Mark Dignam Discography of CDs

Mark Dignam albums Mark Dignam begins this album with a light and dreamy blend of pop and alt country on "Divine," which describes the track quite well. Coming from a crop of singer/songwriters who would include Josh Ritter and Josh Rouse, Dignam uses his strong timbre to nail each song to near perfection in the way Ryan Adams honed Gold. "Build" on the other hand is a kind of electro-roots tune with a political message that ambles along easily thanks to Dignam's brilliant melody, a talent that the musician seems to create constantly. "Hope" is more radio-friendly in a pop mode and could be mistaken for the Go-Betweens with the dual harmonies. Perhaps the lone effort that could be mildly disappointing is "Pinwheel" which seems like a patio pop tune in the vein of John Mayer. The miscue is atoned for with the gorgeous, precious and somewhat hymn-like "Ghosts" that has the singer downplaying the vocals in an almost monotone fashion à la a Celtic Lou Reed. The mid-tempo and infectious "Jane" could often be mistaken for a track by the Proclaimers, but Dignam gives it more bite here. Perhaps the highlight is "Kindred" which is a simple roots tune but with the singer opening up vocally and melodically. A close second, though, is the melancholic and very vivid "Deceiver" that is pure Americana from an Irish perspective. On the whole Box Heart Man is an album extremely well-crafted and adventurous at the same time. ~ Jason MacNeil Recording information: Rustbelt Studios, Royal Oak, MI. Arranger: Mark Dignam. Personnel: Mark Dignam (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Mark Dignam (vocals, double bass); Dale Wilson (electric guitar, background vocals); Chuck Hughes (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, Hammond b-3 organ); Chuck Hughes (piano, Fender Rhodes piano); Eric Hoegemeyer (keyboards, bass instrument, drums, electronics, sound effects); Ethan Daniel Davidson (bass instrument); Phil Durr (electric guitar); Jason Charboneau (cello); Audra Kubat (background vocals). Audio Mixers: Eric Hoegemeyer; Dan Currie.

Mark Dignam music CDs Track Listing of songs: Manhatten Skyline; Little Sister; How Can You Sleep?; Mixing The Sea And The Sand; Baby; Red Spray Can; Queen Without A King; Metroburger; Bumble Bee; Countess Grove; Wave A White Banner; Summer Song; One More For; A Week In Politics;

Mark Dignam discography Mark Dignam's In a Time of Overstatement... combines personal observations with a raging, passionate political conscience, showing the potential for Dignam to join the front ranks of contemporary Irish folk songwriters. ~ Steve Huey Recording information: Sun 2; Ventry. Arranger: Mark Dignam. Personnel: Mark Dignam (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Pat Donne (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Leslie Keye (vocals). Audio Mixer: Pat Donne.

Mark Dignam CD discography A holiday CD featuring classic covers, spiritual and secular selections to ignite your imagination and emotions this holiday season. Personnel: Debbie Walters (vocals); Ray Judy (vocals); Auriel Walters, Lindsay Walters (vocals); Marc Yankus, Jon Gunnell, Mark Dignam (guitar); Nichole Thomas (violin); Olga Redkina (cello); Evan Hertrick (soprano saxophone); Lora Hertrick (trumpet); John Rokosz (piano); Andy Czopek (bass ...