At The Bottom Of The Ocean by Mark Henes published on 2020-02-20T23:05:23Z The Nashville troubadour takes listeners on a journey to the heart of American music. Mark Henes has spent years performing around Nashville’s music scene, cultivating a loyal following with his genre hopping, Americana influenced sound. Now he is finally ready to formally introduce himself to the world with the release of his debut album “Crystallized Reflections,” which features thirteen stellar tracks that touch on everything from country and soul to punk. Lead single “Ghost Train” kicks things off. A haunted ode to lost love, the song takes its influence from the outlaw country of the seventies, with a hard edged sound held together by Henes’ booming baritone. Mark immediately starts to show his versatility as he switches gears on album highlight “I Pray, I Pray,” in which he is backed by a soulful horn section. The acoustic guitar driven “The Underground” channels Johnny Cash. “I am traveling to the north country,” he sings mournfully, as a string section sets the mood behind him. There are many artists out there who can play multiple genres, but very few who can do it as convincingly as Henes. This is best exemplified by “Strip Me Down,” in which the young songwriter shows off a completely different side of his artistry. An energetic pop punk song that would sound right at home on the Warped Tour, it shows Mark at his most confrontational, with a hook that gets stuck in your head right away and stays there for weeks. Across thirteen songs, Mark rarely repeats himself stylistically, but the entire album is held together by his commanding voice and thematic consistency. On “Arm Full Of Roses,” he slows things down again, with a comforting ballad that might have sounded at home on vintage FM radio in the sixties. The reverb heavy guitars and doo wop harmonies enhance the retro magic of the production, before giving way to chugging blues rock of “Death Was The Penalty,” in which Mark plays the role of convicted criminal as a wall of guitars provides the soundtrack for his getaway. By the time Henes gets to album closer “Tennessee Hills,” with its old time fiddles and banjos, the listener gets the sense they’ve spent the past hour or so driving slowly across the middle of the country, exchanging stories and songs with a childhood friend. “Crystallized Reflections” is a truly one of a kind album from an artist who is just getting started on his musical journey. “Crystallized Reflections” is available everywhere Oct 30, 2020 Genre Alternative Rock Comment by Gommii nice track & crispy guitars, keep it going 2024-05-21T21:37:22Z Comment by cntct this song is very tuff, reminds me of dear maria count me in 2024-05-21T21:11:10Z Comment by Da Homie Drew Nice nice rock song, keep it up 2024-05-21T18:54:57Z Comment by OfficialMaeProductions at the bottom of the ocean, thats where this song was found. such a mystery! 2024-05-21T16:31:13Z Comment by Ri_iq just listened to weezer so im already lovin this shit amazing work 2024-05-20T22:35:23Z Comment by Coporo Records R Damn 2024-05-20T22:08:25Z Comment by KxldHeart (@ilykxldheart) Dude there’s no way, this actually is fire 2024-05-20T21:09:41Z Comment by kardo Low-key RHCP vibes on this hard trackkk 2024-05-20T19:34:50Z Comment by Sparkle I liked the vibe of this song, keep it up. 2024-05-20T18:46:19Z Comment by Aleh Adler so good 🙌 2024-05-20T09:42:56Z Comment by chrono This is so great I’m gonna love it 2024-05-20T03:22:56Z Comment by shuggah trap this is a vibe for sure bro 🌊🔥 2024-05-17T15:35:47Z Comment by 9jawithaflow we chilling at the bottom of the ocean for real 2024-05-16T19:27:19Z Comment by 28.FM Nice guitar work. Not too intrusive, though. 2024-05-16T14:13:24Z Comment by SMXKX GUWXP gives me high school 90’s vibes or sum lol fire 2024-05-16T13:37:56Z Comment by Pxrp best style of music i swear 2024-05-16T11:56:30Z Comment by arko02 I love the sort of ‘grim’, ‘bleak’ or ‘apocalyptic’ feel of this! 2024-05-16T11:51:53Z Comment by HEART HOUSE AND THE NEW KINDNESS Awesome cover art 🔥 Brilliant metal/rock/prog mash up. Nice one Mark 🎸 2024-05-15T12:42:47Z Comment by Gom Jabbar dope 🖤 2024-05-15T12:24:55Z Comment by Baby Magnet This is fire on a different level 2024-05-14T16:10:17Z Comment by JAV this is nice man keep going fr .,,,,,, 2024-05-14T12:45:26Z Comment by Lunar_Eclipse reposted 2024-05-14T10:58:05Z Comment by ray.wav mi sento come mante west nel 2017 2024-05-14T08:05:08Z Comment by PhynixXx that's what I tell my wife, I'm the captain. 2024-05-14T03:15:47Z Comment by Jxy Great shii mn keep em coming fr 2024-05-13T12:45:00Z Comment by xius Amazing sound Guitars, Very good Style vocals,Great piece!!👌🔥🔥🔥☺️🤘🏻 2024-05-13T07:43:38Z Comment by J Dud Dope track nice mixed vocals 2024-05-12T21:55:36Z Comment by DJTIMBOW I fw this 2024-05-12T19:39:16Z Comment by Radio Surprise 🔥 2024-05-12T15:07:17Z Comment by G Ride Atmosphere Ride Type Situation you two are wicked!! rock on brothers!! 2024-05-12T04:34:59Z