Album Notes

Gritty Funky Hard Edged Softy. Climbing mountains of emotions; bearing witness to the shadow of the crow on an otherwise sunny soul. Never forgetting the blood shed and tears wept for the spirit of the sound. Mike Cassetta's music is full of the diversity that arises from searching for alternatives to conventional expressions. He strives to unite direction and affection in all his works, and harnesses the dichotomy as fuel for creativity. Nature is his nurture, and, though grounded, the sky is his future. Rock-solid rock with tribal, blues, and reggae roots. Mike views himself as a sponge determined (destined?) to wash his window to the world. Long burdened by the weight of a critical consciousness (and, in turn, conscience), Mike finally decided to drop his apprehension and get on with his expressions with the release of his first album, Damn Near Definite. He felt that, after years of evolving his craft, it was due time to stop revising and start enterprising. And the current vibe of his life? Just going for it: He's not quite sure that his sounds will soar like the crow in his visions, but he's Damn Near Definite, and that's good enough for him. Mike's music is environmental rock and roll; right to you from the depths of his soul . . . available now in a 100% recycled CD case. Open your ears, and your heart will hear.