The CD is completely mixed and self-mastered. I've listened to it on multiple players and had several folks listen and give their opinions. As of now, the music is done.

I am going ahead with my two version release idea. The first CD will be available through my webstore (more info later) and on Amazon.com. That disc will have a lot of photos, but no lyrics. However, it will be a full release with both front and back inserts and color printing on the disc face. Since these are being made by CreateSpace, I will have to have no inventory of these on hand, and they are costing nothing out of pocket. Cool, huh?

The 2nd CD will be in a slim line case. It will just have a 4 panel front insert and will have black text on the disc. You will get less packaging, but you WILL get the lyrics with this one. This version will also cost a little less. I'm making these mostly to give out or sell at shows. I'll probably give more away than sell, and that is why I went with the lesser expensive printing for this version. Special thanks goes to Fundy for making/printing the inserts for the disc. He now has all the info in hand.

MP3s will also soon be available. I will be uploading them to my MySpace page either tomorrow or on Monday through Snocap. I'll also be adding finished versions of a couple of songs on the player. But, by having the MP3s there, you can hear clips of all the songs.

Here's the final track listing in order found on the CD:

Surrender
Give In To Him
Man Overboard
I Will Worship You
He's Been Good To Me
Be Yourself
Are You Listening?
The End
I'd Do It All Again
I Fall Down

Drat your hide, now I will have to buy both versions.

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I will have to have no inventory of these on hand, and they are costing nothing out of pocket. Cool, huh?

That is very cool, sounds like a good way to do it (kind of like cafepress?)

Very much like CafePress, but with more selling options. With CreateSpace, you get your own webstore that you can use. Also, the CD is available through Amazon.com. I believe that MP3s will be available there, too, but I do not know about further digital distribution.

The copy of the master is now on it's way to California. We should have more info on a release date soon. I will still have to approve my proof copy, but then it's time for the unveiling!

Can't wait. Looking forward to hearing it!

SWEET!!! Hope to hear it all soon. But I still think you need to replace that guy that hits the drums.

Too late. He's a BIG part of this CD. If it's great, blame me. If it's awful, blame him!


I like to give Darren a hard time, but he is a solid player. He thinks a bit differently than most hard rock/metal drummers (doesn't use the double bass pedal all the time). So, he gives the songs a little something different to the sound. This has really helped shape these songs into what they are. I am extremely happy with the way the drum tracks turned out. Well, except for the couple that we had to punch in/out so many times due to my old kit cutting out. The newer Rolands are a much better kit.

The CDs for both the Amazon/CreateSpace version and for the slimline versions have both been ordered. Fundy has the inserts for the slimline design done and ready for print. When it comes to the CDs, all is coming together nicely.

It will be tough for me to make the choice where to order the Mission of One CD.

How it goes with checking out things like how to put MP3's on different online places?
I am amazed how many ways there are to release your CD and how many possibilities.
Slim line case, MP3's and the regular CD boxes, yep I know there's a better and other word for that, but right now I can't remember the word.

Right now, I am just doing a little at a time to keep from burning myself out. I have MP3s available on both MySpace and Shoutlife now. When I see the proof CD from CreateSpace and approve it, then I can open my webstore there. Also, Amazon.com will carry both the CD and the MP3s.

If I put the slimline copies on CD Baby, then I can sell MP3s through a lot of sites like iTunes, Rhapsody, etc.