There’s no denying Sweetwater Sound is full of talented musicians. With that in mind, Mitchel King decided to create an album of music created by his co-workers in the music store.

While some had been pre-recorded, songs on ABaumination also feature some recorded in King’s studio. With Sarah Gayle providing cover art, the album was released this year with a compilation so diverse there is undoubtedly something for everyone.

The album’s namesake, Greg Baum, gets things started on a fun, upbeat note with “Susie Says Hello.” Baum also gets the chance to close out the album with the 18th track, “On Love,” a slower song that perfectly bookends this album.

In between, you have rock from city favorites Piques, who adopt some country twang on their stellar “D.O.A. (Underground),” which is a highlight on their own 2023 album, Yes And.

That rocker is followed by “Lonely at the Top” by Onionhead featuring Brian Lemert, which sends you straight back to some ’70s pop rock. This is a true highlight on the album.

From there, you get a bit of everything, from blues rock with Matthew Sturm’s “Breaking” and Bobby McKee’s “Seen It Coming” to alternative rock with Mudland’s “News,” Cowboy Abhyasi’s “Demons,” Ripped Apart’s “Devoured,” and Michael / Jackson’s “Dropout.” Cowboy Abhyasi’s number is particularly interesting, and I hope to hear more from him.

There is also something for those that dig the electronic sound with Listening Eye’s “LeastDream,” Blank Stairs’ “Chronophasia,” Portia Davis’ “Redford, MI,” and Ben Francis’ “Free Fall.”

Those looking for something a little heavier can enjoy Craymeco’s “The Deadly Spell,” and hip-hop connoisseurs can kick back to Tyler Pulse’s “Sexy and Sublime.”

When it comes to a musician and their guitar, singer-songwriters Chase Weeks (“Burned Out”) and Quentin Wright (“Daisy”) get their moments.

In all, if you’re looking for a nice collection of local musicians in one place, swing by the Sweetwater Music Store to grab your copy of this compilation.