Hey Chris, can\'t comment on lists 2 or 3, but I\'ve got both of Vince DiCola\'s and I enjoy them both.
If you\'re looking for an intro, I\'d suggest IN-VINCE-IBLE. Why? Because there\'s a lot of different styles so it\'s a good look at his range. But, if you\'re looking for something in the Transformers vein, then you\'ll enjoy Falling Off a Clef. Either way you\'ll get a good one.
list 2, brain circus is probably best. i don\'t have rest home yet though.
list 3, this is tough. 2 completely different kinds of music. i\'d probably have to suggest unison as devil dub is dub and doesn\'t tell as great a story per say. still great in its own right.
Get three copies of Shin Terai. Seriously.