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Reviews from garageband.com of Stellar Art Wars Tracks
TELLING LIES
Review...
Catches your interest
right away... until the singer pops in....loses the party feel, sounds a bit karaoke
Little ding/dong bells in late
intro are a bit too weasely.
Hard to judge the mood and melody, this singer doesn't quite deliver it well enough to
decipher.
I think with the right voice you should re-post and try for reviews again.
- Rahbil from Louisville,
Kentucky on 10Dec2006
Engaging and kwirky
Nice upbeat song, I like the originality of the vocal sound. A little
like British pop sound, super poppy and fun to listen to.
- TawnyEllis from Los Angeles, California on 6Dec2006
Amusing
and Quirky
A very creative, quirky arrangement. Personally, I would have loved to hear real instruments rather than programmed
ones, but the production was a nice, ironic contrast to the superb lead vocalist. You've got a great voice, man!! I just loved
the vocalist quirky, off kilter and pleasantly out-of-tune musings. It's a very catchy, amusing and lovingly produced song.
- dandylion_13 from Beverly Hills, California on 5Dec2006
I will give my honest opinion
cool vibe to the intro-
party go happy atmosphere.
I like the presence of the bass in the mix.
Music supports the vocal well.
Melody is
great, the British accent sounds great.
the chorus has a steady hook to it.
the mood is great and i like the percussive
cow bells going on in the chorus- great instrumentation.
Overall a great effort!
Good luck!
- bettablocker from
Toronto And California, Canada on 5Dec2006
80's new wave
enticing intro mood. Very 80's sound(thin Joboxers, Colourfield,
FYC, Aztec camera)
Lyrics are a bit cliched
The vocalist is a bit flat in parts.
Not crazy about tune
although I like the intrumentation.
Production and mix good
- A1anb from Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
on 4Dec2006
Confused
When the track kicks in there is a really groovy organ part which is great and then the most
silliest and cheeziest trumpets come along and confuse the track and me!
The song sounds a bit like Blur jamming with
a casio keyboard which is kind of fun and funky but also a bit naff at the same time. Good to hear something a little different
though.
- King_Ross from United Kingdom on 4Dec2006
80's NEW WAVE REVIVAL
THIS IS A QUIRKY SONG. VERY 80'S
RETRO. SOUNDS KIND OF LIKE "OUR HOUSE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET". I DONT CARE FOR THE PRODUCTION AND THE SONG IS NOT GREAT
BUT IT IS SORT OF CUTE. I HOPE THE SINGER IS ACTUALLY BRITISH. HE HAS A DECENT VOICE.
- jgtr from Reseda, California on
3Dec2006
80s feel
This song has quite an 80s feel to it. I like the beat - simple but effective. Interesting mix
of instrumentation. The mood is very upbeat and outgoing. I find the voice a little high in the mix compared to the other
instruments, but this is a minor thing. This is not usually my type of thing, but I enjoyed it for what is was.
- OTP
from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on 2Dec2006
Funky dancey super spy brit pop surf
Cool cool intro. Fun and
arizona spacey surfey stuff with a dash of Burt Bacharach. If I were baked I'd probably be giggling now.
Hmm...I didn't
expect a Brit singing this. Holy Blur Batman, or should I say Rancid. Vocal melodies are very very catchy and I could care
less that the guys pitch is wacked out. It actually kinda endearing.
The mood is spectacular, party on and feel sorry
for yourself at the same time. the vocal hook is great. Perhaps a musical hook that you could hum on the bus would be a big
asset here. Although that little dee dee guitar line works pretty well.
The recording is lacking a bit unfortunately.
Give this track a big budget and you'd have a bona fide hit.
Well done.
- brampton from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
on 1Dec2006
drunk rock
wacky instrumentation that holds together.. this is reminding me of Blind Melon but I'm
sure it will change. The vocals either are purposely sung poorly, are a creative device, or the singer needs some help. This
songs like a beatles tune, oasis, or blur. It isn't the english accent either, it just does. I'm not a big fan of the repetitive
drum sound that keeps on mashing in the background and never changes. The keyboards are cool, im diggin' that. The lyrics
are decent. The delivery is one of a drunken bar at 2a.m. Guys, you have to do something about the drums, please. It is killing
me. :) They are too high up, the sound is wrong, and it is way to repetitive. I like the feeling of the song though. I feel
drunk now.
- burnshade2 from Boston, North Attleboro, Canto, Massachusetts on 1Dec2006
tingy tangy piano thangy
ooo funky little intro here. lol
love the piano tingy thang. Nice, very different. The mood gets me smiling right
way. There doesn't seem to be a melody here. Needs work. Good rhythm feel.
- TiffJimber from San Diego, California on
30Nov2006
interesting (good interesting :)
absolutely love the vibe...
like the english trash mouth vibe
Really enjoy the "loungey" take on this, and it's easy to still kind of get a sense of punk. Cool. Not easy to do.
Ok, off the intro, i feel like i'd like to hear you singing at about 15 seconds instead of 31 seconds.
The
voice goes out of town quite a bit, though, i'm not really a huge stickler for perfection there if there's a good emotion,
which there is... it's just i think a couple of places like right around 2:50 for example, the voice goes out a little too
far... just a bit. Nice arrangement, and I really like the sound choices and the recording all the way around. Good mix to
boot. Good, but i'd like to hear the vocal zero'd in a just a little more.
- willybarber from Portland, Oregon on 30Nov2006
mental-a-go-go
great rythmn, nice sounds, different instrumentation...have you ever heard of blur by any chance...they
are a good band who sound a lot like you....
- andystradling from Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom on 30Nov2006
Has
potential
Everythings kind of jarring, feels like it's supposed to be, but then the vocal fights it a little and makes
it disjointed. I like the fun mood, though.
- herva from Siloam Springs, Arkansas on 29Nov2006
Unique sound
Oh,
my, this is british pop! Sounds a lot like Blur and a bit like Madness, I think.
I really like the that there are so many
instruments, it makes the song interesting. And it definetely has lots of hooks.
The vocals are a bit out of tune sometimes,
but I don´t think that´s a problem, it goes with the mood of the song.
Carry on, you lot!
- peppyvoice from Stockholm,
Sweden on 29Nov2006
I'm just telling lies, but you can't see it i..
This song sound musically a lot like children's
music. That guitar and the horns are the main reasons for that. Bass does a good job and keeps the song moving forward. Organ
in the end is catchy and it works as a fine finale for the song.
Vocalist sounds to be a bit off key here, maybe alcohol
has something to do with it. It would seem fitting because of the sarcastic and bitter lyrics.
- jimbow4 from Lohja, Uusimaa,
Finland on 28Nov2006
woah country with that
what instruments are there theres a lot of them. drum, shakers, piano,
and more! its alright piece of music
- Phildg23 from San Diego, Arizona, Philippines on 28Nov2006
In no uncertain
terms I DONT LIKE THIS SONG
More is less? NO!
Sounds a lot like Jagger on acid.
I'm not sure what decade
this song was produced within, but it would have done well as a theme for a game show in 1958 perhaps.
- RJHampton from
Las Vegas, Nevada on 27Nov2006
Catchy and unique
This was superb. You have that Libertines vibe. Playful, great
vocals and feeling. And that guitarr riff is very catchy. You have some weird sounds on there that gives the song an unique
mood. Lovely chords. This will remain on my playlist for some time!
- onesadhorse from , Sweden on 27Nov2006
Original
Original sound. Verses need to grab your attention a bit more. Good Chorus. Maybe double the vocals on the chorus to make
the melody more dominant.
- LukeDLV from Provo, Utah on 26Nov2006
catchy intro!
Wow song starts very nicely,
and is very catchy vocals are nice as well, its a very catchy song and i can definetly see it in a movie. The hook draws me
in, and the mood is very happy. The melody is decent it could be a little bit catchier but its ok because of the mood.
-
Bluffmusic from South Salem, New York on 25Nov2006
in your eyes dont leave..
i suppose if your a drunk college
kid tripping on pcp lsd while dancing with gay hookers you would enjoy this song. For a moment it made me feel good, i then
realized im sitting too close to lead paint.
- Chi_Wiz from Spring Grove, Illinois on 24Nov2006
Happy moment!
It was good to hear this tune even if i hate the recording. It's a good song and a cool vocal.
Skip the synth bass
next time-it ruins the feel. But more important is the careless slacker mood wisch i apreciate a lot!
Keap it up but put
a dime in therecordings..............:)
Regards:Jesper
- jesperdeluxe from Stockholm, Sweden on 24Nov2006
sid
sings
Production not so great. The singer remindes me of Sid vicious. The mood is really poppy and up beat it's enjoyable.
It goes on a little long though. Coming to an elevator near you.
- Ophmail from Unspecified on 24Nov2006
I like
the surprises
I love the fact that you've added tons of instruments. The vocals sound a ton like XTC's Colin Moulding,
and they need a bit more energy. A bit more in the hook department would be good. But MAN! all of those instruments are arranged
so well. Very good.
- jhmusicman12 from Peachtree City, Georgia on 22Nov2006
Lo-fi Bedroom Rock
This is one
of those ramshackle bedroom recordings that has all kinds of weird noises you won't normally hear on records, lo-fi fun with
fake drums and such. when it started out I thought it might be like a children's song or something, but when the vox came
in it was turned on it's head, I really like the vocals. There's something about the delivery, almost drunken, Pete Dougherty-esque,
maybe? and the lyrics, though they're simple and the rhyme scheme is basic, still kind of work for me. I can't explain why
I ended up liking this track. The chorus elevates in a nice way, which is part of what makes it a stong arrangement.
-
room206 from Los Angeles, California on 20Nov2006
cute brit pop
Sounds like a wacky Blur tune... The vocals are
okay, could use some help at certain points in the song. Cute song though, definitely a lot going on in the arrangement. A
cute, pop song for sure. The lyrics are sweet too. Catchy beat.
- TheSnakebites from Seattle, Washington on 16Nov2006
huh
Nice lyrics. the vocals could be stronger. Some well used cliches in this song. Love the melody of this song.
The hook is okay too. the mood is okay. The mood could be better...if stronger vocals were in use here. good luck
- TaylorSteele
from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on 16Nov2006
Rad Rhythm
Those beats are awesome! This reminds me of a
sweet 80's dancable party song! Yeah!
I think the mix could be a bit smoother and the high-end could be toned down
a bit so the high-hat sample isn't as sharp.
Great melody and playfulness, which I like. Very nice.
- ghostrockit
from New York on 15Nov2006
Great fun..........
Really fun intro. The recording doesn't really do the song justice,
but looking past that...this is a fun song.
The bass line is fittingly in the groove and the percussion/drum style
being played keeps the song upbeat. The guitar parts are catchy with a good hook. The horns (not sure if they're synth)...either
way, they add a nice touch.
The lead vocals are fun, too. Not to overuse the word 'fun'...but that really puts the
song in perspective. This would be a hit when played in a live setting--happy mood. The lead vox ‘british’
(?) accent are a plus, too--unique.
The melody combined with the lyrical hook is catchy and the lyrics are non-committal--fitting
for the mood of the song.
That guitar hook is a keeper. Bass--great. Memorable song!
I'd suggest to get a recording
done that features all the instrumentation and the arrangements...with a good hot mix. Creative writing here.
Good luck.
- MsPaige from Portland, Oregon on 13Nov2006
needs more substance
has a cool, chilled vibe but i find it to
be lacking overall. may be a fault of the production, but the problem is probably deeper than that.
- svfband from South
Africa on 13Nov2006
British Cabaret
Hook- Nice touch with the xzylophone
Melody- Nice melody goin on here
and the song doesnt take itself too seriously
Mood- Bouncy Cabaret with the singers slight out of tune english accent
- Cleamon from Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada on 12Nov2006
Great Intro!
Vocals: Very AUSTIN POWERS of you!
Original...not a smooth vocal performance by any means, but it wasn't meant to be.
Melody: This is just FUN! Period.
Anyway you look at it. This has great progressions and a nice hook. The bass rocks!
Lyrics: Again...fun! very well
written. This has a gret mood and melody.
Production: A+++ - Perfectly clear. Everything is where it should be. Love
the effect on the drums.
GOOD JOB GUYS!!
- greascalemusic from Knoxville, Tennessee on 11Nov2006
Eccentric
and Fun
Interesting percussive pallette here. Loopy, quirky vocal and mix. I liked the British eccentricities. Almost
a Motown rhythm under the colorful vocal. I liked this one for its humor and original take on a pop song.
- RichardFilaccio
from Yreka, California on 10Nov2006
special
Until the vocal came in I thought Oh my God, I'm going to have to
slate this! I admit I don't really understand the backing - it must be intentional - the dated sounds, because the drum track
is great and a lot of the incidental stuff is perfect.
But it the vocals / lyrics / hammond combo, funny, creative
and enjoyable...
- JimPearson from North Of England, United Kingdom on 10Nov2006
I like the hook
Takes way
too long for the vox to start...I like the hook though...
I think the vocs are a little sloppy and pitchy, but I really
do like the hook...
- ElyseMusic from Valley Village, California on 9Nov2006
Ha ha great!
I like the bells
you guys are playing its diffenitly a feel good mood I like the accent in the vocals...I would try not to hit so many sour
notes
- fatcityreprise from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 8Nov2006
OOchi Goochi goo!
Monkey music! The first
33 seconds made me grab a banana and shake it like a conductor baton. When the lyrics started I decided to pour a double shot
of whiskey.
- 12GaugeStrings from Denton, Texas on 6Nov2006
Madness goes Motown
Title pretty much sums it
up. This is really fun stuff. Production and recording are excellent with nice keyboard touches. The heavy british accent
is perfect for this genre. Steady drum beat and bass drive the song nicely along. I like it..good job!
- spollk from Seattle,
Washington on 4Nov2006
Cool groove ~!
I love the way the song starts, it's a very funky groove. It could stand
to lose the little vibraphone bit though. It needs to be built up with some horns in the first verse and onwards, it is very
static.
- brittykitty7 from Unspecified on 3Nov2006
Not your typical tune ... but I dig it
Odd country rock
guitar combined with peppy horns. Drums sound a bit too low-fi. Singers has a particulary good energy about his vocals. Pretty
unique peppy, quirky, goofy, poppy mood ... whatever that means.
- Emoticon_Artist from Louisville, Kentucky on 3Nov2006
clapping
you have my attention with the clapping.. I love it.. nice tremelo guitar going on..
is this
david bowie? wow.. you sound like him,.. I like it.. really like it..
this song is fun!
nice hook.. cause I..
I know your telling eyes.. cute..
Happy Mood!
Good Luck!
- OO@724982~BLINDSWITCH from New York on 2Nov2006
parklife
this track has really got something - it took me a little while to get into it - it's got a pretty basic
& quite rough edge to it
the lyrics are very good, simple as that - they're well thought out & even though the
singer clearly can't sing a note i was hooked
the vocals whilst not that tuneful reminded me of phil daniels vocals on
blurs 'parklife' - after hearing dozens of pretentious affected american singers in the last week or so , i really enjoyed
the vocals - nice one!
overall i though this song worked well & the chorus was very catchy - definitely worth a second
listen!
- deltaskelter from Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom on 30Oct2006
good work
sweet ass sound here so far.
love the rhythm and the effect on the drums. the singer has a very punk sound - but this isnt a punk song, interesting. i
like the sound of this one - good work
- sergiusgregory from Homer, Alaska on 30Oct2006
Happy feeling
Great
beat. It sounds like Primal Scream! Great all round feeling. I, personally, would like loads of backing vocals to make it
more sing a long. I'm a fan of this song. Fun Stuff
- dummycrusher from Paris, Ile De France, France on 30Oct2006
TOO
MUCH TO BEAR
From me To U
I guess they saved the best for last nice melody work the vocals and your mix drowing
the vocals got a chance with a better mix
- smithcbuzzin from San Leandro, California on 31Jul2007
ABBA's Back!
(That's good.)
Your song reminds me of one of the greatest groups in the world, during it's time: ABBA. Very nice overall.
Good harmonizing.
- n6tchm0 from Central, Florida on 31Jul2007
We Are So Happy
Lush Vocals, Sprikled with
Aynth Enthused Pop Conjectures that Mix and Mingle off each other. A Great Feel Good Dance Track that lends itself to Contemporarys
such Kylie Minogue, Madonna and Gwen Stefani. The Arrangements are Marvelous with a condensed montage of Instrumental Voicings.
Could be a Dance Production Number for Broadway or Las Vegas.
Extremely Professional with the intention of wrapping
itself around the listeners earlobes. Hypnotic and Entrancing with all the elements of a Hit Song wanting to be heard.
Thanks
for the Listen. A Marvelous Dance Track.
www.RAINSWEEP.com
- rainsweep from Fremont, California on 28Jul2007
Not
really dance
This song isn't really dance but has a nice hawaiin type of sound. It reminds me of lying on a tropical beach
during the summer while girls wearing palm fronds and coconuts serve me drinks. The lyrics sort of sound like they are being
said in a foreign language like hawaiin, phillapean or something like that. This song has a nice mood and is original. This
song makes you think of tropical islands. A beautiful vision thanks to a beautiful sounding track. Thanks for making such
a nice song. The weird thing is, I don't even listen to dance. I listen to rap and hip-hop so that means you have a rap/hip-hop
fan for a dance song.
- Odessey from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on 25Jun2007
Cat-on-the-piano
Bit
like Madonna gone wrong. Track doesn't gel with Vocals. It could work, but it needs to be balanced harmonially, and the production
also needs to be considered.
- agiagu from Sydney, Nsw, Australia on 23Jun2007
Beat is Kind of Blah
The Beat
is kind of same old same old not something that i would jump up to and remember!
- nhcollegechic from Nashua, New Hampshire
on 20Jun2007
Nice and catchy
Different. Sounds like a mix of old 70s disco with new funky house. vocals sound
very old fashioned but i think it works well with the style. Could easily hear on commercial radio. very well done. not like
anything i have heard b4. kinda bringin the old into the new. nice.
- project_weekend from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
on 19Jun2007
vocals fit the song...
The intro is messy and a little confusing...But I think it pulled together
a little better as it got going...The vocals work for the style of song...I wanted a little bit more structure in the song
as I was listening...
- kelseywheadon from Alpine, Utah on 11Jun2007
Sweet
This tune sounds professional,
but it's a little too cheesy for my taste. Reminds me on one of those french children songs I've heard once. I'm sure kids
would love this tune. It's happy and sweet.
Outro is cut off in a weird way...not sure if this intentional. But I
would fix that before you put that on a demo tape.
Good luck!
- Pixelfrog from Novato, California on 7Jun2007
Euro Pop
Catchy little tune. This is not the usual genre I prefer, but I will be as objective as possible.
The
lead vocals and chorus vocals seem well balanced and suited to one another. Production work is well done in that everything
is synced up nicely.
- YoungTragik from Albuquerque, New Mexico on 5Jun2007
my ears said
song intro had good
beat my ears said let tune in. Vocals had good tone and went with beat and melody in song. Yes people will be dancing to this
song on radio soon
- songmanmel from Gap, Pennsylvania on 4Jun2007
Circus sound at first
This sounds like
a merry-go-round at first. This is a dynamic composition. I like this even though normally I would not go for this kind.
The
production is professional, and the balance is very nice. I was surprized to find how good this was. Some of the words are
not too clear.
I like the way the vocal harmony parts were mixed in, though they were not too clear. One could not
expect for the harmony parts to be very clear anyway. Nice diminuendo near the end. This was a real plus. Thanks.
- Claytonwright
from Richmond, Virginia on 29May2007
okay
Wow, so much going on. Like 2 differnet tracks in each ear. Well, the
beat is nice and cool, ki9nda been done, but I like what you did with the chrous, the male-female harmony panned left and
right. Good instrument harmony, but I really don't like it over all, it's just done properly, so I can't say anything lol
Keep at it
- Ilikethesounds from Canada on 28May2007
hmmm
not bad. Very Kylie. Good sounds and produced
well. This is a Sydney Madi Gras hit for sure. Good stuff.
- brandonodonnell from Unspecified on 23May2007
nope
sound is very confusing!!not too good!!vocals are out of tune sometimes!!nope sorry!!dont like it at all!!
- Georgetheparrot
from San Gwann, Mensija, Malta on 21May2007
Review
This song has a great feel and melody to it. the arrangement
of the song is great. The production and mix of the song has an excellent sound. Great Song!!!
- Quattro06 from Sydney,
Australia on 21May2007
pop/ dance
this track is a bit to poppy for my personal liking but i can see a lot of people
liking it the vocals have been well recorded and work well with the overall track feel
- vibe06 from Gateshead, England,
United Kingdom on 17May2007
oh man
this is fuckin wicked, i hope u don't take this as an offense, but the ladies
voice is so cheeze and funny but the thing is, it sounds like it's done on purpose and i'm serious when i say that i really
really like this, the instruments are pretty ill too, nu disco?
seriously this is a dam good feel good song and i'd love
to wake up to this song after a night of mad drinking
ace of base influence?
- lassowp from Canada on 11May2007
sorry
nice production but im not feeling it.
Yea i can see alot of works gone into it and the productions good, but it just
sounds like cheap pop music, and not to catchy either. Would sound good on eurovision song contest, i also just heard where
you got that bongo from "spiller"
- winstonuk from Sydney, Nsw, Australia on 6May2007
Nice sound
Nice good
house feel. The vocals were not my favorite but a lot better than the song your competing against. A nice catchy melody make
this track a winner.
- AttackFlamingo from Huntington, West Virginia on 5May2007
okay
a really good feel to
it ,i think u should com down on the strings in the opening,vocals sound pretty good, the mood of the song is definty more
pop than dance but close, the production wasnt bad keep up the good work
- leonsurette from Unspecified on 5May2007
LOL
FINALLY AFTER SO MANY RETRO GROUPS BACCARY IS BACKKKK! YEAH. GREAT PERFORMANCE. SOUNDS LIKE A HIT ALREADY. I LOVE IT
-
NEWREDARMY from Biloxi, Mississippi on 4May2007
russian rumba radio
russian rumba radio! its dancefloor sound
for an dancing afternoon! professional vocal line good bridges! original porno music lovely
- UNKNOWNELEMENTZ from Regensburg
/ Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany on 3May2007
Music Offkey?
When the production opened it sounded like the programming
was off key. Unfortunately, the vocals didn't pair up well with the music octive. I would love to hear the vocals (possibily
dropping the male section) with entirely different music
- Haightstreet from San Francisco, California on 3May2007
70's
disco?
Nice idea but try mixing it again and better. is there a kick or something? I can't hear it. You could work on
the voice also.
- djcre8or from Bucharest, Romania on 30Apr2007
BEARING UP
drink drink and then
drink some more
not much to say as far as the music is concerned. A pretty standard 'have a few pints at the local pub'
song - not a bad thing. Reminds me of the good old 'football's coming home', I guess that's the intention. Here's to the closing
time....huh? it's repealed? cheers!
- mellowonline from Heidelberg, Germany on 6Feb2007
review
Something sounds
off. Is this the new age sex pistols. The drums are and melody are off. and the vocals are not in tune with one another. work
harder
- Peddlers from Brooklyn, New York on 22Jan2007
a man.
Let me start by saying this song should be much
shorter. The Chuck Berry style solo needs work. I hear some mic pops throughout the song. This song is intentionally lighthearted,
so, I feel silly trying to seriously criticize it. I'll just say it sounds like some chaps having a good time and it's a pretty
catchy tune.
- Allen_White from Austin, Texas on 22Jan2007
good
good feel to it right off the bat. assured,
colorful british vocal. mix is not that good, vocal is too up front but the chorus with the doubled vocals are good. it sounds
like a bunch of people singing along with the chorus while holding up pints in the local pub. think ian dury and the blockheads.
fun song, very good job, lots of fun. lyrics are fun along with the melody.
- mudelle from Brooklyn, New York on 22Jan2007
dodgy rock
old man's voice
could be a bad punk recording
made by anrachist in the 70's stoned and rebels
dodgy and messy
funny but not to be taken seriously
there is not future
- ptitemaud from Paris/London, England
on 18Jan2007
"Monkees" on drugs
We had a good time with this one, didn't we boys? Sounds fun... play a lil music,
drink a bunch of beer, turn on the recorder...
Reminds me of a friend of mine from Germany... he would love this.
He would buy your cd, and a 12 pack...
Musically, everything sounds appropriately placed but I'm betting there are
no Juliard grads in your lil group of minstrals... ok, I'm being too cynical. Bottom line is, my wife is bitchin at me as
I write this and I wish I was there with you "blokes" bangin on a strat and getting sloppy drunk.
CARRY ON, MY CRACKERS
!!!
- TickPop from Clermont, Georgia on 18Jan2007
"am i a man, does anyone care?"
The lead vocalist gives
things a definite cockney vibe. It almost made me think of Pulp a little bit. It breaks into a drinking song, too -- a drinking
song about bears and manliness. What a great idea! The childlike lyrics are pretty diametrically opposed to the vocal delivery,
which is interesting. I like the melody, even if it isn't particularly catchy.
- TheRails from South Euclid, Ohio on 17Jan2007
OK here we go
got my attention right away. Nice beat.. clean sound all around. Cool vocals and lyrics. I dig this
track.. nice work. Chorus is weird and infectious. Let's hit the pub for a pint! Cheers.
- dust_ac from Grand Rapids,
Michigan on 17Jan2007
kids show
if you clean up the lyrics it would be great for a kid program
the backing
vocals make it sound like "everybody must get stoned"
it reminds me of i used to love her but had to kill her how
sick lyrics make you feel strange with a happy melody line
- jimimac from Welland, Ontario, Canada on 15Jan2007
Never
Mind the Bollocks
Great post punk pop rant with Sex Pistols/Billy Braggesque singer. Low fi production works great as
do the semi-nonsensical lyrics and atonal backup singing. Could be a lost pistols tune. I was hoping for a bit more song structure/buildup
to keep the energy high, but a splendid time was had by all. Well done lads!
- stevegarvey from Portland, Oregon on 15Jan2007
Fun Chorus
The intro reminds me a bit of "The Stokes" or "Jet". The intrumentals are good and have that bar-fun
filled sound. The lyrics are very simple, but I'm not sure if you are going that way or not? The chorus is sing-a-long and
fun to listen to and tap your feet to.
- kgirl_rocks from New York on 15Jan2007
drunk?
ooh somethings off
in the rhythm straight away. the timing really isnt great. as soon as you hear the lyrics you stop taking the song too seriously
for obvious reasons! the melody is nothing special .. very normal, not great note choices. the lyrics are very fun .. interesting,
keeps you wanting to listen despite the flat vocals (sorry bro, but they are!) good play on words. sounds like some englishmen
who've had a few pints. like the production in the chorus. the glass sounds reiterates my last point. obviously this is a
song thats not meant to be taken too seriously .. the guitars support the lyric well. its hard to differentiate a melody because
the vocal is so lazy .. not really caring it if hits or not. like the vocal lyrics, the melody is like a pub song, any drunken
lout could sing it. so if this is what you're going for you got there!
- ooosarahooo from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
on 15Jan2007
Bear Hug
This song has a fairly peculiar open as the singer croons in a deep punkish british accent
whether he's a man or a bear and if anyone cares?
I like the reference to Zacariah during the drunken singalong chorus.
This song is fun. It's hard to take it too serious with its bear theme. Somehow I think this would really work well
in a movie intro. It's got a good upbeat feel.
At first I thought this song was rediculous but it really won me over
by midway through. It's a feel good song.
I think the last verse and chorus are redundant though....It could have
stopped at about 2 min. 30 sec before the last verse and fadeout chorus. I liked the fade out...Honestly I would just cut
out the last verse using a wave editor and then have the last chorus play twice fading out on the second one like it does
now. It's one of those songs that would be most effective being less than 3 minutes long.
- zerowellrecords from Bethesda,
Maryland on 11Jan2007
review
the mix for this song could be a little better...the music is cool...vocals are alright
a little too loud in the mix....but all in all this is a good song
- LinusX from Atlanta/Now Portland Or., Georgia on
11Jan2007
cool
cool vocals and stuff but the vocals are the only thing that stands out i like the lyrics and melody
just wish i coule hear more of everything else
- xxkillmefirstxo from Unspecified on 9Jan2007
Strange pop song.
This song sounds a bit sterotyped to my ears and remind me a to some nofx songs with less appeal.
I don't like so
much this kind of pop-rock.
The vocal is out of pitch in some parts and have a monotonus trend during all the song.
The
arrangement is ripetitive and gaunt.
This band could do a better work
the next time !
- nauseatrip from Italy
on 3Jan2007
cool and original
punky stabby guitars with a London cockney accent. I quite like the attitiude annd
originality of this. It is a bit old school punk and a bit football chant singalong. Itefinitley stands out at original unlike
so much of the other stuff on thGarageband. I am gald to hear something that isn't tryring to be Snow -Play or some other
wet 'alternative' Air Supply takeoff. I like the lyrics 'and I a man or am I a bear'. Nioce. This would be fun live. I can
see it on the radio.
- BSF from London, England, United Kingdom on 30Dec2006
rockin
different. the lead vocal
is pretty good. bloody good. sounds like a good ol' drinkin tune. the mix sounds good, rough but i think that's what their
hoping for.
- adimacale from Vineland, New Jersey on 24Dec2006
a drinking song
this song sounds like it was
written and recorded in a british pub by a bunch of drunk blokes. which is to say that it is jubilant, incoherent, well-meaning,
and more than slightly annoying. true to the point of the song, the vocals are not in tune, the instrumentation is loose and
relaxed. it would all work, if the melody were more engaging and the feel more energetic. a noble effort. but it doesn't quite
work.
- AnnDriscoll from Unspecified on 18Dec2006
LOL, special song
dude, no offence, but it sounds like a
gang of friends singing together in a pub, but in the case that that is not what you were going for, i'd invest a bit more
in the mix and smooth out the vocal edges.
p.s
I'd also try a different intro.
good luck.
- vergrey
from Tel-Aviv, Israel on 18Dec2006
yea
i like the instrumentals. i hate the vocals though. i think its the accent.
props to you though for doing your thing.
- andwekeepfalling from Mertztown, Pennsylvania on 15Dec2006
nothing
the screen was black and nothing played. i reloaded it hoping that it would play, but it didn't.
- andwekeepfalling
from Mertztown, Pennsylvania on 15Dec2006
Pass me that bottle of beer, will you?
Instantly reminding me of the
Small Faces... singing in cockney is great, and the drunken backing vocals are hilarious. Although it's not really my kind
of music, you've put together a very convincing pub-rock track here...
- stephubik from Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg,
Germany on 15Dec2006
review...
The beat works well from the start
Great lyric content, catchy vocals and
great sing-along chorus.
I live the vocal attitude...
I'd suggest bringing the music up a bit.
Catchy
guitar licks and great tone.
Backups work well and make ya wanna learn the words and sing along to it
very
nice job
- Rahbil from Louisville, Kentucky on 14Dec2006
Buy me a pint and sing along.
Guitar sounds a bit
too distorted for this type of song. Goofy brit singing and quirky lyrics. Actually, it's pretty engaging. This is sort of
a drinking song I suppose. Melody is nice.
- Emoticon_Artist from Louisville, Kentucky on 10Dec2006
Am I a man
or a bear?
The voice has character thats for sure. Its up a bit too much in the mix but maybe not by much in this kind
of song. I'd bring up the guitar some anyway. The chorus has a real "singing around the bar" kind of feel. Its a fun song
and it definitely works on that level. Cheers.
- deanthebean from Toronto, Ontario, Canada on 9Dec2006
doctor
demento candidate
goofy slightly sloshed musical hall anthem Lyrics are not quite as funny as the production. Repeating
the lyrics of the first verse entire at the end was a bit of an anticlimax.
- waynemonges from Berkeley, California on
9Dec2006
SCUM
A bit of a blur
I got a real "Eels" vibe when the song opened, and then the vox comes
in with an accent that falls somewhere between paul-weller and a damon albarn rip-off. That sounds harsh, but its what others
are going to think when they hear this, so its worth saying.
The music is tight and quirky, and I liked it a lot,
with interesting lyrics. Its just that everything made me think this could have been a blur cover-band. There's even occasional
"Gorrilazs" moments.
So keep up writing the good music, but somehow you've got to stretch away from that comparison
being made. Good luck fellas.
- TheSaboteursUK from United Kingdom on 20Jul2007
beautiful, whimsical
beautiful,
blues like yet not blues at all, whats this about scum?, them guitars, nearly acoustic like make it beautiful
- nikifour
from Poland on 5Jul2007
Bit Bland
This is kind of funny and misguided. SOunds like a half arsed Billy Bragg tune.
I can see what you're doing, but it's not quite pulled off. There's a few problems with the production, which isn't helping.
And the music itself is kind iof too bland to carry the message.
- TheJazzyTomcat from Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire,
United Kingdom on 1Jul2007
g
nice beat. your voice kinda reminds me of smashmouth. i dont think your voice is
great. it would probably be better for punk music. but thats just my opinion.
- TRoc from El Cajon, California on 30Jun2007
Nice style
I like the vocalist style with the music. Pretty original. I would try adding some effect to enrich
the vocals rather than flatten them in the mix. the guitars are very nice.
- XiomaraMedina from New York on 29Jun2007
Red Hot Beats
This song has a good rhythm to it. The lyrics fit the beat of the song very well. It reminds me
a bit of Red Hot Chili Peppers. The mix is pretty good too, as I can hear everything just fine and nothing seems to be overpowering
any other aspect of the song. Well done.
- mtskogs from Norwalk, Ohio on 28Jun2007
Jolty...
I liked the creative
risks this band took in it instrumentation, speciafically the rythm section. Unfortunately, I felt the groove didn't really
work. It felt to disjointed for me.
Aside from the jolty rythm of the song, I felt the other instruments are sounded
great. Also, to vocals worked well for the song. Interesting lyrics coupled with a unique voice are always a good thing.
Overall,
this was a pretty cool song that just fell short of spectacular for me.
- ReedKD from Santa Cruz, California on 26Jun2007
Guinness
I liked the melody. And I like the British accent, comes through thick.
The guitar is really
simple, but it works.
Nice length, ended when it felt like it should.
Good luck.
- snailassembly from
Baltimore, Maryland on 26Jun2007
fun potential for great music
Great feel to this song - the guitars make it feel
like it's sort of 'creeping' around the listener. The lyrics are fun and I appreciate the vocal quality in this song - it's
a great fit. Catchy melody in the verse.
I could use a little more predictibility and repitition in the chorus - I
feel like this song needs a section that I'm just waiting to get back to - a hot chorus payoff would be great! There's not
much to 'hook' the listener in at the chorus - it's well performed but not quite as 'interesting' and concise as it could
be. Try narrowing the phrase, singing it in a unique and catchy way, and repeating it more.
The guitar solo is a fun
little 'diddy' - and the song is a great length! I see a lot of potential here - and the current chorus could make a great
bridge or lead-in to something... this song just never reaches the heights I wuld have anticipated at the beginning - mainly
by having some sort of catchy chorus that the listener can sing along with by the end of the song.
I hope these thoughts
are helpful - I really like what you've got here so far!
- schraderjasonm from Ann Arbor, Michigan on 25Jun2007
song1
review
nice tremoloed guitar playing major 7ths, brings creedence or orange juice (what presence)to mind. cool acoustic
shuffle. sounds american/slacker until the cockney accent kicks in. nice to hear a melodia in the chorus and harmonica somewhere
too. sounds like they could be part of the brighton scene.
- jondee from United Kingdom on 25Jun2007
Funkey tune!
Great feel to this music, got a pulp and Blur style. Simple yet original lyrics. would listen again. Like The subtle guitar
and gentle drums keeping it all together. Cool melody.
- jimmatthews from United Kingdom on 24Jun2007
Scumtastic!
Love the vocal positioning on this track - love the lyric too!
The musicianship is loose as hell, at times out
of tune and the production values are pretty grim, but none of that matters when it's a good song!
Great track - would
love to hear it done with a bit of Moolah!
- Bigblackbus from Los Angeles, California on 24Jun2007
review #9
I
like the drums. The vocals have a very cool vintage tone. They need to be brought up at some point though. The song is good,
it just needs a climax. This is a problem i see very frequently on garageband. The song is very good, but it should move into
something rock like. The vocals remind me of elvis costello. Good, good.
- OtherWise from Northface, Virginia on 22Jun2007
This song is not scum
I like the lyrics and the overall feel of the song. The song could be more successful if
it had a little bit more production. The structure of the song is great. A quick intro, good verse and great melody on the
chorus.
- glennonandme from Nashville, Tennessee on 21Jun2007
OK
Pretty cool guitar sound, but the rest of
it was kind of irritating. The accent is definately bugging me, but oh well. Its OK-
- lacrosselax100 from Cole, California
on 20Jun2007
bad blur
nothing special about this song. it's kinda boring to listen to. reminds me of a not interesting
blur.
- pitseleh from Grand Rapids, Michigan on 16Jun2007
The Jam is back?
I thought that Elvis Costello had
been crossed with a member of the Jam...and I was excited!
This tune had some old-school Kinks vibe to it as well.
The tremolo guitars were a nice effect. The harmonica also added a nice diversion. the great thing about the harmonica was
the way it was mixed. Thank you for NOT slamming that in our faces, ala Bob Dylan. LOVE IT!
- Dawsonbass from Orlando,
Florida on 15Jun2007
Blur wannabees
If I had never heard Blur I might think this is quite clever and innovative.
If, by some miracle, the band has never heard Blur then this is quite a good song. Otherwise it's a complete rip-off.
Production is good but the vocal is a bit weak. Pitchy.
- CorinneLucy from United Kingdom on 14Jun2007
Cool
man Jandle
Vocal crawl basking in the sunlight. A nice groove that repeats with a harmonica a nice guitar jangle and a
dog beside you to boot. I like it. Has that alt appeal that would sit very nicely in many a movie.
Cooooolll
- Ammp
from Wellington, New Zealand on 13Jun2007
Cool sound.
The song gets going quickly, which is great. No wasted time
to get into the story. The vocals are quite unique and the band needs to support them a little better. The vocalist sounds
a bit naked and alone because the band isnt complementing. Maybe being a little rhythmic, especially the drummer, would help
make it groove a little better and sound more natural. Overall, a cool sound, but needs a little spice.
- headrushmusic
from Fresno, California on 12Jun2007
Nice accent!
Nothing like singing in a full British accent is there? A bit
like Damian Alburn in his delivery, but pitchier.
Very quirky song, rather like Blur in their earlier days. The lo-fi
production seems suitable, there is a grimey tone to everything, so I'm certain this artist opted for the sounds over flashy
versions. Even with some of the playing a bit loose it all works together. Solid indie mix too.
Original tone: keep
coming back to Alburn - this track had some of that Gorillaz vibe in the beat and very much a similar vocal approach from
Blur. Cool song, rather hip. Good luck.
- mince from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on 7Jun2007
BABY DON’T
GIVE UP
Okay
I think it's rather strange music and experimental. I can't reflect any other influence but the
above mentioned. The vocals are moody and fits with the music. You are a true stand alone artist like non other...
- jonplye
from Los Angeles, California on 26Dec2006
overall volume too low
first thing that impressed me was unfortunately
that the final mixdown volume is extremely low. almost unaudible.the general mood is very 90's.female vocal is ok.very simple
house piano and classic groove.let's take this as a warm up for you and give you some credit for the future
- timaechaser
from Frosinone, Italy on 22Dec2006
WEll
The melody sonds nice and the rithm is just great. I also like that drums
and the bass. Sounds a bit retro and that gives it a nice point. Good work !
- opr_andr_flo88 from Tortosa, Spain on 17Dec2006
Nice introm
I like the funkines and its smooth. Don't like the vocals. Sound cheezy. COome up with something better
and more cathcy.
- Touch_The_Universe_Productions from Morristown, Tennessee on 16Dec2006
Trapped in the early
90s
This is an alright melodic opening, although I could definitely go for a more prevailant bass presence. Actually,
not after I heard how corny the bassline is. This song is way behind it's time, this is early 90's crap, we dance artists
have evolved past this kind of bullsh*t I thought.
- sidreynoldz from Unspecified on 9Dec2006
Soul Train
What
a cute SoulTrain mix. I like the this song but it song cut now I know you don't want to hear it's cute but it is. I hear the
show Sould Train too much in this groove, I'm thinking in my mind that I'm going to see dancers in a line.
- vmrdawg from
Beverly Hills, California on 8Dec2006
Kylie Minogue-ish
This song totally reminds me of something Kylie Minogue
would do. It has that 80's mood and melody. That being said, the chorus and vocals were pretty cool. I just think it's a little
too 80's for me. Good production, though.
- AMPience from Los Angeles, California on 4Dec2006
Peppie, Cheery Dance
Trank
Happy groovy with a peppie bass line... very cheery. Vocalist has a soothing voice and lyrics are well written.
Backing track is well produced (I like all the sequence work that bounces just beneath the surface. The break at the 2:10
brings the bass line back to the forfront for a bit...setting perfect stage for the reintroduction of the vocals. This track
has potential for some awesome remixes. This is typically not the kind of "dance" music I like, but I can definantely hear
that it would have many applications (movie scores, festival themes, the title track to a Disney full-feature animated movie,
and circuit parties.)
There is really no room for improvement....a perfect original mix.
- Keister from Austin,
Texas on 4Dec2006
Nice and groovy
Very nice and punchy intro, groovy!
Vocal just came in, feels kind of out
of place, sticks out too much, nice melody. Vocal done very nicely, the only flaw i find is that vocal doesn't sit in the
mix too well. Chorus very catchy, over all this song has great potential, with few little fixes it could get on whole new
level.
Good luck with your work.
- lyubm from Portland, Oregon on 3Dec2006
Make me feel it
Vocals need
to be more melodic. The words in the chorus are a bit cliche so performance is really important. More sincerity would really
go along way in improving the impact of the vocals.
Personally, I found the high pitched flute? sound to be very annoying.
The track generally seemed out of sync rhythmically which is obviously key for a dance track. I would try a less muted more
resonant sounding bass and adding guitar or xylophone,stell drums?... something to help understand the melody a bit better.
- Lofitrip from Los Angeles, California on 28Nov2006
80s esque
I don't like the melody too much. I think part
of it is that it doesn't really fit with the harmonic elements of the song. The other thing is the strings and other sounds
(apart from drums) don't seem to fit on the beat as well as they should. Your voice is kind of cool. It sounds a bit like
Ace of Bass. You might try to go for a little more originality there.
- benjaminbarry from Columbus, Ohio on 27Nov2006
Tema alegre
Vocals: no entiendo lo que dice, pero parece una canción muy divertida por el tono. la voz femenina
es bastante potente y muy afinada, asi como los coros están en su justa medida. la melodía está muy acorde con la voz en perfecta
harmonía, aunque no es el tipo de canciones que suelo escuchar es una buena producción. Buena suerte!
- Xq28 from Valencia,
Spain on 25Nov2006
Euro...
Sounds a bit faint, and a bit outdated in sounds and style.
Its not bad, but
strive for greatness, and have fun doing it.
Joey Kay (fullcircle)
- eyesartistic from Chicago, Illinois on 24Nov2006
kinda quiet
has dee-lite style beat, sounds quite 90's, but solid. the female vocals remind me of ace of base
with the accent, and it's easily singable AND identifyable because they aren't incredibly stong, per se, but enjoyable. a
true sing-along within the listeners vocal reach, y'know? I work at a club and come to despise most songs, but this would
be standable at repetition
- yerdad from Allston, Massachusetts on 14Nov2006
What!
If you kick up the music
and the mix its a hit.Moore energy in to the production and you will get there.
- karmamusic from Malmö, Skåne, Sweden
on 11Nov2006
Disco
Wow, what the falseto voice, sounds cruel! Music is a kind of 70s dicso. For retro lovers,
mood is very happy and easy.
- magnu from No City, Antarctica on 9Nov2006
Mismatch
The rythm and the bass
sound good,but the melody doesn`t fit the voice.It makes it a little annoying.Sorry. I do like the melody,tough.
- CJ_Ustynov
from Braila, Romania on 9Nov2006
good loop in place
starts well. Loop in place and a some background synth bass.
Soon the new lead is added. WOW some vocals.
Voice isnt that great but i like it.
The woman has talent just
doesn't seem to be enthoust about this song???
haha
my personal opinion, im probably wrong...
Very
danceable i guess.
Vocals are cool.
Chorus is fine
Melody is perhaps old dated but still good.
Good
production overall.
- ClaudiuG from Canada on 6Nov2006
Great song. Great ideas.
Great song. Great ideas.
Overall
this is a very solid track. The actual beat and accompanying parts fit each other well. The sound slection was also good.
I love the baslline. Very groovy.
The vocal performance is good. It sounds a little under-produced in the mix. This
might be cured by making it louder or maybe adding some compression and/or some more effect.
This is a very good track.
Solid beat and the vocal performance is very solid as well. Very original.
- o3music from San Diego, California on 6Nov2006
review
not bad its worth listening to i like your voice the tone and the mix of the track
- COLOMBIAN from
Jamaica, Jamaica on 6Nov2006
i hear early 90'2
this is a ringer for what used to be in the clubs in the early
90,s - heard of ace of base? the production isnt to badly done. it makes me smile thinking of the early nineties. lol. its
nice. the chorus is pretty catchy. "nows the time."
- omni1 from Qld, Australia on 5Nov2006
Sounds retro
Nice
beat, I like it, but it sounds like a pre-made loop to me. I'm not fond of pre-made loops, I prefer creativity. Nice basslines,
though.
Melody is pretty simple but it does the trick, it goes well with the rest.
Song sounds kinda retro, like
something from the 80's or early 90's. Interesting, but I prefer modern sounds.
Singing sounds quite nice, but is
unbalanced with the rest of the sounds, it's mixed a bit too loud.
All-in-all, good catchy retro-sounding song with
nice mood. Could be better, though.
Cheers
- VortexQueen from Varazdin, Croatia on 5Nov2006
dance
lets
see. a pretty good beat. with those wierd strings. the samples are just not that good. there seems to be a bit too much going
on allround. the vocals are pretty good but the instrumental brings it down a bit again. the synths just seem a bit outtdated.
- levan_geo from New York on 3Nov2006
Video Game music
Without the vocal i could here this song in a video
game. Not my Cup of tea. thats just my personal opinoin
- Woaday from Atlanta, Georgia on 3Nov2006
Melodic
I
like the drums a lot. The vocals are alright, reminds me of the early 90's dance craze. I think the background tracks are
a little repetitive
- kevinkozel08 from Spring Lake, Michigan on 2Nov2006
time to dance
It's a cross of disco,
reggae, and dance music. Good mix. I really like the voice along with the driving music line. It makes me want to dance. Bobbed
my head the whole time. I really liked the 70s' disco feel. I can see the video with a bunch of roller skaters and a glitter
ball. Reminds me of glam rock. I love the vocal synth parts, I love that, and can never get enough.
- hateandpretty from
Muncie, Indiana on 31Oct2006
Review
I did enjoy the lyrics. However, the vocals need work as the music didn't
match up with the music.
- Haightstreet from San Francisco, California on 31Oct2006
More like it
Madonna type
dance tune makes you want to hit the dance floor. I like the way you sing. I was bouncing my head while listening to this
track. Good job, please do more of the same.Your on your way.
- frank1993r from Lancaster, California on 30Oct2006
THE
PRICE OF PEACE
Tricky
It opens like some kind of breezey dance tune and then after listening to the lyrics a bit
one realizes that there's supposed to be more going on.
Perhaps you're being TOO CUTE, or maybe the melody simply clashes
with the lyrics, but it just doesn't work for me.
Vocals are okay, though hard for my Midwestern USA ears to to make out
a few of the lines.
Production is full and appropriately bouncey, but could use a few more tricks in the late goings on.
- Tafilaw from Burbank, California on 13Mar2007
Peace
The lyrics to this song are very powerful, very nice.
The melody is ok, but this tune sounds very electronic and a little over-produced.
- KeneTerryBand from Portales, New
Mexico on 12Mar2007
Original catchy fun
I don't think this song is really folk rock but I don't suppose that matters.
Cheap sounding backing track is imaginative especially the the juddery bit. I thought the vocals were gonna be a bit annoying
as they lack energy and are a bit whiney but they grew on me as the song progressed and I think they are key to the sound.
The chorus is really good and catchy. Good melodies on vocals and keyboard. Maybe a bit of a middle 8 would help break the
song up as it can get a bit repetitive. Lyrics are good. Don't hear that much music that is this original on GB, good work
I'm gonna see what else is on your page. *****
- TIDY from Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom on 1Mar2007
Punk Folk?
Nice message!
If the Dissonance is purposely placed for effect, well done. The song really does get your attention.
I like it the more I listen to it.
- LIGHTNINGHAND from Sacramento, California on 22Feb2007
People Will Pay....
....for pitch correction software.
I wasn't aware that Men Without Hats got back together.
Sorry , aside from
a brief moment in the chorus, I was laughing too hard to really give this a fair shake.
- EJWells from Waterville, Ohio
on 16Feb2007
VERY catchy
There's only one thing that doesn't appeal to me here, and that's the drum machine. Mainly
it's the muffled kick drum. Everything else is VERY cool. Love the feel, the minor stuff, the melody, the whole trajectory
is VERY catchy.
- JonManners from Northfield, Minnesota on 15Feb2007
like the overall sound
Like how this
one starts
I like the overall sound of the voice and how it blends with the instruments
The melody seems a little
immature and could be made a wee bit more interesting
I find the lyrics a bit hard to understand in spots
Not a bad
song
Just could use some rework
Overall good job
- lyricjar from Chatham, Ontario, Canada on 11Feb2007
Off
the wall - radio friendly
OK, let's go at this in reverse. The fade out is good .... leaves me wanting that bit more.
The change in drum kit [cymbals etc] in verse 3 works nicely. By end of verse 2 I did think it might need a bridge 'cos the
melody starts to repeat too much. Hoever, on my 3rd listen I'm not so sure as it stands there OK. The lyrics throughout are
very, very good. They have that hook element in the key area, the Chorus. I'm not sure it's folk rock ... there is definitely
that off-the-wall 'alt' feel about it. Your voice has a Richard Ashcroft quality siiting in there. The phrasing of the lyrics
is very good - which is half the reason why the lyrics work well. I wouldn't worry about the chord structure? The melody works
fine with this style of delivery .... and you do have a very good 'interesting' sound going on here. Top marks - I love it.
- GrahamLockyer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada on 9Feb2007
This is really cool
This is in the wrong genre cos
damn it sounds like early blur material. I love it the little keyboard that sounds like gizmo from the gremlins is so sweet.
The lyrics are just up my street. The beat is so on the money and I would never have thought of putting in with this tune.
Absolutely awesome.
- crivvens from Dundee, Tayside, Scotland on 6Feb2007
electronic
Nice job. Could use some
work in the chord structure/ voicing. Needs a bit more life in the chording during the verses.
- Derryberry from El Dorado
Hills, California on 30Jan2007
a mix of coldplay and radiohead without the r..
I am all for peace songs, but a
melody should reflect the message, and the melody for this song seems to come out from one of those kiddy programs like the
teletubbies. The vocals are also out of tune in many places. There is nothing new in the chord structure to get excited about.
- leonardodsh from Charlotte, North Carolina on 26Jan2007
Good, even if off-key
Like the beat/melody. Vocal
off-key a bit. Sounds like Squeeze, Kinks, early punk-folk. Lyrics merit further investigation. You draw me in & make
me wanna hear it again. Good job.
- hankstone from Sayville, New York on 23Jan2007
upbeat!
This is a very
unique sounding tune, i love how it's almost out of tune, the chorus is really catchy. Definately a strange chord structure!
- Funktapus from Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada on 20Jan2007
People will pay for their mortage and rent an..
I
absoloutely love the vocals on this song. It sounds like a cross between Ian Drury and the lead singer of Frenzal Rhomb. Very
cool chord progressions and backing vocals. The lyrics are really neat, they really pull you in and make you listen. I don't
much like the fake drums and I think some real ones would really do this song the justice it deserves. But wicked track all
around.
- ericc_reid from Unspecified on 17Jan2007
Stronger melody
The instrumentation is an interesting combination
of a drum machine and I don't know what else to call it. The vocalist reminds me of Blur and the Gorillaz which is the same
guy but whatever. I like the chord progression of the verse and the chorus and it isn't extremely predictable but sometimes
gets a bit repetitive. The melody isn't as strong as anything by Blur or the Gorillaz and I think you really need a stronger
melody to make your song stand out among the crowd.
- musicforinside from La Mirada, California on 11Jan2007
How
do you pay for peace?
Lyrics - thought provoking I guess but not sure the lyrics match the style of music and upbeat nature
of the song - it almost sounds like it's going to break into '96 tears'and the bass sounds like it's straight out of an 'OutKast'
song.
Melody and Chord Structure - very repetitive verse, chorus, verse, chorus etc - I'd like to hear a different part
added.
- TanyaPants from Vancouver, Canada on 7Jan2007
Nice Beat
Very catchy beat from the beginning. Poppy.
Sounds overseas. Keeps your foot tapping the whole time. The arrangement of the song was well thought out. Overall a good
poppy song.
- m_cerini from Deer Park, New York on 3Jan2007
Poppy
I don't really care much for this song,
though it is put together well. It just doesn't seem to be my style, which makes it hard to review and critique.
The
harmony is nice, as well as the lyrics when the harmony comes in.
- dermeister1331 from Dale City, Virginia on 3Jan2007
good song
I like the Gorilaz vibe. I like the lyrics with the exception of the peace line. the song seems more
sarchastic than that.
- DayvYoung from Fair Oaks, California on 1Jan2007
Great ideas, and good feeling.
For
me this song is very ineresting, ther's alot of "alternative" in it.
The vacal sonunds really appropiate.
Chords is
a bit monotones but well made.
The lyrics really hit me !!!
A good work for a band that could do a better work.
I
can see a lot of talent in these !!!
- nauseatrip from Italy on 27Dec2006
I like the theme..
People will pay
is a good theme, but the (drum machine) percussion track just gets in the way of the song. The melody has that ol' 60s british
sound. The keyboard has a nice aural tone. The song should be further developed with a more imaginative arrangement.
-
lousiegs from Owings Mills, Maryland on 27Dec2006
Brilliant.
Simple, cool, quirky and effective. Even though teh
vocals are off and not exactly classicly trained, that is why i like it. It's genuine and real and reminds me of Billy Bragg.
The lyrics are strong and the structure works fine with the melody. Love the sample underneath too.
- Will_Hawkins from
Brooklyn, New York on 26Dec2006
Needs work
It seems there is some Kinks/Ray Davies influence here. That makes
me think that the song has some potential. But I'm not partial to the electronic drums, nor to the flat singing (possibly
deliberate) that comes in the chorus. The keyboard parts work fairly well though. I'd say try again.
- JoelShawn from
Japan on 26Dec2006
Got a retro feel
Oh this reminds me of someone but I cant think who it is .. great little songwriting
effort .. got that english 80s pop sound.. happy feel good.
- AlyC from Nelson, Nelson Province, New Zealand on 25Dec2006
english rock feel
very 60's - cool. good driving beat, nice harmonies. a different approach to lyrics. good voice.
the chord structure is average but the verse changes to the chorus are very upbeat. the keyboard has a similar feel throughout
the song but nice overtones added.
- davey_hubey from Nyc, New York on 25Dec2006
What Key Is This In?
Here
are your requested comments:
LYRICS are simple, easy to follow, maybe too easy, becasue I think we all get the idea
as its presented during the first verse. Maybe mix it up a little to keep us wondering. Listeners tend to drift away if they
can see the next line coming.
MELODY is excellent. Nice mixing of CHORD STRUCTURE flowing from minor to major delivering
a strong hook.
The ARRANGEMENT is quirky, but not at all folk rock. It's all synth with only the voice (oh, what a
voice!) to provide the humanity. (Oh, the humanity!)
Alright, now onto the Voice. Some will love it sounding deliciously
off key, but consider that an American weakness for all things Anglo. The truth is, this is poorly sung. Almost on purpose,
I suspect. As much as the song needs a human touch, less "character" would serve the song better.
Overall, a good,
strong tune creatively MODified from a Kinks sound to a less retro 1980s vibe, but not a folk-rock leg to stand on. My advice:
sing reasonably on key and place this song in a more appropriate category.
Hope this helps.
:o)
- spoonido
from Sierra Madre, California on 21Dec2006
Folk Accent
Very sleek satirical commentary. I really appreciate this
kind of lyrical artistry. The melody is quite dramatic and I think the instrument interplay was well done for the most part.
I am a sucker however for some electric guitar, think about it for the future. Very cool song.
- ChrisdeCastro from San
Antonio, Texas on 20Dec2006
people will pay
interesting weird background band
i like the slightly off key,
off kilter vocals
the lo fi recording works here
people will pay!except for peace!
organ is kool
- JonnyLeal
from Brooklyn, New York on 18Dec2006
Smile to my Face.
Lyrics- I like 'em -their easy to latch onto. Somewhat
topical- kind of thrown together nonchalantly but it works.
Melody- Cool sounds like some obscure college radio melody
that sticks like glue but not destined for the commercial world ('cept by accident.)
Chord structure- I simple but I like
the way it's put together. The arrangement work in conjunction to hold it up even more.
Quirky tune- Yeah I like oddball
songs- anything to transport you to a different place without leaving the room. Wierd/Fun tune.
- ChuckTown from Whittier,
California on 18Dec2006
People won't pay
The artist asked for comments on the lyrics, melody and the song's chord
structure.
The lyrics were weak because the lead line..."People will pay" was overdone. Finding another avenue to
say the same thing would be more desireable.
When the melody dipped to the minor chord, that pleased me.
I
understand the lyrics have political and social importance and I usually enjoy a good protest song but this one falls short
for me. I'm certain this songwriter has better songs in his catalog. Keep writing. The chorus was actually a very pleasant
changeup.
Good luck to you!
- TXsweetchild from San Antonio, Texas on 17Dec2006
price of peace review
This
song has a very different syncopation to it that starts with the drum beat used and goes well with the lyrical style of the
vocalist. The melody was a nice soothing style of organ sounds that blended well with arrangement. At some points in the song
I heard a off-key sounding synth-riff that threw me off a bit. Over-all I liked the lyrics, chord structure and melody. Congrats!
- michaellyzenga from Milton, West Virginia on 17Dec2006
The British are coming!
Interesting beat, not what
I expected in Folk Rock. Thick British accent stands out to my country boy ears. Good song structure and a catchy chorus.
Harmonies are well placed. I like the song, but genre may be a mismatch. Good work!
- CarolinaBoy from Asheville, North
Carolina on 14Dec2006
If it aint stiff.......
Sounds like Wreckless Eric and thats not an influence that you hear
on here very often. Reminds me of those early Stiff records rough skiffley recording sort of "bash it down - tart it up" Nick
Lowe mix. I'm betting some people won't get this but i love it. If you're playing any parties you'll always find me - in the
kitchen>
- andystradling from Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom on 11Dec2006
80's is alive and well
Song
sounds canned. Too much use of synth. Bring the vocal to the front at least so we can hear it. Don't hide behind the instruments..A
little varying of the drum track goes a long way to keeping the listener interested. I like the key change..it tweaks the
ear..but get the vocals in tune..take the time for that. Very synthy as I said. Keep it up.
- johnek from Hamilton, Ontario,
Canada on 9Dec2006
Quirky track with some issues holding it back..
I'm not sure you can classify this as folk
rock, although I'm really not sure where you'd put it. I'll say this, it certainly is unique. The instrumentation is funky
with the blend of strings, organ, synth, and the dance beat creating a neat backdrop. Still, I have to be honest, I can't
get past the vocals. They're always just a step off key, and start to get irritating before long. The lyrics, while adhering
to the concept of what people will pay for (besides peace) don't have to keep literally repeating "People will pay for..."
in almost every line of every verse. Combined with the off-key delivering, this aspect makes the song especially hard to listen
to by the 3 minute mark.
This was an interesting concept, with creative instrumentation and arrangement, but the vocals
were weak and eventually grating.
- DCsavi from Dalton, Massachusetts on 8Dec2006
LOVE AINT BIG ENOUGH FOR 3
Mood-evoking
This is a perfect song to listen to in your room on a cloudy day. The vocals, while in the Eels vein, suffer from a lack
of being in tune at times. This is the track's only glaring weakness. Production is decent; I enjoy the counterpoint of repetitive
piano with picked electric, and the strings are a nice touch: subtle and not cheesy.
- Silversafe from Portland, Oregon
on 9Mar2007
Man Chowder
Very commercial sounding; movie soundtrackish. Vox reminds me a bit of the Kinks.
The
piano lends a tasty touch to this song. It seems to be very well arranged and mixed. Performed excellently.
The melody
is melancholy and bittersweet sometimes. Great mood evoked in the performance.
A very good effort
- ZettyTwine from
Lynbrook, New York on 26Feb2007
hear this
Beat good
Like the beat and lyrics...drums are great, but just a
tiny bit louder than they need be. Liked the guitars too. Had good feel to the melody. Good performance.
- Twompson from
Santa Rosa, Wine Country North, California on 10Feb2007
review
good piano intro nice cold play feel to song but
vocals could use some help
good tune
- lalla182 from Montreal, Quebec, Canada on 10Feb2007
I like it...thats
rare
Elton John/Beatles song, sung with a Gorillaz type vocal. The second verse builds well. The addition of the sparkly
guitar is a nice touch. The more the song goes on, the more I like it. I really like the chorus line..."room for both of you
but not for me" Strong melodies too. It would really benefit from some harmonies, especially on the chorus. The entire song
builds well from start to finish. Excellent, very unique and intruiging song...just needs a little polish and some finishing
touches.
- m77 from Flagstaff, Arizona on 15Jan2007
John Lennon
Maybe a little floyd in the voice
Not
really my cup of tea but hey I'm a blues guy cool lyrics well mixed sad crackle on the voice fits nicely with the mood.
-
spazman47 from Oxford, Ohio on 8Jan2007
La la la song
Lyrics are fine, voice is a mixture of Frank Zappa, Bob
Dylan and Neil Young all three no great singers but successful. Voice should be a little more full in the mix. Melody is nice
but not really sweeping. Solo guitar is not very ambitiouus.
- Jailbreak from Germany on 5Jan2007
A Step Away
from GREATNESS!
Beautiful piano intro, quite the throwback in the performance aspect!
I liked the frontman's accent,
kind of Pink Floydish (Huge Fan)!
I felt like the music didn't fit the lyrics correctly in spots, but I can deal with
that for an obviously original piece like this!
The lyrics are rich, could've done without the terrible guitar solo,
I know some horrible guitarists that could've done a better job than that for you, I guess I just expected something more
magical with the way things had gone up until then!
A little Beatle-esq after listening to this one for the third
time...I'm still not sick of it, that's suprising and I'm impressed!
I hope you re-record this with a producer who
has a good ear and a more creative guitarist, I would buy this song from you if you did!
In fact I would pay for the
entire album for this single track, if my expectations were brought to fruition, it can be done!
- RustyLunchbox from
Detroit, Michigan on 20Dec2006
more apathy
First thing I heard was too much back noise on the mic- pull off some.
Also slightly out of key in places, but kind of endearing not offensive. Needs more bass and drums during the verses to give
it Oomph. Strings came out of nowhere could do without that. GUITAR IS PROMISING. Good tone and line on that. Overall needs
some work, not terribly interesting.
- matthumble from Baton Rouge, Louisiana on 19Dec2006
kinda boring
decent
but kinda boring
- maybezero from Cincinnati, Ohio on 18Dec2006
Your Song
Like the slow start with the keys
sounds good but dose not speed uu and i say over all for a slow song ok
- phil from Lexington, North Carolina on 17Dec2006
bugs?
sweet i like this weird tune,these guys are pro, i really like the mix of raw vocals and pretty piano,the
lyrics are cool and meaningful. the melody is sweet good drinkin tune
- duckandive from South Africa on 17Dec2006
Well...
Good Piano. Good guitar. Vocals could be a little better. They sometimes go out of key. Good Solo
- LEDOOG from Hamilton,
Ontario, Canada on 7Dec2006
yoko and john with noel
this is very john lennon/oasis inspired and that´s not bad
at all. i like when the strings come in nice effect to the song but the singer don´t sing good enough
to keep up with
the musicians should variate a little more and show some interest with the singing in my opinion
- jimmythevagabond from
Alicante, Spain on 30Nov2006
BEAUTIFUL KEYS
LYRICS: VERY GOOD, KINDA MAKES ME THINK OF THE BEATLES. NICE VOICE.
MELODY: LOVELY...SUITS THE LYRICS.
PRODUCTION: ON TARGET, WONDERFUL BOLD INSTRUMENTAL PRESENTATION,
-
abnt from Wichita, Kansas on 28Nov2006
Feel the sadness, but hit the notes man!
Sorry, I don't know if this is
what you call it: The "cockney" thing is a little charming. I don't know if I got the right English "micro" accent. Man, there
are so many.
OK, but the right vocal notes do have to be hit. It saps the songs charm if the notes are flat.
Decent
tone on the guitar solo.
Emotion in delivery is pretty good, you can hear a bit of sadness in "Room for both of you,
but not for me."
- TheFeeders from San Francisco, California on 27Nov2006
Pinano & guitar work well together
Pinano & guitar work well together. Vocals are strong. I wish the hook started sooner.
- smoochknob from Portland,
Oregon on 27Nov2006
Just happy to be here....
Ever hear of the Beatles? Because you guys sound like you are all
huge Beatles fans. Not a bad thing, just VERY noticeable.
Good melody, memorable and sing-along-able. Might want to
throw in a tambourine in the second verse and chorus.
The production is semi-decent. The instrumentalisation is muddy
and muddled, but somehow the message gets through.
Great lryics, great song writing. Over all good song. Well done.
- SwampDonky from San Francisco Bay Area, California on 27Nov2006
Great songwriter needs vocalist
vocals are
thick with originality but pitch is definitely a problem here.
The song is well written and includes all of the elements
of a good song (melodic intro, catchy verse, chorus, solo, etc) and has them all in the right places, but the vocals are just
too pitchy.
You know how to write songs, no question, and I recommend you keep writing but either find yourself another
singer or practice for a few years and re-record the vocals when you're ready.
- ellenjonathan from North Vancouver, British
Columbia, Canada on 15Nov2006
bowie-liscious
Sounds like the beatles starting out. I love the thick dialect of
the singer, sounds like Bowie. The harmonic structure is bowie-esque as well. I'd suggest a little reverb on the piano track.
Maybe bring in a string pad on the second verse or bump up the drums to kick it in. There you go with the 80s string pad in
at your bridge. Pretty melody on the guitar solo. "I'm not wanted here, I'm in the way" and "room for BOTH of you but not
for me" are both awesome lyrics. Love the song, the style, the singer...I'd love to hear the song blow-out production wise
though. I think it could be mind boggling with some super high-end production. Of course, that's easier said than done, right!?
Bottom line, I GET the song and I am inspired by it's quality to want it to go all the way. BEST!
- kylepuccia from North
Hollywood, California on 15Nov2006
ok song but not enough
this song has potential i guess if it had better production
and singing. it is quite tuneful and has quite a poppy appeal.
nothing new or original in the tune or the lyrics at
all. the guitaring is completely out of place.
- sgu00dir from London, United Kingdom on 7Nov2006
Indie Lounge
Music
Imagine if you went to the restaurant at the end of the universe and Damon Albarn was singing in some kind of apocalyptic
indie lounge band, then you'd go someway to getting what's happenning here.
"Love ain't big enough for three, room
for both of you, but not for me"
Its a psycadelic lethargic ode to lost love that deals out a heavy dose of pathos
dressed up as melancholy. Original? yes, going to kill on the GB charts, maybe not.
- nigelnisbet from Studio City, California
on 6Nov2006
GIRL ON TV
???
its really hard to get into the song..singer has great voice but not sure what
it is..i think its the recording..i cant get the feel
- loveminorthreat from South Gate, California on 8Dec2006
catchy
I feel I may have heard this band before. Thr female vocalist hits me as Belinda Carlysle of the Go Go's. The band here
only want's comments on the chorus. I think they are selling themselves short by not opening themselves up to comments on
other aspects because they are an interesting band. Anyway, yes, the chorus is catchy and is very sweet. I know you don't
want comments on the production, so I won't bother telling you to go in the studio and bring this to another level--Pete Beriwck
- peteberwick from Chicago, Illinois on 6Dec2006
What?
Is that a shaker? Speaker fuzz? Whatever it is, cut
it out. Vocals have a real 90s brit pop feel, but go too high at certain points. For some reason it sounds like the vocals
were recorded entirely separately and differently and then placed over top. They sound really crisp and clean while the rest
of the track sounds really gritty and low quality. It might just be that annoying shaker sound though. For the short period
of time that it's gone around 1:55 - 2:09, everything sounds 100% better. It seems like they've got the right idea with this
track, they're just not yet sure how to pull it off properly.
- chrisdisregard from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
on 4Dec2006
good guitar intro
good guitar intro kinda sounds like molly hachet with blondie singing. i liked the
drummer sounds good. the band has a good mix and the chorus has a cool hook. i liked the change at 1:50 gave a nice touch
to the song. if any changes were needed, i would have the singer, sing with more heart doesnt seem like she's trying very
hard. i like to really feel the singer move me into the mood of what the band is playing. so it would'nt take much for me
to give you an A on this song. just make me feel it... DCW
- dragcitywarehouse from Wewoka, Oklahoma on 4Dec2006
MmmmmmmmmmmmTasty!
Good intro. I love the vocalist. Thos guitars hit like blunt instruments, and the bass player makes the floor vibrate.
The drums could be louder though.
- OO@874848~keizer_experian from Shawnee, Kansas on 3Dec2006
Good harmonies
Good guitar and i really like the singer's voice i'm not sure i like the lyrics...but the singer definetly has a great
voice
- foreveratrend from Unspecified on 30Nov2006
ANOTHER REVIEW BY AMLINGISRAD
The guitar in the intro
of this song is interesting and different from what is normally heard. The vocals are off-key in many places. The singer sounds
bored, but perhaps that's what you're going for. The production seems a bit messy. If this song were cleaned up it could be
a lot better. The shaker in the background is a bit much. The song could be a lot more dynamic, but the shaker causes a drone
that makes it difficult to tell the difference between the verses and choruses. I can sort of hear some good hooks in there,
but again, they're masked by the rest of the clutter in the song. Adding more powerful drums in the chorus could really accentuate
that great melody you've got going on. This song has a lot of potential, and with a few changes could be awesome.
- amlingisrad
from Athens, Georgia on 29Nov2006
too much
Too much sounds from the get go here. The vocals are kinda drained
out.
Get the mix together, cos the whole thing peaks on my speakers, nothing is clear.
But, the melody sounds
decent and the vocals nice...
- checkedbaggage from Samnanger, Norway on 29Nov2006
Crancardelly!
This song
to me sounds like a mix of The Cranberry's, The Cardigans, and Belly. All bands that I havn't listned to for a while but did
enjoy. So with all of that said, I kinda like this song. I don't know if i would call it pop punk but it is still good. Kind
of has a sweetness to the rock. The song kind of has a strange catchyness to it. I don't know the chorus was nothing that
special but it did stay in my head. The Guitar had a good tone and played well. The drums were steady and the bass kept the
beat. The produciton and mix are not perfect but the dirtiness kind of adds to interesting feel of the song. So I guess I
like it. I gotta give ya points for bringing back a sound that I havn't heard in a while.
- TheObjex from Las Vegas, Nevada
on 27Nov2006
cool
ah i love that guitar bit at the start, it sounds so retro. the singer is good, but her voice
stays a bit too monotone. she seems to have a voice like Sophie-Alice-Bexter. all the music is good, and they really know
how to write a catchy chorus.
- AshWildsurf from Dublin City, Ireland on 27Nov2006
More rhythm
This track
lacks an interesting rhythm. Most notable is the shaker thing that is going on virtually the entire track. It gets a little
bit annoying by the end. I would turn the levels on that shaker down. The track is also a bit noisy as well. The rhythm guitar
is too dominant in the mix. This is often a problem with electric guitars so what I would do is eq some of the mid-highs out
and pan it to the left or something panning another guitar part to the right. I would also experiment with taking that rhythm
e-guitar out completely and just having drums (without that shaker) and voice. The other thing this track lacks is catchy
riffs. I think most of that is due to the harmonic elements however. The melody itself is quite pleasant to listen to and
the voice is very pleasant (the highlight of the track) but since the harmonic elements like the guitar and the shaker clash
so much with the melody it takes away from all of it. I would tighten up the rhythm and switch to a cleaner e-guitar patch.
Also I would take out the delay on the chorus... its just a little bit too much. Maybe a little bit (barely noticeable) would
be fine but any more is just a bit cheezy sounding. Overall nice vibe though.
- benjaminbarry from Columbus, Ohio on 26Nov2006
girl on the radio
This sounds alot like some bands I listened to in the 90's, like Samuel and Copper. I really
couldn't get into this song tho. Kinda boring and repetitive and the whole song sounds kinda monotone. I will say that I hear
alot of promise, would really like to hear something else by you.
- jazzflap from Kingston, Pennsylvania on 24Nov2006
Production quality not good
i don't like to judge songs on poor production. i can hear what song is in spite of
it. but both are not good sorry
- mvidaver from Tonawanda, New York on 23Nov2006
Attitude!!!
Pow!! and the
song stared, the vocals need more attitude. The song isn't bad. Like the middlepart. Good prodution
- ume_johan from Umeå,
Sweden on 23Nov2006
Goofy and yet Biting
It's peaking every now and again. The vocals are not that engaging. The
song is alright but would probably be more succesful with a cleaner sound.
- brutallynormal from Houston, Texas on 20Nov2006
surprised
when i heard the intro it sounded like it was goin to be a very hard rocking vocals but then this mellow
girls voice came on. its not a bad thing i liekd it a lot.
- SBT123 from Bristol, Rhode Island on 19Nov2006
Leveling
Nice leveling. The guitar is interesting. The vocals need some work, but the mix is good, the maraca's, or whatever they
are, are a bit much. otherwise catchy!
- xoston from Munger, Michigan on 18Nov2006
hey dudes!
sounds good,
the beginning does sound a little busy and the vocals do not seem to overpower the music and seem to be drowned out, and dont
'burst' powerfully through.
In saying this, vocalist has a very nice voice, would love to hear something with a bit
more energy behind her voice :D
the end of the 4th bar in the chorus unfortunately reminds me of avril lavigne for
some reason.. but thats just me
very cool
<3
- Elijahau from Unspecified on 18Nov2006
female
singer awesome!
I love the female singer, it's so nice to hear a girl singer for a change. I love the overall sound of
the band. harmonization though brief works well.
- FFAQ from Washington, Dc on 18Nov2006
different
Wow what
a strange intro. Chimes? Thats so different for the pop punk genre. It has more of and indie rock feel. the shakers are cool
for the rtyhem. The mix is a little muddy but the vocals shine through. the guitars are really muddy too. Its a cool song
but not really pop punk.
- faustotenki from Houston, Texas on 16Nov2006
Yeah yeah NOs
The chorus had a good
hook and a nice guitar riff behind it.I thought this was a good song it needs alittle build up(bridge) and come back to verse.Good
Song keep up the rocking.
- QUICKIErocks from Seattle, Washington on 15Nov2006
nice
Way overdriven. Try the
mix again.
Vocalist seems to be holding back at times, such as the "yeah." But sometimes sounds great.
I
like the lyrics in the chorus. The rest is difficult to make out. I would like to switch on to you, I can tell by your voice.
Good shaker part.
- SoundsInside from Tucson, Arizona on 15Nov2006
well.....
The extra precussion
in this was just not needed at all...this might have been not a bad song at all if it wasn't for that.
Like the duel female
voc's in this..but get arid of the shaker.
- CORPUNK from San Jose, California on 15Nov2006
i think that's a drum
machine i hear...
lose it...hire a real studio drummer next time...they're out there. vocals are kinda flat here and there...but
it's a cool retro sounding poppy dancey new wave track...put a bit more work into it. re-record it a year down the road and
you'll have a completly different tune. keep at it.
- jimmythecreep from Port Huron, Michigan on 15Nov2006
Aw,
someone needs attention :)
The monotone singing grows on you a bit as the song goes. I can see a lot of girls adopting
this song as their anthem. I thought the distortion was a little overwhelming at times, some of the better guitar work is
drown out by it. The lyrics are catchy. Overall, well done. "Switch off and switch on to me" will be stuck in my head for
a while...
- EmDub from San Francisco, California on 15Nov2006
What is going on?
What is that strange sound
going on throughout the whole thing? It sounds like static and sand paper.
I really like the vocals though, and the
percussion is pretty cool.
If this song had better production, this would be pretty kickin'.
- dyepaintball12
from Novi, Michigan on 15Nov2006
Are you blonde also? :-)
Yes girl! You sound like Debbie Harry and I LOVE Debbie
Harry. Actually the band sounds like early Blondie when they played live at the CBGB in '77, which is great. I love the catchy
chorus: would have been a smash in that time. Nice chord structure from the guitars from what I can hear. The prod is trashy
but I don't mind: adds to the punky feel of the song. GOOD! It's a 5...
- NuitSaintGeorge from Brussels, Belgium on 15Nov2006
Not digging the mix
This song had too many effects and extra things going on in it I could barley focus on the
song, I don't like the reverb/echo thing that's going on with the vocals(very distracting) and there is an extra percussion
thing going on(shakers maybe?) throughout about %90 of the song that is so loud in the mix of the song it drownds out everything
else that is going on in the song. Now for some positives, the chorous is a quick to memory line, so I can see it getting
into my head and not be able to forget it, so well done on the vocal hook. But this track needs some serious help with musical
editing.
- jeremymoneyshot from Unspecified on 14Nov2006
chicks rule
the first word i think of when this song
started......chaotic. musically chaotic. production throws all the sound out mixed all funnily. i like the lyrics, but the
song is kinda sonically misbehaving. weird choice of melodies here.
- MajorDowner from Campbell River, British Columbia,
Canada on 14Nov2006
This is the same band...
I just reviewed a song for this band. The Production on this song
is worse quality.
I don't really dig the chorus, it doesn't grab me.. it sounds like a wannabe Avril Lavigne, which
isn't a good thing.
Your voice is good, just don't be afraid to use some balls.
- Rebel_Outcry from Stafford,
Virginia on 14Nov2006
ARMADILLO
fromthecitybythesea
From the eighties in tight lycra they arrived
to take over the planet called Earth, with their bewitching song Armadillo. What a fantastic line... ' Armadillo, Armadillo,
Crunchy on the outside, soft in the middle.'... CLASSIC!!!
j.r. newton
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- a_broad_green from Brighton Uk,
Fromthecitybythesea, United Kingdom on 18Jan2007
quality
The recording doesn't do you justice. Oh man the vocalist
sucks. I think thats a compliment for a punk band. Are you singing about armadillos?
- Ismaelmyself from Albuquerque,
New Mexico on 11Jan2007
great vocals
That's personallity. I really liked the lead vocals, singing and lyrics.
There was Always something going on to keep the listeners attention, including a chorus that delivers.
Performances
are good by the other band members too, recording quality however is second to many. But hey, stuff was in tune and sounded
good.
This would probably go over big in a bar towards the end of the night. Good stuff.
- Doug_h from Ottawa,
Ontario, Canada on 10Jan2007
This is punk,not pop-punk
I don't like your production....
The voice is very
bad.This song is similar to a lot of other punk songs.....You have to improve so much to become someone.
- Emyard from
Helsinki, Finland on 10Jan2007
What the F$%^$%^?
This song so sucks! The vocals - terrrible and hopeless! sory
that i'm writing it but this is so bad!!!
- Critical_Mass_ from Wlodawa, Poland on 9Jan2007
Boost your sound...
Song is engaging, but production is not all OK. I think that you need to apply more compression (guitar and drums in particular).
However melody is very catchy, so the song results really funny.
- Elisewin from Poggiardo, Italy on 8Jan2007
Submission
Vision of my Television?
cool intro I like the surfiness of the style. I can feel it's not very well played, both drums
and guitars. Some rythme errors and innacuracies. Even some vocals are like out of tune. But the spirit of the song is quite
sweet. I do like the way it's sung, except when it's a bit messy when there are more than two singing. If the production was
better maybe... I'd give it a few months to make it tighter, this could become really nice. But I guess you wouldn't give
a daaaaamn...
- State_of_Nature from Brussels, Belgium on 6Jan2007
No
No. Your vision on my television..I
do not like. The vocals are everywhere. This is a mess and I hate talking like this. Just fix it up alittle. The words especially.
The hook...melody...chord sturucte idk...it could be good if it was good the singing and if the lyrics made some sort of sence..but
i am laughing about the armadillo part because it makes absoultly no sence.
- MikeGio from Staten Island, New York on
30Dec2006
dull thud vocals
i like the lyrical content......very original. The song itself and melody are catchy
and likeable. My problem is the vocalist. Kinda like a really stoned Elvis Costello. I like elvis but this guy annoys me.
The song is great otherwise.
- MajorDowner from Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada on 27Dec2006
Delightfully
snotty!
Overall liked this one, but this needs re-mixing/re-mastering as the instruments are a little muddy-sounding.
In particular the drums have way too much reverb--At the beginning of the song, it sounded a whole lot like goose-stepping
fascist soldiers on the march. Somehow, I don't think this was what the artist intended.
Vocals really reminded me
of The Clash, which is never a bad thing.
Minor technical stuff aside, I enjoyed this a great deal.
- DiagonalWeird
from Ridgefield, Connecticut on 24Dec2006
ewwwwwwwwwww!
too country sounding for me and i'm not a redneck. soudns
like you ripped off lynyrd skynyrd somehow.
- OO@1057143~jfreyocgirl from Norwalk, California on 22Dec2006
weird...
the delay on the snare drum is really super strange.
the david bowie vox are even stranger.
i feel like
i know what you're going for, but you haven't quite gotten there. the guitar tone during the verses sounds a good bit too
modern-ish. it sounds like you're playing through a line 6 pod or something. i would recommend possibly keeping the delay
of the riff part, but dropping it on the verses.
the snare delay is really just too much. a little bit of it might
not be so bad, but right now it just constantly sounds like the drummer is constantly screwing up.
the song is pretty
good other than all these things. i actually like the vocals for the most part, and the lyrics are humorous without being
completely stupid (which is a rare feat).
if you got someone who knew what they were doing to record you're band,
i bet it would sound great!
- shredphones from Birmingham, Alabama on 21Dec2006
Brilliant!
I loved this song.
The vocals were a perfect fit for the mood of this song. The hook and the melody are money. I was laughing singing along with
the pre-chorus/chorus everytime it played. The lead guitar playing wasn't great, but it reminded me of some of the stuff off
of the Cl
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