Broadjam Artist: Chet Nichols
Song: We Have Never Let Go Of Our Dreams (#1 Dream Pop)
Reviewer: Johnny Schaefer
Positive Comments: I like the guitars and keyboard. The chimey sound in the keyboard is a nice accent and contributes to the dreamy quality, appropriate for “Never letting go of dreams.” It’s heartfelt and sweet. I like the running eighth patterns. They give it a nice energy. There are some good lyric moments. The background vocals are well-thought out. The little angelic choir sound in the chorus is nice and could come up more like it is at the very end. Some nice chord changes.
Constructive Comments: The synth pad could be better. I think it brings the track down. The vocals feel a little weighted down in the beginning and get better, but the first impression is important. The recording almost has a mono presence to it. If it’s intentional, I think it distances the listener from the track a bit. Thicker, more prominent bass would help fatten the sound and contribute to the dream-like quality. Some of the lyrics are uneven.