Broadjam Artist: Dave Haddad (CenterPeace)
Song: Generations
Reviewer: Josh Walker
Positive Comments: Great percussion feel throughout! The vocalist has a soulful, smooth delivery that really adds to the vibe. It sounds like the percussion is live and the drums are programmed, which I don’t have a problem with. However they’re recorded, they work very well together. The keyboard sound is great for this texture and the piano weaves in and out effectively. The vocal harmony is appropriate, as is the guitar solo. The whole package is recorded and mixed/mastered very well.
Constructive Comments: Anything I offer here is just personal preference and not necessarily from a desire to address weaknesses. I like a snare drum with tighter snares, and possibly higher pitched for something like this, and maybe more percussion throughout, although the places where djembe (or doumbek?) is added are effective. Maybe more reverb on the backup vocals? The place where the song abruptly stops before the next verse caught my attention. If it was intentional, cool! If not, there are certainly a number of ways to make that transition, although there seems to be thought given to providing space in this song. Just my two cents, take it or leave it. I love the song! It sounds similar to Incognito, who I also love.