Month: March 2018

Broadjam Artist: Kevin Leon Smith
Song: Move Dub Mantra

Reviewer: Gary Ward

Positive Comments: Bass line and overall groove is compelling.

Constructive Comments: I would like clearer lyrics. It’s repetitive and percussion could have been more up front.

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Let’s Exercise

Reviewer: David James

Positive Comments: Very entertaining. The different sections of the song are very clever and keep the listener on board. It is very dynamic. I like the vocal arrangement and the instrumentation. Despite the child-friendly nature of the song to my ear it’s quite a sophisticated tune in terms of its structure. Very nicely recorded.

Constructive Comments: It’s a really strong piece of work. The message it delivers is very relevant in today’s world in which so many youngsters shun exercise to play computer games and watch TV instead. Although niche, I would hope that there is a commercial use for this song.

Broadjam Artist: James Hamilton
Song: We Will Overcome

Reviewer: David James

Positive Comments: I like the piano intro and the male/female duet sections. Both singers have lovely voices. Great to hear a choir on a track. The song has a very strong melodic quality. I love the way the song builds. The lyrics are very strong and very moving I might say.

Constructive Comments: Initially I thought that the song was a bit too slow and that the BPM should be increased, but as the song builds that becomes less of an issue. The musicianship is very good but I found the drum to be a bit heavy in the first half of the song and for that reason I’ve marked down the arrangement and instrumentation. Sometimes seven minutes might be too long, but not here. Overall a very impressive piece.

Broadjam Artist: Charlie Shock
Song: SO CRUEL

Reviewer: Wayne Ammons

Positive Comments: Catchy 90’s era pop rock feel like Lit, Gin Blossoms, Wallflowers. Like the harmonies on the chorus and jangly guitars. Good chorus hook. Bridge works well to set up the final chorus.

Constructive Comments: Keep on writing and recording!

Broadjam Artist: Nick Coleman and Cole Crawford Hurst
Song: LOVE IS A BROKEN RECORD, LOVE IS A BUSTED RUDDER

Reviewer: Margie & Art Corey

Positive Comments: Sounds a little like Dylan and Paul Simon, and how can that let you down!!! Good playing and like the earthiness of the vocals! Could be in a Movie. I like the lyrics, they sound so authentic, a real Arlo Guthrie gut level feel!! John Steinbeckian, and Man….you just don’t get any more Real Deal than that!!! This is just an all around excellent composition!!! Wish I’d have written it!!!

Constructive Comments: No suggestion…….this is just pure Good Stuff!!! Hats off Sir!!!

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: If You Get My Message / Blues Rock

Reviewer: Margie & Art Corey

Positive Comments: This song sounds like Rod Stewart and Faces, one of the Best Rock concerts I have ever seen at the San Bernardino Swing Auditorium back in 1968 or 1969??? They were such an incredible High energy Band!!! Anyway, that’s who you sound like!! You need to put some Killer Lyrics to this GREAT ROCK BEAT!!! Super job!!Keep Rockin’ in the Real World!!!

Constructive Comments: No extra comments…….this compositions sounds pretty tight!!! Just needs some words………….

Broadjam Artist: Wayne Ammons
Song: Days Go By

Reviewer: RandBpro

Positive Comments: This is a solid country recording that could appear on the radio. The vocal is good and the instrumentation solid if not exceptional. The lyrics are well constructed and the theme is one that lots of people can relate to.

Constructive Comments: I can’t point to any one thing that keeps this from being a ten in my book, but while it is a strong performance somehow it didn’t sweep me off my feet. “Solid” is an adjective I keep using and I think that it describes the recording pretty well.

Broadjam Artist: Hart Brothers
Song: Back Roads of Texas

Reviewer: RandBpro

Positive Comments: This is a real country sounding song. the vocals are excellent as is the instrumentation. The lyrics are original and I believe that they will resonate with a lot of people who are country music fans. Good job all around, fellows. Nice recording. I see potential as a hit on the radio as well as palacement in a film or TV show.

Constructive Comments: Really no downside to the song. Well performed and recorded. Nice job all around.

Broadjam Artist: Husky Records LLC
Song: Tha Bishop – The Universal Code (Single Street Version)

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: Reminded me of PM Dawn. Cool backing track. Anything with an interesting backing track grabs more of my attention than other hip hop tracks. Didn’t like Drake until I heard Started at the Bottom – the backing and LOW bass notes on that are ‘dope’.

Constructive Comments: Not a fan of rap but I appreciate there are plenty out there who are. Only negative comment from me is the chorus part was too repetitive for me.

Broadjam Artist: Randal Dunkle
Song: At The Foot Of The Cross

Reviewer: debing productions

Positive Comments: ddebingnolikeit

Constructive Comments: dedfessuucckkssthheeebiiiiggggonnnneee