Month: December 2018

Broadjam Artist: Bob Bentley
Song: I Put Your Picture Away

Reviewer: Massa

Positive Comments: The hook didn’t really stand out for me and the ch was therefore a bit of a let down. The lyrics set up a good story, easy to follow but in the end the melody didn’t sell the song

Constructive Comments: The last word in each v seems too low for the singer, maybe try lifting up a third or even more might be worth a try

Broadjam Artist: Teri Feaser
Song: I Hate To Hear My Babies Cry

Reviewer: Nick Berry

Positive Comments: The song has a nice “Old Country” feel too it. The vocal arrangement and instrumentation were well suited for this song. Overall production was also well done. The lyrics tell a story, which is what Country music is all about. It was enjoyable song to listen to.

Constructive Comments: I don’t really have anything constructive to add to this song. it was well presented in this category.

Broadjam Artist: Amy Otey
Song: The Lights Are Always On In Nashville

Reviewer: Nick Berry

Positive Comments: This song has a good feel too it. The instrumentation, vocal arrangement and overall production were well suited for this song. The lyrics tell a story, which is what Country music is all about. The song has an “Old Country” feel too it, which is refreshing to listen to in this genre. Overall it was well produced and written.

Constructive Comments: I don’t really have anything constructive to add. The song was the perfect duration and well presented.

Broadjam Artist: Peter G Olach – PGO
Song: Don’t You Cry

Reviewer: Nick Berry

Positive Comments: The instrumentation and vocal arrangement worked well for this song and genre. The song has a “Old Country” feel too it, which is refreshing to listen to in this genre. The lyrics tell a story, which is what Country music is all about. The song takes the listener on a journey and keeps you hooked wondering where the lyrics are going to take you next. Overall, the arrangement, production and song writing were well done. Nice job!!

Constructive Comments: I don’t really have anything constructive to add to this song.

Broadjam Artist: Barbara Christine Bechler
Song: Southern Skies

Reviewer: Nick Berry

Positive Comments: The instrumentation and vocal arrangement on this song sounded great. The overall production and arrangement were well done. The lyrics told a story, which Country music is all about. The song takes the listener on a journey and keeps you hooked in as the song moves along. Overall the production, song writing, and arrangement were all well done. Nice Job !!

Constructive Comments: I don’t have anything to constructive to add. There really isn’t anything that I would change on this song.

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: Don’t Wait My Heart / Country

Reviewer: Nick Berry

Positive Comments: I always have a difficult time reviewing instrumental tracks, especially in the Country genre. The instrumentation and production were well done. The melody moved along nicely throughout the entire song. The song was well arranged overall.

Constructive Comments: I don’t really have anything constructive to add. The instrumentation was well presented.

Broadjam Artist: amy abernathy
Song: Dancing on a memory

Reviewer: Nick Berry

Positive Comments: This song has a great feel too it. The instrumentation, production and vocal arrangement were perfect for this song. The lyrics told a story, which Country music is all about, and takes the listener on a journey. I really enjoyed listening, even though it was a sad story line, which is totally fine for Country music. The entire production and song writing was well done.

Constructive Comments: I don’t have anything constructive to add. This song was very well presented.

Broadjam Artist: John Carey
Song: You’d’ve Had To’ve Been There

Reviewer: Nick Berry

Positive Comments: I liked the feel of this song. It has an “Old Country” feel too it, but at the same time, fits well into this category. The instrumentation and vocal arrangements were perfect for this song. The lyrics tell a story, which is what Country music is all about. The overall production and song writing were well done. Nice job!

Constructive Comments: I don’t have anything constructive to add. This song was one that I could hear on the Radio. It was well written and produced.

Broadjam Artist: Hart Brothers
Song: One Worm and a Twelve Pac

Reviewer: Nick Berry

Positive Comments: This song has a nice “Old Country” feel too it, which was refreshing to listen to in this genre. The instrumentation and production were well done and well suited for this song. The vocal arrangement also worked well. The lyrics told a story, which Country music is all about. Overall, the song was written well and the production was well presented.

Constructive Comments: I don’t really have anything constructive to add. The song was well presented overall.

Broadjam Artist: Donovan Tucker
Song: I Know How Love Sounds

Reviewer: Nick Berry

Positive Comments: I really liked the feel of this song. The melody, lyrics and overall instrumentation and production were all well done. The song tells a story, which is exactly what Country music is all about. The vocals were well suited for this arrangement and the song writing was well done.

Constructive Comments: I don’t have anything constructive to add. The song was well presented.