Month: July 2020

Broadjam Artist: Greg Lambert
Song: The Rose

Reviewer: paul sandberg

Positive Comments: production of this track is first rate – love the stereo ponging of the rhodes. Snare is so warm with just enough verb.Vocal track is strong – nice harmonies – judicious and perfectly placed giving the 2nd verse some kick sonically.haunting melody with nice vocal phrasing – the b section before the chorus with the chord progression works really well.

Constructive Comments: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it – this track is very, very solid.

Broadjam Artist: Sam Cooper
Song: WHERE IS SUPERMAN? (featuring Monique Maffei)

Reviewer: paul sandberg

Positive Comments: very solid track – amusing lyrics, solid vocals, nice phrasing, excellent recording, nice guitar work. the song has a whole lot of good things going on.

Constructive Comments: nothing negative to report – this is a very, very solid track.

Broadjam Artist: Douglas Branson aka dB+1
Song: What Lover’s Know

Reviewer: paul sandberg

Positive Comments: some nice lyrical content – basic track is effectively haunting – placement of the guitar in the mix is spot on.

Constructive Comments: the vocal track can use some love – the expression is there, but it is a bit pitchy and seems a bit shrill during the chorus – perhaps some judicious EQ around 3 mhz and boosting the bottom end of the vocals would help.a very original and interesting track.

Broadjam Artist: Lostfollicles
Song: Phone Geek

Reviewer: paul sandberg

Positive Comments: rhythm track rocks – bass is terrific – nice guitar lead

Constructive Comments: not a fan of the vocal fx.the repeated lyric is a nice gimmick, once, but not every 2nd line of every verse.otherwise – this song is very strong – and really, the things I didn’t care for are just my own personal feelings towards them.

Broadjam Artist: Empty Atlas
Song: Sway

Reviewer: Bobby Caputo

Positive Comments: I listened to this several times it was so good. Great vocal and great recording of said vocal. The Mix is perfect…melody…interesting lyrics…who uses “agenda”? Kind of a Del Amitri sound, but original on it’s own. Thanks much….look forward to hearing more of your stuff.

Constructive Comments: Still can’t make out the name of the person…thought it was Billy at first…then “Ari”…then I gave up and didn’t really care any more.

Broadjam Artist: MGB
Song: ANSWER MAN

Reviewer: Bobby Caputo

Positive Comments: Joe Walsh would be proud, but probably sing it better…lol Seriously, really fine instrumentation on this with a very memorable hook. Lyrics a bit cryptic but that’s why you need an “Answer man” right?

Constructive Comments: Wasn’t sure if the vocalist was trying to be Weird Al or Joe Walsh…I think if you softened that vocal and brought down a bit it wouldn’t sound like you were singing to a bed…

Broadjam Artist: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat
Song: IF I DIDN’T HAVE YOU!

Reviewer: John Francis Cooper

Positive Comments: Love this reminds me of a cross between big band and old ragtime jazz. I could see this in a gangster movie with a lounge act seen.

Constructive Comments: Maybe boost the vocals just a touch. Outside of that not much. I realize as an artist we are not putting out the finished product otherwise why use this. so Good job!

Broadjam Artist: Bobby Caputo
Song: Happy Birthday Blues

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: Very classic 50s/60s sound with modern recording quality. The message of course has been done a million times so it’s hard to find a “fresh” take, but this is a solid song.

Constructive Comments: The vocal fell a bit flat for me, but maybe surrounding harmonies would add a touch of sweetness. I still enjoyed listening.

Broadjam Artist: B.Still
Song: SUMTHIN’ PRETTY SAD

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: I really enjoyed the varying attack and dynamics of this piece. It could easily be over-produced, but keeping it pristine as written worked really well for me. Outstanding.

Constructive Comments: I’m not even going to nitpick. This is really good.

Broadjam Artist: Douglas Branson aka dB+1
Song: Doing It

Reviewer: John Walradt

Positive Comments: Straight fives: terrific sleazy punk, served up quick, sloppy with big portions like punk should be! Kind of like Black Flag. Gravely voices, fuzzy guitars as if played with three chords but we all know you’re going up and down the fretboard. Punchy notes. Melodically, it’s memorable with a good hook, and that makes a difference. Nice job!

Constructive Comments: It’s hard to come up with something here. Maybe experiment with bringing the volume up on the voice in comparison with the guitars. But that’s personal taste, and when I say experiment, I mean just play around to see if you like it or not. You’re the ultimate judge on that.