Broadjam Artist: Jeff Ashbaker
Song: Common Sense
Reviewer: Kate Carpenter
Positive Comments: Very cleverly written song on an original topic with a fresh idea. I like the contrasts expressed in each verse. Pretty clever way to hit on the LGBTQ debate with the rainbow/keep it all straight. Great melody and verse lyrics, excellent vocal performance and production! Crystal clear enunciation on the vocals.
Constructive Comments: The only beef I have with this song is the chorus. I had to look at the lyrics to figure out, what is he saying? Then I saw that you were pronouncing it clearly…I just didn’t GET it. The OMG is a commonly used acronym, but I felt like it didn’t work in the song. Nobody (I know) ever uses the word “should” in that way. Don’t should on me. That’s why I didn’t get it. The C’est la vie…well 1/2 of the people might get that, but that expression might be lost on the current generation. And the repartee…you lost me on that one, too. This is a really great song, but I would suggest a total rewrite of the chorus. Sorry to be so hard on you, but it’s just my personal opinion, so take it with a grain of salt. You really have a great song here!