++++++Atonal Coil Bros.++++++++++++
I re-recorded the guitar many times. Perhaps I should have just dropped it? I think Heuristic's keys cudda carried the verse parts guitar-less. I think the chorus-y guitar in the third verse was great. Hmmm...
Anyway, simple but pretty good riff for the chorus, if I do say so myself. I know what y'all mean about the ending being too abrupt. Looking forward to Heuristic's alt. mix.
Billy provided the bass line which I used to great extent.
THAT'S what a bass does for a song... 3/5
++++++++++The Reviews+++++++++++++++
Billy's Little Trip
This is doing lots of good for me. It's like Shannon Hoon singin' like Dexter with some soupy chorus. Beautiful. 4/5
Booty Chesterfield Trio
I thought Chris Cornell was singing for Rage? When did Henry Rollins join the band? Nice riffage! Great bridge/solo. 5/5 P.S. Normally I listen to about half a song, but yours kept me glued.
Caravan Ray
This song reminds me of Len ("Steal My Sunshine"), but less commercially (that's a good thing). 4/5
Cranial Biffida
Theatrical death metal. Are you a member of Klownhole? There's a nice grinding feeling to this tune, but I still wanna be able to distinguish the vocals (whether they have pitch or not). 3/5
Damien Verrett
I started to write a review but deleted it when the banjo and flute(?) came in. Oh, I gotta a great joke to tell ya... what do you get when you cross a Nintendo, Deliverance, and Jethro Tull? Damien Verrett! 4/5
Disciples of Beer
Mmmm beer. The vocals are a little too bassy (sounds like you had to "over boost" the volume and compress), but otherwise another good Disciples entry. 4/5
Eidolon
I don't wanna give you a discouraging review. The acoustic part seems a bit too "standard", but the electric and the bass help a lot. Son Volt-ish vocals. 2.5/5
ephedream
Cool band name. A *little* Korn vocal influence. Actually, some of the lyrics sound vaguely familiar, but there are only so many words in the dictionary. (no offense, I just type what comes out). Good entry. 4/5
Flvxxvm Florvm
I had to reduce the bass to save my speakers. Not a bad song. This feels like the kind of song one would hear on a band's first EP before their "debut" album. One can tell there is talent, but the stars haven't aligned for proper greatness. Hmmm. It would be more constructive to say what you could do to improve it, but I don't really know. I'm giving you 3/5, but its just on the tip of being 4/5
Jim Tyrrell
How do you record your guitar? It's very clear and I can hear the individual strings. Very folky '70s-ish easy rock tune. If I personally liked the style, you'd get 4/5 (so heck, why not?)
Jolly Roger
I can't hear the voice very well. It sounds like the guitar should be mixed down a little so we can hear the vocals and the lead guitar. Ooo, the change around 1:30 is cool and unexpected. Would one consider this post-death metal post-punk? 3/5, but it's got the potential for 4/5
Klownhole
Nice speaking intro. I like the vocals so far. I usually don't like "helicopter bass drums", but it's working 1 minute in better than I thought possible. Hey, what gives!? This entry is under 5 minutes!!! You guys ARE drunk when you are writing? I could do a song in that state, but it would be more "tear in your beer, acoustic, and depressing." Whereas, the influence here is "party animals, Sabbath with knobs to 15, and fun". A strong KH entry my man. 4/5 (am I the fuckhead?)
Masterhyde
Old school doin' well. I wish you could get away from the midi sound. 4/5. If you had instruments/samples at your disposal, this could pull a 5/5
MC Eric B
Sorry about the nerdcore accusation. I was under the impression nerdcore was just white boys singing in a nerdy voice; I didn't realize the content was the factor that made nerdcore. Nice beats. I'm diggin' the chorus (for me, the chorus is the most important part of a rap/hip-hop song; I look for a good non-rappie melody in the chorus which you have provided). 4/5
Melvin
A little Weezerry. Very good entry. I don't think ANYTHING could make this a better entry. Period (right here ".") 5/5
Paco Del Stinko
Why aren't you signed god dammit?! Hmmm, So far, I would say you'd win except that damned Melvin guy. I'll have to listen to both over and over again to make a voting decision. 5/5
Ross Durand
I like the claps and snaps. I might have to try that sometimes. Neil Youngy (I guess I'm the label king). The keys are doing wonders to keep my interest. Fantastic. 4/5
Spinlock
I wanna keep getting better. A pad (such as keys) would really help make this tune even better. Oh, and there they are at around 1:50. The hook is nice. 3/5, could easily be 4/5
Steve Durand
Horny! pants down....so to speak. Funny tune. Nice groove. 4/5
Steve Hand Puppet and His Poorly Considered Solo Effort
This sucks. Worst entry of the week. Oh, sorry, that was my trivial, selfish, defensive alter-ego review (the one who undeservedly gives bad reviews because he is a little child who gets no respect; wonder why). Down boy, down! Ok. It's not so "poorly considered". Nice groove. I like the feel of the whole song. Maybe we need more Poorly Considered Solo Efforts. 4/5
Swilington
Nice instrumental groove. 4/5
Those Meddling Kids
Nice song, but your album will undoubtably have better tunes. 3.5/5
Wes Davis
Very nice voice and very nice toon. I expect to hear more from you. Now, go forth and do what you do best: catchy, poppy, better-than-the-average-jack-johnson wundermints! 5/5
Wormsweater
Needs some serious EQ adjustment. Did you mix this in the headphones? I think you and Wes could do a great duet. This is very demo-y, but I'll still keep it. Do avoid becoming too much like Jack Johnson. Oooo.... 1:40, great musical goodness. I'm feelin' this. 4/5, would be 5/5 with some better production (please post any such better mixes so I can upgrade).
Zoosneakers
Not unlike that Baz Luhrmann (sp?) song with a Butthole Surfers twist. Cool. 3/5
+++++++++++++The Woyud++++++++++++
Top Picks
Booty Chesterfield Trio
Melvin
Paco Del Stinko
Wes Davis
I didn't hear anything that was repeated too much.
Ok, I did see some asshole making tons of comparisons in his reviews, but otherwise great fight.
I'm going to work. When I get back, I'll relisten to the top four and my vote will go -----> right after here.
right here ---> It's SO hard! I wanna vote for Booty, but I felt that was Stinko, so I consulted with Melvin, who referred me to Wes. Of course, everyone wanted my vote. Hmmmm...what to do. I won't vote for Booty because its a bit too RATM. I want to vote for Paco, but this isn't his <i>best</i> entry and this ain't the Academy Awards, so there will be no honorary awards.
Wes's song didn't catch me until about 1/3 of the way in. Geez this is hard! While it is Weezerish, it has, for me, relistenability, so I'm going to go with Melvin.
Great fight by all!
Wages - Hoglen & Wages - The Affirmative Mention - Gawking Urethras - The EAF - and more
. Also that blue took the time to count the repetitions in a song he hates 
. At least we made a connection - allbeit one based on hatered!
Goodbye self-confidence.