I better get some reviews in before I start the new song or I'll never get around to it. I did a like and dislike this time because I have been accused of only pointing out the good and not giving constructive comments. Please do not confuse dislikes with not liking the song. The dislikes are more opinions than anything.
Berkeley Social Scene
Likes - Has a cool Van Morrison vibe. A nice moody groove. Very well done. I like it.
Dislikes - Why is the sax so dry compared to the rest of the mix? It sounds great, but it's on a different stage with no width. It's really not a dislike as much as a personal preference, I guess.
BLT and the Psychotics
Likes - DJ has a great voice and I love working with her. Very professional. The same goes for Paco. They are real time players. I never get asked what the bbm is nor what are the chords. I send what I have and they return awesomeness. Then I mix it all shitty and submit it.
Dislikes - I wish that I didn't suck at golf.
Bobobo-bo Bobo-bo
Likes - I like this a lot. Although mentioned that the screaming vox were not good, I disagree, it makes the song. I'd go watch this band for sure!
Dislikes - There is no reason that this song couldn't have been mixed better. If nothing else, just running a preset EQ on the master for more bottom. Also, not so much a dislike, but this sounds like every other screamo song on the radio. Not a bad thing, just an originality thing.
Canonical Man
Likes - The guitar chords and bass line are cool. I like how the shaker/or hi-hat keeps the song moving. The story sounds like it could be a Spinal Tap song, lol. I like it.
Dislikes - The intro distracted me for a second. The chorus is a bit distracting too. Nothing bad though.
EggNogAdam
Likes - Great piano and vocals. Sounds very live except for the vocal reverb. But other than that, I like this for being so stripped down.
Dislikes - Who's Edward James? The vocals are too dry in my opinion. The piano is wet with room ambiance, so the vox should sound like they are in the same room.
Hey it's Romer
Likes - All the sound FX are awesome. Cool mixing. Sounds like you had fun.
Dislikes - rap.
illscreen
Likes - The backing music is pretty cool except the awful video game crap. I liked your rhymes, lol. Nice addition of the Jesse Eisenberg style apology about your grandmas cooking was gold. I lolled. You sound young, and if you are kudos. If you are 30 living in your mom's basement, grow up. But all considering, good job.
Dislikes - nerd rap. Although it does make me laugh for about a minute. Then I want to burn it with fire.
Infinity Point Buck
Likes - You said John Lennon? Flute was cool. The vocal delivery in parts sounded like if Frank Zappa did rap.
Dislikes - rap. Beats could have been moe dope. Isn't rap all about the back beat?
Kapitano
Likes - Wow, great production! I love it when a musician puts time and thought into his/her arrangements and production. It shows dedication and how serious you are about your craft. Good job.
Dislikes - Other than loving the groove, I don't really know what this song is about. So I just have to assume it's about the title, lol.
King Arthur
Likes - This song has a great foot tappin' rhythm. Great guitars and I love the flute. The chorus is catchy and easily memorable. Went for the title as the main character of the story. I like that because I do that too from time to time.
Dislikes - Not much to dislike. Your throat phlegm made me want to hack up a smurf a couple times, but other than that, not much.
Larry
Likes - The bridge is my favorite part. I guess because it wasn't so cluttered. I like the distortion on the guitar, but too centered. Stay strong, Larry, you are on the edge of finding your sound and then you will knock us dead.
Dislikes - I know it's fun to layer tracks, but there is a limit of how many should be used, lol. A bit cluttered and you had instruments fighting each other for the same spot on stage. The cool sounding guitar was almost up the center and too upfront. Would have sounded great panned out wide left and right. I never understood why people bitch about a song fight song about Song Fight. Now I see why.
MC Who Izzy
Likes - Ok, this starts promising with a nice acoustic and country drum beat. The piano is a nice touch. But the vox, although good, are effected dis-favorable to your song. I laughed at the edit eff-up at the end. lol
Dislikes - The vocals don't match the sound of the instruments. Like on a different stage. Also, when you cut the music for a vocal solo, don't cut it so abrupt. If you have no choice, a little trick is to take the last note of the instruments and put them on new tracks with a delay so they tunnel/decay away.
noah mclaughlin
Likes - Ross? j/k lol. Very nice production. Everything clean and organized. Good harmonies, Brookie sounds good here, and with the heavy reverb it's fitting. I like the scratchy record and effects a lot. But I tend to be an FX lover. The mix of the FX used here, like in the bridge, with this classic rock folk song is a GREAT contrast. Should be done more!
Dislikes - The only thing I can think of is that it's heavy in one ear. I listened to this song with my head cocked to the side like a dog when you ask him if he wants a cookie.
Paco del Stinko
Likes - YeeHa! Let's go for a drive down PCH. Great song to crank up with the top down. And by top, I mean my pants. This tune rocks, yo. Love the lead bridge and a powerful ending.
Dislikes - You need to double track your lead fitgiddle.
Realist
Likes - The beat in the beginning made me think of the Pixies. But quickly changed. I like this quite a bit. The music is great, the mood is great at delivering the feeling. The break down and arrangement is awesome! Vocals are done well. Good job.
Dislikes - The lead vocals are too piercing. Not a dislike as much as "I'd" like to hear the vocals softer on the edges. Maybe more compression so that they hold the level with the song as a whole better. But no real dislike on this song, just opinions.
Scott Gesser
Likes - This has a nice smooth feel. Good lyrics. Nice voice. Good job.
Dislikes - The chorus is a little hard to hear due to mixing. Like, to much room sound? Not sure. But your harmonizing is fine. Not bad, the song is all there, just tighten up your mixing skills a bit
Sockpuppet
Likes - This is great. I like the karate chop rock. Your single voice sounds good. The lyrics are fun. The delivery is the hook. It makes me want to memorize the verses and sing along, which normally happens in the chorus. But you're not normal, so very fitting. lol.
Dislikes - The chorus harmonizing is a bit distracting, but I like the melody a lot. If given the time, I know you can tighten that up. So there really isn't a dislike on this song.
Steve Durand
Likes - Your music always makes me want to dance. The horns are great as usual. A whole bunch of them in the bridge, nice! This song is making my computer chair squeak.
Dislikes - The bass sounds weird. It picks up the bottom, but just sounds odd. I guess it's the effect you have on it makes it sound hallow.
Yardley Social Scene
Likes - Ah, very clean and happy. Very good production. Vocals sound nice. The instruments are perfect. Ah, the famous Glennny solo.
Dislikes - Stop clapping!