REVIEW
Stay Rugged by
Felon is a fear ridden classic punk anthem for the disenfranchised. The kick
ass drumming sets the drive and angst for the authentic roots of punk rock
sound. The vocalist tears at the flesh of the song’s message and is the heart
of this melodic and infectious tune.
Lyrically the words are well matched for the wailing guitars and in
keeping with a preamble to the song, “You cannot protect yourself from sadness if you cannot
protect yourself from happiness.” Stay Rugged is a song for
those rage-fueled days when it’s tough out there.
Norine Braun – Braun
and Brains Music - April 24, 2013
REVIEW
Envy knows what it is. Lyrics like, “this is why they envy” is
full of rhythmic rhyme and swag that leaves you wanting more and explains very
well why you are to be envied. Ultra simple and sparse percussive with vocal production
surprisingly works and is always interesting and never dull. This stripped
production style highlights the importance of the artist’s message as well as
the vocalist’s metaphoric meter and fluid flow. I loved the groove and the performance was tight and overall it
was a very pleasing listen. The hypnotic tune is innovative and the original
lyrical imagery invites the listener to enter the green-eyed monster and leave
singing along with the clever hooks like this why you hate me, wish you were
like me. Great songwriting and delivery by rmr321bo.
Norine Braun - Braun
and Brains Music 2013
Johnnie Newkirk Jr.’s, “I just want to be with you” track is
a throwback to an earlier era, circa 70’s soft pop with it’s naivete,
earnestness and innocent lyric and production approach. The sustained opening
strings and guitar strums remind us of being youthful and of that era of sweet
candy pop. This song would work very well in contemporary theatre, musicals or
in children’s productions as the melody is light, airy and approachable.
Johnnie’s silky voice suits this timepiece, his clear diction and tone
enunciates his desire to communicate as a performer and in the meaning of the
lyrics. The song is playful, upbeat and pleasant.
Norine Braun – Braun and Brains
Music 2013
Germany’s Anodine scores a melodic dark introspection with
Into The White Light from their new album Passages. The slippery, snakelike and
foreboding bass lines and ethereal synth-pads winds like a serpentine into your
psyche and fills the emptiness with despair and a longing, searching energy.
The cynical lyrics state a manifesto of the faithless and pose a final question
to the origin of the pain. The lyrics are well matched to the gloom of this
trip rock alternative song with the dreamy and lonely meanderings. The wistful
strings conclude the shadowy journey into the white light. This track was made
for those who love Korn, Massive Attack and Bjork.
Norine Braun - Braun and Brains Music 2013
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