i have to agree with the first reply that perhaps you may be just a little over-critical... It sounded good and your voice fits well on a country music... I just only heard 33 seconds of your song (my slow connection speed cut the download short) but i think the recording sounds good... if your...
if you'd avoid USB you had to have Audio Interface for your mic to work and that would add to the cost... As far as Ive searched the internet for reviews and comments about budget decent mic + interface, the AT2020 + Scarlett 2i2 combo is a good option... Personally i use AT2035 + Scarlett 2i4...