Hey Shaky - Downloaded last night & listening at work on headphones.
I listened to your last offering, so I wanted to check this out as well.
It Got You Too
I have pretty much the same comments as last time when it comes to the song and vocals. However, the new mix sounds a lot better to me. The panning out of the guitar actually helps the sound of your voice to my ears..
Just This Side of Eden
I’m going to refrain from and critique of the song itself at this point. Your lyrics are generally a lot deeper than my brain is able to comprehend on a couple of listens, so I would have to study the lyrics a little deeper. If you would like me to do that, I’d be glad to put some time into it. Just one thing, this song was a lot easier for me to listen to than “It Got You Too”. I think the fact that you brought this one in under 3:30 helped that a bit.
Your voice sounds
much better to me on this one. It sounds like you are laying off a bit and not forcing it. I think this style of singing and this range works for you. I will add that though I like this style & range for your voice, you need to be careful that your are still properly supporting it. I hear a little (not much mind you) wavering in couple spots. I catch a little of that harshness creep back in around the bridge where you are trying to push it out again.
The mixing of the guitar is much better than in the original version of “It Got You Too”. The playing is still a little shaky but listenable. (heh, so is mine for what I do).
I would call this an improvement over your last offering. Good job.
