Song Reviews
My thoughts
Ive been playing for a long time and I would buy this one.It automaticly captures me the first few seconds of the song.It also sounds good for the studio work.I cannot say anything bad about this one at all.The sound is mixed good and the singing goes well with it.
United States, Florida, Clearwater
I Liked It!
Great song you have here 'Darker Still'. I like it when a song starts like this and grabs you in the first beats and don't let go. Everything is good on it. I couldn't wait to see what the bridge was gonna sound like and if it was going to keep it above water...and it 'did'. Very nicely done guitar lead and break. Looks like your band will do very nicely out in the world with this one. Good Luck in your music adventure! ~ Gizzmow, in Bonham, Texas...
United States, Texas, Bonham
Great track
Wow, i liked this track a LOT ! It starts with a great guitar riff and powerfull vocals. Also what is noticed immediately is the great production of the track. Excellent stuff. The guitarsolo in the middel of the song is great too, sound "fresh". Great job guys !
Netherlands, Bilthoven
I Had It All
"I Had it All" is a high energy hard rockin' song. Great production mix that captures the energy of this original masterpiece. Great guitar riffs that drive this song with all instruments adding to the chemistry of this concoction. Have to say this is one of the best rock songs I have heard on NumberOneMusic. Recommend checking "I Had It All" out if you like hard rock music! WFJS...Scott
United States, Colorado, Denver
Rock on!!
This is the kind of Rock that one truly can enjoy and feel as well..I can sense this may even be the type of Song i could see picked up as an Action track in a big Action/Adventure film in Hollywood!!..the right chemistry and beat is what it generally can lead to a hit...you have managed to do just that will keepin us bangin our heads!!
United States, New York, Bethpage
ELECTRIC
Really love the energy you brought to this production. The message was clear, motivating, and positive enough to relate to. The electric guitar was a perfect instrument to give this song the energy it needs defitnitely pushed this song over the edge!! Great voice as well you totally delivered brother keep doing what great people do. You certainly have the passion for this genre. ~Diverse
United States, Tennessee, EAST (PYRAMID CITY) MEMPHIS ©
Awesome!!!
Congratulations! A very good song to listen to. The energy she spends is indescribable. All this accompanied by a rock rhythm with a vocal well arranged. The guitar is a musical based on keeping all the music expression. The song is very good, as well as a sensational harmony, it has its own identity, that is, is a song that does not look like any other. A great meshing of the bass with the drums and a sensational dynamics.
Brazil, Guarujá
Rock ON ! Keep Creating
Rock ON ! Keep Creating I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we're from, everyone loves music. Billy Joel One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. Bob Marley Music can change the world because it can change people. Bono Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything. Plato
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Darker Still - I had it all
rock! powerfull sound! a mix between Kenny Wayne Sheperd, Red Hot Chili Peppers a some Dream Theater keyboards riffs...i like that song expecially in the second part (after the guitar solo)...go on!
Italy, Pisa
I Had It All
This was the only song that asked for a review that I was impressed with tonight. The vocals are exactly where they should be in the mix! Your voice is strong and it's in key. Your vocals remind me of Corey Glover from Living Color and he has an amazing voice. The guitar was tasty not too flashy just right on target. The only thing that I was little bothered by was the keys in the chorus. The horn sound I don't agree with for one. To me it sounds unnecessary and it's like a bright sound that clashes with the over all sound of the song. From the beginning of this song I thought this is a pretty cool sound. You have the groove the voice and tone everything was there and then I hear this scale in this upper register and I'm thinking what is this? The ending of the phrase reminds me of something you'd hear at a basketball game over the loudspeakers to ramp up the crowd. If I was going to add keys to this song it would be bass and something to give everything else a little nudge in the bottom end of the music. I get the idea behind the keys and it's not horrible by any means it just doesn't do anything for me. I just listened to the song again and seriously the only thing I would have changed is that patch of keys. Pick a lower octave and make it just barely audible and listen to it or remove them completely. This is just my opinion and you can think I'm if you'd like but I'd ask around and see what your friends / fans think. Ultimately they will be your strongest critics anyway
United States, Pennsylvania, Swoyersville
Hard to hold, easy to drop...
Darker Still brings us I had it all. A straight up in your face kind of power groove combining the best of Southern Rock and old style Heavy Metal of the mid 70's and a great deal of influence shines through. From a listener's standpoint it is classic hard rock that smacks you in the face and demands the attention it deserves. From a producer's standpoint I would say that they completely crushed the tracks in the mixing and mastering and I believe that this song deserved a great deal more dynamic range in that area. Its a great song, but a bit overcooked.
United States, Texas, Houston
All Of This is Had !
ROCKIN! Love the fast entry and then the vocals hit. Great production. Great guitars. Great drums. This is what a rock song should sound like. This sounds like a 90's band on tour with Aerosmith or something like that. I'd like to hear more from the band and I'm not usually into "harder" edged rock - and this is a great song. Smooth. Catchy. I'd put this on my playlist and put on repeat. Keep up the great work!
United States, California, Huntington Beach
You still have it all!!
Nothing but in your Face "Rawk-&-Rule. The songs I have posted here are half passed demos and I revel in the fact that the real is coming. Some reviews have been kind but most spot on truth and I like that. N1M has made me appreciate what we do as Musicians, Writers, Producers, & Artists. Just like anything in this life with GOOD comes BAD. And some in betweens (my demos) Before I review anyone's artistry i painstakingly listen to about 10 seconds of every single song up for review on the boards. Sometimes that can be time consuming to say the least. Without harming feeling but must be stated note; some of this so called music is painful to listen to. I somewhat feel sorry for the bands who don't have a clue and that's no Joke. After the quick go over I re-listen to the interesting songs that stuck out for 30 seconds. Usually there are few. Yes I take this serious and set time aside for it because every time I review a song I learn something about my craft and usually become inspired to play. Your song "I Had It All" is one of those rare birds that made me want to play all day! It has drive, well rehearsed, smart, passionate, complete, motivational, polished, properly produced, too the point, & extremely powerful. All aspects of the song are spot on. It has it all and you're giving it away "Now there's nothing left to say" I Is A "HAMMER SONG" let me explain. I take reviewing other artists real serious. I have my own system for doing so. It's called: AWZ'z N1M HAMMER SYSTEM or "ANHS" for short "AWZ" that's me; "HAMMER" Is an acronym for the 6 catagories of the song being reviewed Your song scored 5☆'s On my ANHS Review This is a in your face awesome Song! It Has everything a hammer needs to drive the nail home. This Song is a HAMMER Song The HAMMER system is pretty self explanatory. HOOK ☆☆☆☆☆ ARRANGEMENT ☆☆☆☆☆ MUSIC ☆☆☆☆☆ MUSICIANSHIP ☆☆☆☆☆ ENTERTAINMENT ☆☆☆☆☆ RADIO READY ☆☆☆☆☆ If you had gotten anything less than 5☆ in any category I would take the time to explain why. Well Done AWZ
United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Review
Love this tracc ill jam tht in the slab fareal keep em coming fam mabe we could work on a collaboration soon fam hmu whn ever yuh hve time checc out my traccs naughty dawg gone be the name soon
United States, Texas, Houston
Rock with 'bells and whistles'
I Had It All is a rock song that comes with many nice features, a great energy, mint performance and good sound. I love the space you created for the vocals, the breaks and the effects used on the guitar. I have the impression the distortion sound is different towards the end, after the solo which maybe on purpose. Just by the frequency of repeats in the chorus you could consider changing the title to for example Just Walk Away. I think the keyboard is not really needed to enhance the song, could be covered with backing vocals and guitar but it is already full on. All in all I love it, some creative ideas and experimenting with sounds (eg. the guitar sound at the end).
New Zealand, Hamilton
Nice, tight rock gem!
The guitars sound fantastic and the sound is very crisp and tight. I love the vocals, too. Great and memorable guitar riff. Nice wah, that adds a nice variation. The little stop also adds interest. Really nice solo. The only negative I can think of is that perhaps the song is a little long, considering the repetition. Nothing wrong with repetition, I just think it might be a little better if shorter. You do a nice job of changes along the way (adding and subtracting instruments and intensity) that helps, a lot. Really great job. What a sound. I look forward to hearing more.
United States, Arizona, Scottsdale