Let me apologize, it started off I was going to have results Wednesday when I found out I had (admittedly pretty simple and quick) homework, and then I had forgotten that I had a 12 hour day on Thursday, and then last night was over at a friends playing Red Dead Redemption while he recorded some bass for a friends and from their we went straight over to another friend's place for most of the night and by the time I got home I was out for the count. My apologies for delaying the results guys, entirely my fault.
But without further ado ROUND 6 RESULTS:
Senecadawg2: Kevin Gilbert- Song For a Dead Friend
melancholy pianos and a down trodden voice, this is some sad stuff. The sound of the song is one of looking back, and the lyrics reflect that. It’s a very pretty, depressed song, but one thing I don’t necessarily get down with is the vocals. They’re not bad, but they’re not something I really like either. He can obviously get the feel for the song, and he hits all the right notes, it’s just something about his voice itself that I don’t necessarily jive with. Other than that minor complaint, this was a great submission, one that I might have to save for the future.
8/10
GentlemanofDread: Johnny Cash - Hurt
Ahh, Johnny Cash, my dad’s a huge fan of Cash, and this song is definitely a familiar one. Back in early high school, you could say I was still religious, and along with going to Catholic church, I would go with my friend to his non-denominational church’s weekly youth night, and they loved to play this song before a certain part of the night full of prayer. For that reason, I kind of connect to it religious ties as opposed to tough times, although it certainly could give that feel, I’m aware of that. It’s not a song I really care for anymore, but at the same time it brings back memories of my friend and I dicking around and not paying much attention to all the religious shit going on around us, and I can appreciate that.
6.5/10
Onno: Porcupine Tree - Feel So Low
Another entry from Porcupine Tree, this song musically feels like sun washing all over me, meanwhile the lyrics describe feeling so low, and it really makes this song into something ultra fantastic. This is quite literally a perfect breakup song, while it makes me feel better the lyrics perfectly describe how one would feel. Fantastic entry Onno, This is without a doubt a song I will keep close by for any future breakup, or when I’m feeling like dirt, it is just absolutely amazing.
10/10
Sacul: Destiny Potato - Love Song
Another song from Destiny Potato I see, and entitled Love Song no less, let’s see how she goes. A nice chunky riff accompanied by some wonky vocals that shed their weirdest effects for the lovely vocals from Destiny Potato that I know of. The lyrics certainly fit within in the theme, and the synths going on behind give this song such an upbeat feel. I like that section around 2:14 that only lasts for a few seconds, but the blast beats and aggression is something I can definitely dig. The chorus is pretty tight too.(By the way, from what you’ve sent me, I’ve gotta ask do you know of Look Right Penny? They’re not active anymore do to their vocalist having to battle cancer :C but I feel like you would love them if you haven’t heard of them already!) I like the bass, and I love the part around 3:50, the playful music behind those lyrics
it brings a little laughter to my face. Great submission dude.
9/10
Adace: Mono - Follow The Map
This is a band I always mean to check out but just never get around to. Piano, strings, and what sounds like the little bell set(mini xylophone yay!) I had in elementary school gives this song a pull at the ol’ heart strings. Finding beauty in other things is a great way to get over a break up, and this song makes beautiful seem like an insult, it’s absolutely gorgeous, and the music video is quite pretty as well, not that that has anything to do with how I’ll rate it, but it is so nyeh! I will definitely make sure next time I get the urge to check these guys out that I actually do!
9.5/10
PROGdrummer: Porcupine Tree - Time Flies
Aww yissss, more Porcupine Tree, this time from The Incident. I’ve never checked this one out, mainly due to how split down the middle it seems to have fans, who either really like it, or find it pretty lacking compared to their past work. All I know is that this song makes me feel better, and nothing’s even wrong right now, it’s just a gorgeous song that lifts up my spirits. Guess I’ll now have to check out The Incident, as I really liked this. Also saving this for any future break ups.
9/10
Zantera: American Football - Never Meant
A very pretty song, the drums lay down a lovely beat and the guitars sound pristine and lifting. When the vocals come in, it brings back the late ’90s/early 2000’s for me, which I definitely like. The lyrics are pretty tight too. Overall this is a song that I could definitely find myself listening to after a break up, on the long walks that follow break ups for me. Fantastic submission all around, I’ll have to check out more from these guys, and save this one on a post-breakup playlist.
9.5/10
WebRaider: Alter Bridge - Blackbird
I’m a mild fan of Alter Bridge, I find their newest album absolutely radical, but never really cared to check their past work out due to experiencing a pretty awful live performance from them. But two of my best friends absolutely love Alter Bridge, and this song is one they would never stop talking about, and would often listen to, and I would absently daydream about other things. Shame on me, it’s a great song, a melancholic feel permeates the song, which when experiencing a tough breakup or event in my life, I always need something either ridiculously happy, or melancholic, and this fits the bill. Myles Kennedy dazzles with his voice, while Tremonti lays down some gawt dang solid guitar. Great submission!
9/10
Senecadawg2: 44.5+8= 52.5
Sacul: 38.5+9=47.5
Zantera: 42.5+9.5= 52
Onno: 39+10= 49
WebRaider: 42.5+9=51.5
Adace: 45+9.5=54.5
PROGdrummer: 40.5+9=49.5
GenlemanofDread: 40.5+6.5= 47
MoraWinterSoul: 45
A fantastic round guys, you really outdid yourselves!
So Round 7 would appear to be the new band round! I want you guys to send me a new band/artist you discovered this year and have grown to really like. They don't have to be a new band on the scene per say, just a band you've newly discovered this year. Get at it you dorks!