Normalcy
Bias
Music:
Andy Craddock, Lucid 8
Lyrics:Jonny Craddock, Eddy Williams
Lyrics:Jonny Craddock, Eddy Williams
This song hooks you with a fantastic blend of electric
guitar and piano. The drums are smashing. The vocals are smoky and raspy. The
message conveys a sense of hope that we can overcome and fly higher rather than
sell our souls for misery. Overall production is radio play quality.
“The Truth”
Music: Jonny Craddock, Lucid 8
Lyrics: Jonny Craddock
Music: Jonny Craddock, Lucid 8
Lyrics: Jonny Craddock
Intro has an ethereal
tone that feels like it is reaching into another realm. Somewhat mystical in mood,
then the strumming begins pulling you in deeper. As soon as you are hooked, the
tempo increases and the drums come in. Very catchy tune, the first chorus is
upbeat and ascending even though the lyrics express betrayal and the inability
to be able to trust someone. The contrast makes it stand out in an edgy way. It
is a great song about not accepting less than trust and honesty in any
relationship.
Lucky
The intro hooks you much like “Pop Goes the World”
does. As the song picks up, the joy of the vocalist shines through. It is
completely believable that he really is lucky. He is having such a good time
that a listener cannot help but feel happy as well. Some of the simple phrases
of the song, like having the radio on and driving down the highway really focus
on the simple things in life that people can be grateful for. It is a sweet
song. Great vocal tone and color, perfectly arranged and keeps a listener’s
interest from beginning to end. The background vocals are great. They change it
up just enough that they add the right flavor to this track.
The sweetest part of
this song is the chorus. The vocals of the lead singer really call attention to
the lyrics at this point. The music is perfectly crafted and flows well with
the lyrics creating a vocal painting. The listener can feel what rabbit kisses
might have felt like. Vocalist expresses that emotion rather well. The drums
are spot on, have good rhythm and tone. They really help pull the listener
through the song.
Pieces
This song just
radiates with love from the very first note. The vocalist conveys his feelings
as if he is experiencing all those positive emotions at that moment and we get
a view into his soul. His vocals are smooth and inviting. The drums and guitar
are perfectly arranged for this track. They keep the mood gentle, but push the
point of the song, that there are tough things they may go through, that he
will always be there, and wants to see them be successful. As an upbeat love
song, this track really has the potential to be a hit. The music arrangement is
great from beginning to end, and the background vocals add the perfect
finishing touch to a really great song.
Lucidity
Attention grabbing intense electric guitar intro
with drums following quickly. Anticipation builds naturally while waiting for
the lyrics to begin. The vocalist has a great tone and color for the style of
the song. The guitar starts to feel a little repetitive just as the drums come
to the forefront, and then it suddenly changes, creating an even more pleasant
experience for the senses. The mood changes whenever the guitar drops to more
of a background position. The overall quality of the recording and mastering is
at a professional level. This song would be well received in this genre and sounds
like it is ready for radio play.
The
Road
The intro has a very similar sound and feel to
Firehouse’s Love of a Lifetime. It immediately creates a sensation of comfort
and deep emotion. The vocals are rich and intriguing and are reminiscent of
Ugly Kid Joe. The vocalist pulls the listener in, inviting them to listen to his
story. You can feel that he appreciates that their love is hanging on even when
he is gone on the road. The guitar and drums are perfectly crafted to support
the mood and vocals in this song. The lyrics are memorable and the melody helps
the song continue to be recalled long after listening to it. The harmony and
background vocals are a great addition to the song when the chorus repeats.
This song is definitely radio ready and has the potential of being a hit.
Only
One
Upbeat intro that creates a great and happy mood. The
vocals are crisp and clear. The drums and guitar are professionally recorded
and keep the emotion of the song moving throughout the entire track. The
harmony is perfectly timed and spot on. Great track to dance to. The bridge is
crafted in a way that pulls the listener deeper into the song. The vocalist
believably portrays his desire to make a woman the only one.
Cliché
Lone electric guitar sprinkled with drums in the
intro hooks the listener. As the drums become more consistent, the mood
changes. The vocals create a calming sensation when they first enter. The dual
vocals fill out the song, eliminating the sense of a competition between the
instrumentation and the vocals. There is a sense of a battle taking place as
the vocals and instrumentation wrestle into the foreground. The lyrics pop
through the song at key places.
Idle
Revolution
The drums starting off the song is brilliant
crafting. It is interesting and makes a listener pay more attention. As the
guitar comes in, the skill of the guitarist is clear. The lyrics get lost in
the musical arrangement, but the song keeps the attention of the listener all
the way to the end. A good raw, intense edgy song.
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