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REVIEWS OF "WAR BRIDE"

"A Hit" "Very powerful and sharp industrial track. Catchy melody, perfect vocals and cool drums. Solid 5 out of 5."
Reviewed by: magnu from Moscow, Russian Federation

"Drums are powerful, vocals work very well, (both wet and dry), guitars are used tastfully to build strength but hold back enough to allow the other element through. This is a very professionally written and performed song. When do you play NYC?"

"Nice Drums... The guitars are screaming.. Causing earth quakes over there? You have tremors here.. Good job! Smooth vox. Although it is the guitars that steal the show... Regardless.. top down a winner.. Good song!"

"From a person who never listens to industrial I can say that your song got me open. It was just sonically superior to so much shit...so heavy and so raw."

"Fuck a fifteen word review... this can be summed up in two:
FUCKING HARD!
keep doin' what you do."

"I think these guys have potential!"

"Now this I really liked, just about every aspect of the song appealed to me. The drums which I couldn't work out if they were a mix of live and programmed (?)sounded excellent, the guitars were powerful and parts of it added an almost "Gothic" touch to the song (don't take that as an insult !) and I really liked the effected vocals. What more can I say, cool song"
Watts from United Kingdom

"This is really good! I would listen to this again...and again! I like the contrast with the more techno backround and the rougher voice! I love this!"
- BrpleVampiregrl from Tappan, New York on 31May2006

THE NEWEST MUSICIAN REVIEWS OF THE REMIXED TRACK "THE DAY I CLOSED MY EYES" (WAR BRIDE) FROM GARAGEBAND.COM

"Immediately the ear picks up on the vocal effects, they are so tasteful here and it is especially striking because the song seems to be framework to feature the vocalist nearly exclusively. Thankfully it is a good creative decision because he has a strong charismatic voice that works well as a song feature. With song structure this good, ( nice woven verses into relevant sounding choruses ) I could see this gaining a massive fan base, it just has the potential to be appealing to such a wide range that so many people wish they had. The potential of this song is only limited by the quality of production it ultimately recieves, the arrangement is wonderfully set up, the performances are absolutely there. This song, groves, is fluid and above all else is just begging to be polished up. Nice work !"
Reviewed by: WeGotThisFar
San Francisco, California
November 29th, 2006

"Super catchy! Wonderfully put-together piece of music. The intro sets up the song perfectly, and the other instruments seem to slide in smoothly as the song builds. The beat is wonderfully laid out-I love the sound of the snare and the way in which each measure leads into the upbeat. I like the fact that the chorus leans more towards a hard rock style-nice contrast to the very clearly industrial verses."
Reviewed by: dyami
Santa Fe, New Mexico
December 1st, 2006

MUSICIAN'S REVIEWS OF "BREAK THE BROKEN" FROM GARAGEBAND.COM

"This song is just a killer song, I have nothing but praise for this song, I can't think of anything bad for this song. This song is way better than the first song. And I thought the first song was going to be hard to beat, but you guys really pulled it off. I just love it. Keep making songs like this because then you guys will make it big in no time."
Reviewed by: slouch30
Riverside, California
December 1st, 2006

"Heartfelt... This has a very interesting and unique appraoch...it sounds like you guys can bring the muscle, but the verse is really reserved and haunting...this brings even more heaviness to your sound; it sounds like you guys have some good chops musically and really pay attention to dynamics and mood -not alot of bands do that; strong bridge and heartfelt track."
Reviewed by: gounderus
Albuquerque, New Mexico
November 28th, 2006

"Harmonic interplay is a joy to listen to and when it is done well it is extra special.Good guitar work looming ominously in the background makes this accomplished piece a pleasure. Song title is excellent!"
Reviewed by: calicosafaris from England, United Kingdom

"Everything is slick. Lyrics are real sweet. Drummer...tight. Def-a good one."
Reviewed by: MissFortune1
Lockport, New York
November 19th, 2006

"This band plays really well together. The drummer is very solid. I liked his drumbeat the entire song. This song creates a good changing mood. "Can't break the broken" I really like that line. Good job guys."
Extra Credit: Male Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Bass, Melody, Beat.

Reviewed by: horizonfall
Boca Raton, Florida
November 24th, 2006

"I liked the way you put these styles together. It seams to be a good mix of the styles. I liked the drummer, he keeps it all together. The band plays well together, and the song has a nice feel, and a nice performance by all. Keep it up you guys are on the right track...DCW"
Reviewed by: dragcitywarehouse
Wewoka, Oklahoma
November 20th, 2006

"This is a quality song, the production is a little weird, really compressed, but it's great song. Excellent guitar work, the vocals are good, the drums are tight but the drums themselves are mixed down by too much processing. I'd re-mix this personally, but, it's still a great song. You're right, you can't break the broken. This is garageband so the production should be secondary, but, if you put it out here like this you should expect honesty...The arrangement is perfect."
Extra Credit: Male Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Bass, Mood, Originality, Most Rocking Track.

Reviewed by: KronikDen
Rockland, Massachusetts
November 23rd, 2006

MUSICIAN'S REVIEWS OF "CRUEL MAY" FROM GARAGEBAND.COM

"I am not your slave "sweet" I love it..... The offbeat rhythm is awesome.... Sounds all dark and moody. Good stuff to listen to in the dark."
Reviewed by: neverbetter
Columbia, South Carolina
November 24th, 2006

"Lovely guitar riff. Great singer! In tune, and great timing."
Reviewed by: jordanjackson707
November 28th, 2006

"Awesome headbanging rhythm. The drums on this track really stand out. A huge guitar tone as well, works very good on this song. The vocals remind me of stone temple pilots early stuff...well done and in tune. The production seems a little quiet overall, but the levels are right...all the instruments are easily heard, and the vocals are clear, so that's good. That huge guitar tone would lend itself easily to a solo, and at only 3:32 long, you certainly had room for one. Overall this is a well written, well executed song. Great stuff!"
Reviewed by: martyrnthe1st
Newburgh, Indiana
November 27th, 2006

MUSICIAN'S REVIEWS OF "I RAN" (remixed cover) FROM GARAGEBAND.COM

"I can't begin to tell you how much I hate the Flock of Seagulls version of this. I managed to listen to this all the way through, though - so one of us, you or I, deserve a medal for making that happen. Not sure which. This is a pretty decent arrangement, I appreciate that the gimmicks used in the original were largely downplayed in this version. It has a very modern hard alt rock vibe to it, the electronics are used really tastefully and in general the performances are solid. It's a pretty well thought out production, more so probably than that hideous Flock of Seagulls song. Love the layered vocals on the verse. Really nice job. I honestly don't think there is such a thing as saving this song, but you've made a valiant effort." Reviewed by:- Shane_C from San Mateo LISTENER REVIEWS

"Good stuff guys, "Break the Broken" is pretty catchy. "Cruel May"' opening riff reminds me a lot of Down, Phil Anselmo's other band. It Reminds me of old tool, too. I like the voice and the lyrics, and as far as the guitar riffs go, my favorite melody is definitely the first riff in war bride. LOL... and the cover of a Flock Of Seagulls is, of course, mad cool. pretty fuckin random, but cool. xD overall, i think you guys got an interesting sound, and with the right production it could be even better. keep on rockin, son."
Dolom Zero

"I can get off listining to you guys. Your music is in my comfort zone. Nice work to all of you..Keep it together.
SUCCESS!"
Tommy Allred

MUSICIAN'S REVIEW OF "WHEN APRIL COMES" FROM GARAGEBAND.COM

"The intro lulls one awake Like a slow, tainted, growing flower, this song rises up in the ashes of morning. Nice soundscapes throughout, and the guitars have a sweet and airy tone. Then the piece kicks into rock gear; tribal-rock drums exciting, distorted guitar power-chording, while voices chant "ohh-ohh-ohh!" in a stadium-rock-gone-ethereal fashion. The rest of the song progresses to the idea that it is being moody, enchanting and slow-building."

"Intro, I love the mood setting here on the intro. Effects and High Energy Performance here is the way to go. Way to set this song up! Arrangement: Good Chord Structure, solid instruments with Great Effects. Low and High ends really are full of clarity and style to keep Originality and Freshness! Bridge, with the length of this song, the hook here was really important, But definately set's this song up for a MOVIE SOUNDTRACK!!! Way to Go!! "