Anson Seabra - Last Time [Review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“This track is quiet, and yet the power of the vocals rings loud with power. The emotion is enhanced by both the simple piano melody, and common sense lyrics written with an uncommon talent. ”
“This track is quiet, and yet the power of the vocals rings loud with power. The emotion is enhanced by both the simple piano melody, and common sense lyrics written with an uncommon talent. ”
“Soft melancholy never sounded so good.
This song carries the vibe of the internal voice whispering inside your head not to call that person at 3 AM. That person you know you shouldn’t be alone with.
Dreamy and sleepy, but full of emotional danger, ‘I Can’t Be Alone With You’ is a triumph for singer/songwriter Brooklyn Doran. ”
“NevilleSounds began writing this song to better understand the emotions of a friend diagnosed with cancer, but the theme expanded from there to the plight of many.
The track is heavy in a rock ballad kind of way and 100% of the download proceeds go to the charity Rethink Mental Illness ... so check it out because the world needs more empathy all the way around.”
“The world needs more original Christmas songs and Daniel Blake delivers here with a nice singer’songwriter coffeehouse vibe.
Calm and well-written, this is a song to sit back and listen to as you reflect on another year passing while giving thanks for ‘The Ones You Love.’”
“Perfectly capturing the singer/songwriter sound, Chris Ayer delivers ‘Selfish,’ an ode to self realization and longing for a different way.
The song feels real and true in its earnest revelation that we tend to be our own worse enemies at times. ”
“This track starts with heartfelt set of emotional lyrics, before transforming into a pop-infused and energetic feel good number.
That early emotion is threaded throughout, but the overall vibe is positive and full of hope. The video adds an element of fun with its entertaining ideas.”
“Vocals that feel raw and vulnerable highlight the impact of the well-written lyrics on this track. But do not dismiss the dark humor of the video which makes its point visually as well. ”
“A beautiful folksy song about that one love that slipped away.
’One Regret’ is a song of heartache, but also one of hope because the emotions are so universal and it always gives us hope to know what we are feeling is shared by others. ”
“The band offers a nice mix of vocals that cohesively blend to capture a spirit and aura that is as dreamy and enchanting as the call of the ‘Wild’ can sometimes be. There is a subtle Celtic quality to the music and with it comes a nice traditional sound.”
“Packing complex emotions and themes into her writing, Evie Irie’s songwriting is far beyond her actual age. Actually, her songwriting shines for a any age so that comment is unfair to say. Though it is a fact that she is only sixteen, so be aware of this rising star, because the vocals are just as intriguing as the writing.
The video is well down as well and helps bring ‘The Optimist’ to life.”
“Bringing a perspective not often heard from in popular music, Betsie Gold deliver a heartfelt ballad detailing her pain and angst of being trapping among a party crowd of friends. The lyrics and performance permeates with honest emotion.”
“The emotion and passion come through in the vocals which always goes a long way to making a song come alive. The melody is both calm and brooding at the same time. Matter of fact the single as a whole is steeped in frustration, and yet there is an underlying hope on the fringes of the performance. I did find myself hoping for that moment of explosion in pace, passion, or performance and even though it never quite came, I was engaged from start to finish.”
“Devon Braxton has answer the question every shy or introverted person gets sick of answering ... ‘Why You So Quiet?’
And Braxton has done it in glorious pop magic. Spot on vocals and an undeniable rhythm bring life to this track that will be stuck in your head for days! ”
“There is a nice wordplay to the writing, and the vocal performance is a natural for such a song. Landing somewhere in the Americana, Singer/Songwriter spectrum of Folk music, ‘King of Diamonds’ is a track that is easy to fall into. I do wish we had heard more of the female voice that came in at the end.”
“Starting out with sweet vocals and a simple melody, ‘Coolest Kid’ turns dark and dangerous and heavy along the way — which is perfect the lyrics and subject matter.
A pop song that delves almost into a punk vibe, before settling into a heart breaker by the end.”
“Old School smooth. A love song that would be as at home in the 1970s, as it is here in 2019.
Never underestimate the timeless appeal of a simple melody and heartfelt lyrics.”
“Dark, alluring, and intriguing, ‘Throwing Darts’ is a track that arrives with pinpoint accuracy.
Powerful imagery to the songwriting and an engaging beat are perfect vessels for Bria Lee to showcase her talented vocals. ”
“This track feels strangely intimate which is odd given it was written after a voyeuristic moment from afar.
The vocals are haunting and beautiful and the writing itself suburb as it touches on emotions we all feel and display — even we we do not realize we are projecting certain elements of ourselves.”
“Given the genre of ‘Bye Bye,’ and the fact Sophie Gray is a burgeoning 15 yo pop starlet, there will no doubt be comparisons to Taylor Swift. However, that line is a tough one for me to draw.
Gray brings a heaver, songwriter vibe to this commercial mix and that somehow layers in an additional bit of emotion that transcends beyond youthful energy, to wise, world observer.”
“Letting go is tough to do, and sometimes it hurts more to see the other person let go too fast. This track takes those emotions and distills them down to a heartfelt Indie ode to that pain and frustration. The vocals are laced with heartache and the simply melody works well in tandem. ”