Okay, so all apologies off the back, and thanks a ton for for re-uploading the mix after I couldn't get through on rapidshare. Though I had plenty of time on day 1, by the time I got the mix I had essays and projects due each of the following days. However, now it's easter break, I've just had maybe 15 hours of sleep, and I'm raring to appease mah partna wit a wevu. I've listened to it three times already, and right off the back I'm gonna say it might be the best tape I've been given. :D
1. "Living is easy with eyes closed...." Strawberry Fields, but an interesting remix (not like a techno remix...just a different mix, like the Beatles may have done it themselves). This is actually really cool and a great start to the tape. Kudos!
2. The guitar rythm to this had me thinking 'Ob-la-di ob-la-da' at the start. A simple, groovy tune for most of it. British artist. Most interesting though is the stuff going on around him. Funky keyboards/voices jump in randomly, and by the end it gets really congested with fun stuff. I like it, especially the little guitar bridge and the outro. Thanks.
3. Haha, a little tropical jazz comin my way. Def. like the chords and voices (still not sure what they're saying). A nice, exotic little interlude.
4. Sounds like Lou Reed, yeah...95% sure it's the Velvet Underground, though I'm not that familiar with the song. My brother worships them, so no complaints here. In general I really like the retro-ness of this mix.
5. A little electronic distortion and guitar going on, I like the arpeggios and thick ambience, voice sounds like a mix of artists I know, I kinda dig his rambling. Eclectic mix for sure. You're all right mix-maker, you're all right....
6. Steady fade in of a note struggling to stay in place. Enter bluesy music. Ahh...God this feels familiar. I love her voice, and the song has a great earthy vibe. Feel like pulling out the guitar and jamming along. I approve of this music.
7. Groovy rythm followed by singing in a broken rythm to where I can hardly understand the lyrics. It's not bad. not my favorite, but kind of enjoyable.
8. Nice stomping drum rythm. Nice vocals follow. Alright song, the atmospherics of the chorus and bridge are pretty interesting, so I won't write this one off.
9. Another upbeat one with a strong bass. Intense guitars enter, Heavy brit rock. I like the use of distortion and the vocal effects. Still nothing I can say I dislike on this mix.
10. Guitar arpeggios. I like this chord progression, it's kind of unique. Voice is pretty neutral, which fits the mood. Song is repetitive, though that's almost never a vice for me. Not bad.
11. Bluesy guitar and vocals. It's kind of like black keys with an orchestra. Song bounces around a lot. cool.
12. One of my favorites for a reason I can't quite explain. Snappy verse merging into a rock chorus with a constantly moving vocal melody and great lyrics. Song is followed by a few moments of piano.
13. Guitar-driven rock song (wish I had more words to describe stuffs). It's not bad. Decent chorus.
14. I kinda want to inject myself with this song. Love the feel of the keyboards and far-off voices. Ambient, but rythmic and kind of gritty. Great feel to this one.
15. Guitars and harmonica fade-in. I feel like an old guy would reprimand me for not knowing who this is; I definitely like its general vibe though. Good stuff.
16. Softly strummed acoustic guitar...soft vocals and far off chiming instruments and drums. Some reversed stuff there too. Mostly forgettable, but I like the little guitar bridge and fade out.
17. Good pick for last song. Two chords and a bunch of synths and effects...I like your style! Another song I feel guilty for recognising but not knowing. The vocals and guitar are beautiful though. Nice chorus too.
So yeah, a really great mix, I must say. I didn't love everything, but I can't say I hated anything either. And in general it was exciting to hear songs that I liked and definitely wouldn't have come across otherwise.
I hope these compliments somehow make up for the fact that I'm turning in this review so late. :)