Thanks everybody for taking a listening and provide comments/suggestions!
Legion - Thanks! Yeah, the drums are good in spots and others could use some support. I'll take a look at. The Outro was definitely a quick fade just to finish the song so I could deliver a mix for you guys to listen to. It will get better. Again, thank you for all your suggestions. I'm really glad you enjoy it!
tomjeff76 - Thank you for listening and especially commenting.
jamesyoyo - Thanks for the thorough critique. I agree that the drums need a bit more punch and will look at that now that my ears will be more fresh. Also, we want to have a keyboard part placed throughout the song and the guy who lays those down hasn't had an opportunity yet. So, maybe that will help the part after the chorus you commented on. Again, thank you.
notnat - Thanks man! Drums definitely seem to be the weakness everyone is noticing. However, not bad for a first pass apparently!
drumstixkev - Thanks for discovering the tempo increase through the choruses. Only a drummer would notice that change and appreciate it! Now, as for the vocals that is my buddy Chuck singing. And now I'm not sure if his head will fit through the door here in the studio.
Mamabear - Thank you for listening and providing comment. You always have something nice to say about our music and I appreciate it (even though it isn't the same style that you write).
Spaceduck - I must admit that you have a way with words. You help someone appreciate a job well done but in a way few do. The bass is a fretless Peavey. I see what you mean in the chorus area you are talking about, but yeah the idea there was to make the final chorus be the big anthem and leave the previous one be a bit simplier. Of course, you even said something like that in your response. Again, thanks for the listen and the always entertaining comments.
spacey - Man spacey... Chuck is never going to let me live this response down!
All kidding aside, you are right. He did a tremendous job with the songwriting and the vocals for this one. It has emotion and power, which is all you can ask for when you get a good take. Thanks for the kind words and the listen.
CLEAN - Mark, thank you! "Warm guitar sounds"!!! I'm glad to hear that from you after I mentioned earlier this week how much I loved the sound of your guitars as well. So, I'm glad I did something right!
mgh - Thanks. Now that you mention it, I can see where you would get the Nirvana reference. I don't think we were intentionally going down that route, but I'll take it!!!
lhansen - Larry, thanks for listening and commenting. Us "prog rockers" gotta keep the music flowing!!!
Again, thanks to everyone for listening and providing valuable input. Any others that would like to comment, please feel free. Any and all comments/suggestions are appreciated.
Tom