Here is another new original song by the Scandalous Grace Band.  This one is written by Sean.  All levels of critique are welcome. We hope you enjoy.  
 
https://soundcloud.com/michaeljhanson/less-of-a-mess
 
Sean Peifer: Music and Lyrics, Lead Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Rhythm Guitars, Lead Guitar Solos.
Mike Hanson: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Rhythm Guitars, Bass Guitar, Lead Guitar Intro, BG Vocals.
Reece Bain (Beagle): Keyboards, Drum Programming, BG Vocals.

Verse:
I’m not what I once was
I know I’m different somehow
You captivated my thoughts
Transforming my heart even now....Oh

Chorus:
And I know I feel You inside
Convicting as You abide
Working so my heart will purify
And I know You’re deep inside
And I can feel Your heart in my head
And though I’m broken, I’m doing just fine
I’m less of a mess, I’m less of a mess
Than I was yesterday

Verse:
I’m not who I once was
Something inside me has died
It feels so far away now
Yet everything feels so alive.....Oh

Chorus:

Bridge:
I’m not quite where I want to be
But I confess
That I am less…of a mess

Chorus.

Outro:
I know I’m different somehow…

Hi Guys, nice one, I like the song and really love the guitar solo ; )  Maybe it's because english is my third language but I find it hard to understand the vocals, they sound buried in the mix. Guitar solo is so nice it should be a bit louder, imho ; )
 
Rik

English is my first language ( Okay.. It's my only language..:) But I agree with Rikkie. The vocals are a bit buried in the mix. Nice tune though. I really like the line 'I can feel your heart in my head'.. Good writing. Good recording. Thanks for sharing!

First thing I thought was that the vocals are a little deep in the mix, then I read the two comments above and thought OK I am not going crazy, like the lead could come up a tad, thanks for sharing.

Rik,  Thank you for listening and commenting.  I am discussing with the group, the vocals.  Sounds like we may need to tweak them.  
Darin and Wookie- Thank you both for confirming what Rik is hearing.  

I have updated the mix on this song and raised the Lead vocal level by 1 db.  I think it sounds much better.  

Hi Michael, just listened to the new mix and I  can understand the vocals better although when the backing vocals come in I have a really hard time understanding the vocals but that could just be that my english isn't good enough ; )   What I do understand is the guitar solo, that first lick is absolutely lovely : )
 
Rik

Rikkie
Hi Michael, just listened to the new mix and I  can understand the vocals better although when the backing vocals come in I have a really hard time understanding the vocals but that could just be that my english isn't good enough ; )   What I do understand is the guitar solo, that first lick is absolutely lovely : )
Rik

Thanks Rik, for the listen and for the nice compliment. :)
I appreciate not only your listening, but also the constructive criticism to help us tweak the mix to optimize it. 
- Sean

DarinBad
English is my first language ( Okay.. It's my only language..:) But I agree with Rikkie. The vocals are a bit buried in the mix. Nice tune though. I really like the line 'I can feel your heart in my head'.. Good writing. Good recording. Thanks for sharing!

Hey, thanks Darin, for listening and for the comments. I'm glad you like the song. Mike did a great job on the mix. 
- Sean

Thanks Rik, Darin, and Wookiee!  
 
We all appreciate very much each listen and comment you guys give!  it helps us to grow!
 
As Mike said, he's adjusted the lead vocals and the guitar solo in the new mix (same link) - let us know if you have any further comments!