Hey, Guys and Gals,
 
I've got a test mix of a new song up called "Lights Out", if you can, please give it a listen and let me know what you think.  As always, any and all helpful comments, suggestions, constructive criticism, input and ideas are welcome, and also greatly appreciated!
 
Bob
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NOTE: Mix #2 Up 10-19
 
Thanks to everyone for your input, observations, comments and suggestions!
 
"Lights Out"
 
128kbps MP3 on SoundClick at:
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Or...
 
Better Quality MP3 on the Player at: http://www.boboister.com/test-mixes.html
 
 
 
Thanks in advance for your observations, suggestions, comments and ideas!

Bob-  You've got a great mix going on there dude.  I REALLY like the vocal treatment...reminds me a lot of early Van Halen.  This isn't my normal genre, but I know how important the kick and snare are in this mix-  so my only crit is to bring up that snare a dB or 2 to match the energy of the kick....or maybe it just needs a bit more snap to it... like a bit of transient shaping???  Just a thought.

Great instrumentation and guitar mix.  This tune is ready for the radio!!

Great song! I think the mix is great. Great voice. Few comments. The change up at 0:23 is not very smooth. Either make it more abrupt or add a measure. For the chorus, the drum pattern does not match the guitar riff. I would have a bass drum on each eighth note pattern.

The snare sounds perfect to me... the whole kit is fat and balanced... great overall mix...

my only crit is the vocal phrasing on the choruses...
You're singing "walkaway" in swingtime, over a straight  beat... it sounds a little awkward... 
It's an easy enough fix with a little micro surgery & some time shifting, or just re-sing it...
 
it's a strong track, love the lyrics... 
 
 
 

Bob, you gave him fair warning.  If he just doesn't walk away, then if's not your fault.  He ought to be able to hear the conviction in your voice and the anger in your guitar and make the connection.  Grab a pair of drumsticks and beat those drums until he gets the message!  Darn it, now I'm angry.  Darn infectious stuff you write!

Great drive in this song, and your vocals are perfect for this style.   I listed for the issue with "walkaway" that was noted above, but to me it sounded fine and not awkward.  Depends on what you're going for I guess -  I think you've got a solid hit here!
-John

Great stuff Bob.  Sounds great to me and the vox is terrific.  Oh ya, the lyrics certainly have me intimidated.
 
Freddy J
 

Bob Power!!  Hell of concept for a tune, ballsy.  I like that.  

There is like standing wave that builds up on that steady guitar beat in the LEFT channel.  It starts to be a bit much after it builds, maybe a low end EQ rolloff on that guitar.

During one of the early vocal harmonies... one voice might be a tad off-key... I think.

Cool lead break.   I might have gone with a fading chord ending rather than the abrupt ending, even though I really like abrupt endings.

Good mix.

Daryl

No kidden, I'm ready to Fight! If I get her in my sight, "Boom Boom, out go the lights!" Saw Pat do it live, it was awesome.

I liked this Bob. Listened twice. Takes me back to my bar fighting days (last week) You may want to look at that guitar, it seemed to be "whistling?" during the solo ;-)


I might add an echo vox in a few spots, i.e., 

You think your tough                             don't try to get in my face
  (echo)                   You think your tough

With the echo panned...

I know, everybody's a producer? :-) 

Bob-This rocks really well.  I hear what Frank is saying on the choruses, personally I would keep the vox and the beat straight on the chorus.    I like your decending synth line during the verses.  Mix is good, vox are good, guitars sound amazing.  Good one.
 
Regards