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Hi! This is a first attempt at a critique poll template. Since this is the review corner, please feel free to rip me a new one for whatever I left out; whether the basic idea's any good is fair game as well. So, how does it work? I'm glad you asked! Wait, no, it was definitely me that asked, sorry. Anyhoo, the link to the music, the listing and any special concerns would be in this section of the post.While I'm at it, this isn't aimed at a listing, but if you've seen a listing it'd be good for, I'd like to hear about it. I'm also open to any and all critiques, but since it's a work in progress, I'm already aware of where the mix is off, which is pretty much most everyplace, so let's discuss style and content, please. http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7536585We chose this song for a vintage music festival selection contest thingy-if we win, we get to be the soundtrack for cruising vintage cars and poodle skirts, and I'll be surprised if there isn't an Elvis impersonator involved.I'm hoping this poll format doesn't result in lots of drive-by, no-brainer reviews; I think that would be a counter-productive result, but you gotta admit, this is hard to beat for convenience.

Reverend, that template is like the one I tick every box but the last two for most of my songs, just before sticking my head in the oven (but it's electric, not gas, so that doesn't work right either). It's push polling: if there's going to be a critique template, then it needs to have a "what's right with this song" string as well as the multiple "here's what smells" list.Drive-by no-brainer reviews--I'm fearful of tick-the-box templates because they can encourage that. But then I'm fearful of lots of things, including tomato soup, so that probably doesn't count. But if there's some pull- as well as push-polling that should reduce the temptation to spleen venters.

Mojo,I ticked "Not Broadcast Quality" due to mix (drums too present compared to other instruments), vocals uneven, acoustic guitar sound. I did like the e guitar sound throughout.Vince

Yes, the mix isn't done, yet. This is a sketch, there are still more guitars and BVs to record yet. Jes' thought I'd throw the faders up and see if the sound is in the right ballpark; we're going for a Chris Izaak vibe for this track, though our singer sounds nuthin' like him. Thank you for your input.

mojThe "rip me a new one" really "cracked me up" How do you use an evaluation form that only comments on only negative stuff?Perfect type demo to get your idea out there. I am with Vince on liking the E-guitar. Also really did like the feel as well. Sad part is that I am so out of touch, I have no idea what Chris Izaak sounds like:)Lookng forward to see this take off.Paul

Mojo, I wanted a way out of most of the poll selections because I felt like it was definitely on target and the sound quality is not what I'm judging. I agree it does sound like Chris Izaak and to me the vocals make it sound like early Rolling Stones. I'm having trouble finding nits....lyrics are strong, melody is an 8 outta 10 on strength....the bridge is the only thing I would beef up, maybe add some lyrics to it....it would certainly fit the genre....maybe some Ooooos and ahhhhhs Andy

hey Mojo, I ticked one Not Broadcast Quality... but just wondering, how come all of the selections are negative. Wouldn't it be cool if we could also select positive answers?Anyways, I like the idea of Ur poll... I just followed U on my own track...Regards,Kel

My bad for including an actual review track along with the poll experiment; I should post the lyrics, too:Last CigaretteWell, it's breakin' my heart it's true,the further every day I get from you.I try to call you on the phonebut you're never ever home,so what am I supposed to do?Every now and then I start to crySometimes I really think I could dieEvery now and then I feel like I could win,I lose no matter how I try. [chorus]oh-Certain things I regretoh-I'm down to my last cigaretteDon't you ask me 'bout the shape that I been in,cuz I been stayin' out late and sleepin' in.I don't know what to dowhen you play me like a fool,hell, I can't even start to begin. [solo, chorus]And only you can make this pain just go away;'til then I'll try to get by day by day.I pop another pill and pay another bill,and lie to myself I'm okay.oh-Certain things I regretoh-I'm down to my last cigarette [outro]

Mojo,I really like the lyric. Nice hook/title words. This is a great couplet:I pop another pill and pay another bill,and lie to myself I'm okayI like the melody. I think you've got a good one, when you get it mixed well. My biggest complaint with the current rough is that the chorus lead vocal is drowned out by the backing vocals.Sure maybe a bridge would help, but it is fine without one.Dean

Reverend, now I've had the chancet to listen...this takes me back to High School Socials in the early sixties. All that's missing are the red foam rubber jackets and the red Fenders. So the sound is right. Yeah, i missed the bridge too. But what i think more needs polishing are the vocal slides/glissandos in the backing trio(?). THe slide from one note to the next might sound better doing a crisp step up/down rather than continuous moan. Also, when the relatively sharp "bop bop"s appear near the end, one wouldn't be quite so aurally startled. This used to be my 5c (no 2c or 1c coins here) but the way things are going, you better take it out in trade.