Marc Woosnam - Salvation
Alternative/Alt. Rock, Indie
Bracknell, United Kingdom
Overall Impression: Salvation's definitive jangling guitar kicks up with grooving, staccato rhythms, met by Marc Woosnam's debonair vocals that swoop in to catch listeners and sweep them away in a tight, tense stream of sound. Equal parts suave and discontent, the song's lyrics bemoan the fate of a relationship that promised respite yet ultimately delivered nothing but draining guilt, for a catchy, tenacious track.
Strongest Point(s): Marc Woosnam's percussive guitar playing provides a motivated, interesting base that fits the uptempo track perfectly, and his voice offers a level of tautness well-suited to the track's angsty theme, while still coming across as attractive and appealing for listeners. Salvation's lyrical content is extremely relatable, and its creative refrain with waterfall metaphors and references to "cold philosophy" elevate the language to an artistic, illustrative level. The structure of the track is simple and relatively brief, with a great close that allows for a subtly expressive fade, without a hint of melodrama.
Target Audience Appeal: Salvation is a highly appealing song for Mainstream and Alternative Rock scenes alike, and it wouldn't be terribly surprising to find it drawing listeners in from the Pop and Singer-Songwriter crowds as well. The song would be a great addition to Fall/Winter playlists, gig well at small to mid-sized venues, and likely find success on smaller outdoor stages like regional festivals, arts events, etc.
Artist target suggestions: Goo Goo Dolls, Incubus, Vertical Horizon, Tonic, Dishwalla, Stroke 9, Semisonic, Fastball, Third Eye Blind
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