Alien Blue - Johnny Died
Rock, Blues, Spiritual, Christian Rock
Washington, United States
Overall Impression: Alien Blue's sound is both familiar and refreshing - carrying the hallmark traits of Blues Rock into the modern era with skillful passion! His original song, Johnnie Died, brings an easy energy to the often tense and emotionally overwhelming discussion of unjust and untimely death with a soothing groove, stellar guitar work, and a delightfully laid-back vocal approach.
Strongest Point(s): The mix is really clean here! The song has a fullness and presence of detail that make it feel three-dimensional - really immersive. Excellent guitar solos and a good guitar tone for the vibe, equally strong drum and bass work. Great lyrics, engaging vocal delivery. Love the vocal background hooks; they contribute really well to the rhythmic drive of the song without being overpowering. This is a really solid song!
Target Audience Appeal: The universally relatable subject matter and musical energies contained in Johnnie Died stand to resonate with a wide and diverse audience, while Alien Blue's unique and engaging approach to the sound creates an emotionally impactful listening experience that's sure to catch the ears of anyone with a heart. Listeners with a predisposition towards spiritual understanding will especially appreciate this work. Thanks for the submission!
Artist target suggestions: Bobby McFerrin, Stevie Wonder, Amos Lee, Roy Wooten, George Ezra, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty, Vulfpeck, Tinsley Ellis, Deep Purple
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a classically trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.