James Elliot - Somebody's Girl
Rock, Alt Rock
California, United States
Overall Impression: James Elliot's sound and style harken back to earlier days of Alt. Rock glory as his original track, "Somebody's Girl" draws ample artistic influence from the names that paved the way! Melancholic vocals sail across a pleasantly punchy sea of warm distortion, propelled forward by classically driving Rock drums and subtly sustained by spacious ethereal effects - granting "Somebody's Girl" a mellowed-out and neatly nostalgic Alt. Rock vibe with a story to tell!
Strongest Point(s): The overall feel of "Somebody's Girl" is incredibly well-assembled! The instrumental work is stellar - from the driving drums to the lightly overdriven guitars and even the understatedly punchy bass, there's a fully cohesive quality to the track. James Elliot's voice is perfect for the style, finding an artful expression that mirrors the quintessential Alt. Rock sound of the 80s and 90s while retaining an obvious and engaging sense of originality. The guitar solo that enters at 1:42 is incredible in terms of both tone and execution - capturing an intimate overdriven sound that's got both bite and warmth. All of this comes together nicely with a catchy chorus hook and a compelling lyrical narrative. Killer sound!
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Alt. Rock in any of its permutations should be able to connect with and appreciate the feel and flow that James Elliot has achieved in "Somebody's Girl" - with a special draw for listeners who enjoy retro-modern inflections! Nostalgic in tone while notably fresh in its production quality, "Somebody's Girl" stands to encourage a wide range of listeners to discover and appreciate the creative efforts of James Elliot!
Artist target suggestions: The Rolling Stones, Queens of the Stone Age, David Bowie, The Presidents of the United States of America, The Killers, Don Henley, Heart, AC/DC, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Steppenwolf, Elton John, Rod Stewart, The Lemonheads, Elliott Smith, The Cure
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a 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.