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~ Album Reviews 💿 ~
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Song Reviews on the site tend to follow a format that includes an intro paragraph with background information, a body, comprised of at least one paragraph of analysis, and a concluding paragraph (older reviews) or statement (more recent reviews) that ‘put a cap’ on things. Song reviews generally run a minimum of 250 words with many running > 300 words.
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Sabi Pitt, Change The World | Track Review 🎵
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Roberto Bates, Fire Walk With Me | Track Review 🎵
Roberto Bates And VIOLA Release ‘Fire Walk With Me’
Contributed by George James
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lectronic pop producer, Roberto Bates is back, and he takes no hostages with his new intense release ‘Fire Walk With Me’, which features vocalist VIOLA.This track brings the feel-good vibes with a summer quality, and it radiates through the airwaves from the moment it starts. It has a very nostalgic feel to it, with an 80s influence driving the way forward. However, that is not unusual given that Roberto has a fondness for the eighties sound. Furthermore, the styles that rose out of the new-wave era have influenced him many times throughout his career.
‘Fire Walk With Me’ also proves that Roberto is as fresh as ever to deliver the finest gems. Moreover, his new piece gives a new dimension to the electronic space with his warm sounds catapulting out of the lively mix. His clever addition of nail-biting tones also keeps the mix alive throughout, with a myriad of new sounds popping out left, right and centre. Additionally, the structure gives the track a natural stereo feel, and it sounds incredible on a 5.1 set up.
Likewise, VIOLA gives the mix a whole new lease of life with a performance that offers the big hitters a genuine run for their money in the EDM space. She is confident, and her passion is evident as she excels through her delivery. As a result, ‘Fire Walk With Me’ could be the big break that she needs to reach even greater heights in the game.
Five out of five – George James.
Connect with Roberto Bates:
🎙 Roberto Bates • 🎵 “Fire Walk With Me” • 🗓 12.12.20
📷 : BG Records; Icons made by Freepik
M Pike, Worthy | Track Review 🎵
![M Pike [📷: M Pike]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/m-pike-press-photo-1.jpg?resize=400%2C416&ssl=1 "M Pike [📷: M Pike]")
M Pike Releases New Track ‘Worthy’
![M Pike [📷: M Pike]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/m-pike-press-photo-1.jpg?ssl=1 "M Pike [📷: M Pike]")
Contributed by George James
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ondon-based M Pike is back with ‘Worthy‘. It is a track that speaks about real life, and M Pike leverages his sweet vocal with him getting the listener hooked from the get-go.A guitar lead opens up the track before a soft yet nail-biting vocal performance from the London singer. He gives the track meaning within seconds, and it is evident that he wears his heart on his sleeve. He talks about his experiences, and he proves relevant with his piercing lyrics. As a result, he showcases his songwriting talent and his ability to tell a compelling story.
The music picks up massively towards the closing section, and the drums pick up with momentum pushing the entire mix forward. We also witness the singer cover the stereo space with a backing harmony that leaps out left, right and centre. Also, he regularly stops and starts to add emphasis to his infallible leak hook.
Cleverly, and like many the most extraordinary singers, he takes the focal position to provide a spoken sentence. It keeps the story flowing, and it is the perfect pathway into one of the most hair-raising pop-rock finales to appear in recent times.
Overall, M Pike exceeds expectation here. He is becoming an artist who regularly delves into the theatrical side of pop, but he arrives just that little bit different here. So much so, it may quite well be his most compelling release yet. So, do you relish pop-rock, which arrives fresh and unique? Look no further.
You can take a listen and watch the official video for ‘Worthy’ on YouTube.
Four out of five – George James.
Connect with M Pike:
🎙 M Pike • 🎵 “Worthy” • 🗓 02.19.21
📷 : MPike; Icons made by Freepik
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