Joined: November 19, 2014
Brent Likes: 10 Songs
I sing like a horse.... play like one, too. So I stick to lyrics! (Know your strengths!)
Bob McDill, Dean Dillon, Don Williams, Merle Haggard, Garth Brooks, Billy Joel, Rich Mullins, George Strait, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffett, and all of my great cowriters!
Brent Baxter gave feedback on I Welcome You In
Hi, Martin! Thanks for sharing. I pretty much agree with David’s comment about there being a lot of “I.” I don’t mind it in Verse 1, but in the chorus, I want to hear something more like “welcome me in” or something asking the Lord to... Read More
Brent Baxter gave feedback on When The Now Is Gone
I dig the title! Watch out for breaking up a complete sentence or thought into two lines like you do with “It’s purpose to distract…...... you from seeing when the now is gone.” The first time it threw me. I felt a “period” end of the... Read More
Brent Baxter gave feedback on Tan Lines
Hey, Dave! A lot of good stuff going on here: a lot of imagery, good energy, and a melodic hook on top of your lyrical hook (the way you sing “taaaan.” Uptempo, positive, love (well, let’s be honest… lust). That’s a good commercial country formula. ... Read More
Brent Baxter gave feedback on Spun Out
Hey, Sean! Nice song. Overall, I think it has a cool vibe. I’ll be honest- I like the phrasing of the verse that comes after the 1st chorus more than the phrasing of the 1st two verses. It has more energy and is more interesting.... Read More
Brent Baxter gave feedback on Made for Shades
I like the title- nice internal rhyme. And I think it was a good call to shorten it- it’s more intriguing. However, I think you’re cutting yourself off at the knees with the angle on this one. The “I’m with my girl, but I’m... Read More