Brent Baxter gave feedback on Angel Fiddle

Hey, Sandra!  Thanks for sharing this.  I’m no folk expert, but here goes. I like that it moves.  Tempo.  The instrumental break after the 1st verse feels really long.  Might be okay with production, but… I got a little confused about the little girl... Read More

Brent Baxter gave feedback on Hot Tongue & Cold Shoulder

Hey, Tony!  Thanks for sharing.  It’s good to hear some swing again. It’s been a while.  Fun. The 3rd verse bumps for me.  The time-jump is jarring (keep us in-the-moment), and it’s kind of contradicting itself if one one hand she says she’... Read More

Brent Baxter gave feedback on I Was

Hey, Dave!  Thanks for sharing this one!  I dig it. Sounds current. Cool phrasing. Positive love me+you. I like that he’s still in the driveway- it’s more immediate.  Nothing to pick on based on a 1st listen. I wonder about one thing, though… he’... Read More

Brent Baxter gave feedback on Diesel Dave

Hey, Tony! I like the throwback trucker vibe.  Fun.  Puts a smile on my face. Tempo is always a good thing.  Not really any surprises lyrically or melodically, though.  It’d be nice to have a few surprises.  But nothing feels “wrong.”  It’s... Read More

Brent Baxter gave feedback on When You Found Me

Hey, Michael- thanks for sharing this with us.  And congrats on the “honorable mention.” Really cool first line.  I like that you’re painting a salt-of-the-earth old fashioned cowboy, but I think “i could’ve been a hero” is a little to vain.  If there’s another... Read More