1-4 IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE
MC Ohm-I. Black people don't swim. As I'm writing this, I'm getting ready to participate in a triathlon. I'm going to swim 1.5 kilometers, before I bike 25 kilometers, and run 10 kilometers. I also participate in a number of long distance swimming events throughout the summer. And you know what I've noticed, while there are a few people of color, triathlons and competitive swimming could probably be found on the blog "stuff white people like". Anyway, this song is hilarious. Love it. I fucking love everything about this. And because I'm white, this song is now stuff white people like.
Turbo Shandy - A shitload of shells would have been a better title. Actually, you should change your band name to shitload of shells, although people will assume it's the explosive kind. I've criticized your lyrics in past rounds, and I find these to be your best so far!! I really, really like what you did with this challenge. I feel like you took it in a different direction from your last couple songs, and you sound like you have pushed yourselves. I feel like this tune is really genuine, but not overly so. I would take this one to the beach with me. Excellent job! Only ranked number two because I so loved black people can't swim.
Brian Gray - All you can eat. This is a fun song, and captures the laid back beach feel. Once again, you're full of terrific melodies and harmonies and clever lyrics. Although it didn't blow me away, I certainly enjoyed it. If there were 20 contestants here, you'd probably still be ranked third for me. All the songs are good this round, but 1 and 2 really stood out for me. This is definitely a solid effort and holds up to the other great stuff you have done. But I'm afraid I'm ranking you number three due to the tough competition!
James Young - When the Morning Comes. Once again, James, a well put together song that is well performed. Your chorus is nice and unpredictable. Some sweet guitar riffs and cool solo. The lyrics are ok. I hate to say it, but nothing really stands out to me lyrically. I hate to be critical at this point because I feel like I've gotten to know you all through your music, and I do enjoy the song. However this one just didn't strike me quite as much as your song last round, or the other songs still in the contest. Still, a very nice job and overall I continue to be impressed.
SHADOWS: NOT IN ORDER
SWG - All the same to you. I love the feel of this one. I love how your songs don't all sound the same. this one is right up my alley. definitely one of my favorites of this round. I could put this one in my playlist and listen to it many times.
Zoe Gray - Shark Week. I like sharks. I like this song. I like how we're not all taking ourselves too seriously this round. This song is absolutely hilarious. "I want to stroke you... with a knife". Heheheh. This song is a bold statement about shark week that needed to be made. Eat it, sharks. By the way, I want to hear a Zoey Gray and Mc Ohm-I duet. How freaking cool would that be?
Governing Dynamics - Surf Whatever. You stepped outside of your usual sound here, and I love it. You should do more songs like this! It sounds like the Replacements, I even hear a hint of John Mellencamp (some of his late stuff is surprisingly cool), or a little early Bruce Springsteen or Tom Petty. Once again, I love how you're not overly serious and just having fun with it. This is one of my favorites from you this whole contest. And you were probably thinking "what the hell" when you wrote it.
BYD - Beach Chairs. Hilarious. Beach chairs have been waiting a long time for this song to be written. when I need a song that is freakin' ridiculous, you guys rarely disappoint me.
BYD - Panorama. Two shadows for BYD. This ones a little more serious and makes a great B-side for Beach Chairs. Or maybe this is side A. Either way, I'll spend the $3.99 for that record.
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