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unsignedreviewer
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| Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 7:04 am |
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Have you or your band recorded a CD? Need a review for your promo pack?
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charltonsect
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Joined: Dec 06, 2006
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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| Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 8:15 am |
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| unsignedreviewer wrote: | | I don't want EPs or single tracks (if you can't write more than a couple of songs, you ain't gonna get far). |
That's pretty lame. Our band just released an EP and have another coming out in a few months. We can write more than a couple songs.. but apparently releasing an EP doesn't fit within your guidelines.
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unsignedreviewer
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| Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:07 am |
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I don't want to waste my time reviewing a couple of songs and then the band splits up.
In the music business you need to keep the songs coming. I believe most people can write at least one good song, it's when you keep coming up then them that things get interesting (for you and me). |
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unsignedreviewer
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| Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:11 am |
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Sorry charltonsect, I didn't read your post properly.
I'm primarily not interested in EPs because they normally contain 'singles'. Sometimes the 'album tracks' are the gems but don't make it to the EP because someone in the band doesn't think they are good enough, and who really knows what is a 'good' song or not? |
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gorgatron
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Joined: Aug 08, 2006
Location: Greater Kansas City
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| Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:34 pm |
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I was able to think of about 20-30 examples just in the time it took me to read your statement and hit the reply button that are contrary to your insinuation that bands save their best stuff for EPs. I know there are obvious exceptions, but that is a very general statement
There are certainly plenty of bands out there, unsigned and otherwise, that release EPs just because it's easier. Lots of unsigned and indie bands release them because it's more cost effective, less time is involved, and they may even turn a bigger profit. If you can sell 4-5 good songs for $6, or sell 10-12 for $10, lets say, then you've probably made a better return. The packaging costs the same whether you do a LP or EP and you spend less money in the studio (you hope) by doing fewer songs.
I don't advocate reviewing or not reviewing EPs, but I think the premise on which you claim you base your decision is false. That is unless you live in a mainstream bubble. The I can totally see where you'd think that your statement applies across the board.
On a more positive note, it sounds like you're providing a great service for the kind of artists you're looking for. Best of luck to you. |
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