Michael R. J. Roth gave feedback on Faded Beauty

Graham, there’s no such thing as bad feedback.  I really appreciate your comments. Contests are a crap shoot, and I just got lucky on that one.

Michael R. J. Roth gave feedback on Since He Won't Leave

Sweet song dealing with a painful topic. Has a very old-fashioned feel, maybe would work in folk music circles. I agree that the music doesn’t seem to jibe with the topic, but I think if it’s from the perspective of being at peace with it because of your... Read More

Michael R. J. Roth gave feedback on Faded Beauty

Thanks for your kind feedback, Graham. I have been accused of being overly poetic before! It’s a metaphor of America. Brent has cautioned about the danger of “knowing too much” about what your song means. It wasn’t intentionally obscure. I just thought it was obvious. That’s why... Read More

Michael R. J. Roth gave feedback on Grande Ave Blues

I like the Tom Waits feel of this song. I think you’ve done a good job both lyrically and musically capturing the feel you want. I don’t have a problem with the dreadlocks, but maybe “nickels and dimes” could be updated to “ones and fives,” just based on... Read More

Michael R. J. Roth gave feedback on That Smile

Really nice, like the sentiment. Couple bumpy spots in the lyrics but a great overall feel-good song.