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September 15, 2003 — Week 3 of our promotion
continues for the newest emerging artist compilation
album, Decent Xposure. And we're introducing a new contest
this week so you can win your copy of the CD - absolutely
free. Congratulations to Eli Riveire from Bloomington,
Indiana, who won a copy of the album during our Week
2 contest.
I Need Some Time
Oval Opus
This song off their album, Red Sky Recovery,
shines because the lyrics are filled with simple wisdom,
and the music is alternative semi-grunge meets the sincere
songwriter with guitar in hand. We all need time to
regroup, and Oval Opus brings this situation to life
with a song chock full of smooth electric guitar riffs
and sailing percussion. This is the kind of therapeutic
song that gets you through a rough time…simply
by existing, by the band having the courage to put it
out there. It's a promising preview of the rest of the
album, so enticing you'll want to buy it upon listening
to this track.
The Bones Underneath
Averi
 This
song introduces us to another artist with a smooth sound
and heartfelt lyrics. Upon listening, I'd want to pick
up the album. The lyrics are what gripped me first,
as Averi sings, “Please wake me up from this bad
dream/So I'll find myself/Where you remember me.”
In addition, the jazzy horn interludes gives this song
it's electrifying charm; it's a tune that picks you
up as you seek yourself. I'm a sucker for a song that's
honest, and presents vulnerability in an attractive
way…and this song intrigues me.
‘81 Camaro
Julius Bragg
 Nope.
There is no guy with the tasty name of Julius Bragg
in this four-piece modern adult rock band from Michigan.
You'll have to head over to their website to find out
how they concocted this funky name. This song is kind
of nostalgic for those who existed in the early 80s
and can remember that far back to enjoy it. In it, the
quartet sings about a beloved car and the memories made
in it. Am I digging the lyrics? Not really. They're
a bit repetitive and I can't relate because I'm not
a car person. But…and I emphasize but…their
sound is dynamic and upbeat, a whirlwind of guitars
and rock-n-roll drum rolls. Upon hearing this one, I'm
interested in hearing more from this group. Just because
I don't have a thing for Camaros doesn't mean that I
won't like the rest of their tunes.
Related Articles:
Discovering Artists to
Give Away Free Decent Xposure Compilation CDs:
Six-Week Promotion Launches
Decent Xposure Compilation:
Week Two — InGram Hill, Good Brother Earl, Ari
Hest
Decent Xposure Compilation:
Week Three — Oval Opus, Averi, Julius Bragg
Decent Xposure Compilation:
Week Four— The Low Life, Brendan Breen, Ordinary
Peoples
Decent Xposure Compilation:
Week Five — Pete Schmidt, MER, Melbourne
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