Insight & Critique
  • DAC
  • Indie Music Album Reviews
  • About
  • Submissions
  • Top albums
  • Features
  • Contact

Jayson M - The Dark Eden

9/21/2015

1 Comment

 
Picture
Jayson M

The Dark Eden
self-released; 2015

3.3 out of 5

By Jamie Funk

Jayson M hails from Sydney, Australia and has been writing music for different projects for several years, ranging from pop bands to heavy metal bands. This fact is evident on his release The Dark Eden. He does things like implement a heavy metal type guitar solo into a pop ballad.

I have to admit I have ambivalent feelings about his singing style. He will go from sounding like an almost sensitive, singer/songwriter type to an indignant, pissed off metal singer when he hits higher notes. It struck me as odd that his inflection would change his delivery that much. He usually sounded best as a sensitive singer/songwriter or slightly above. The angrier side wasn't working as much.

The production is good at times but suffers from some elements being too loud in the mix There were a number of times where the lead guitars was too loud and his vocals were too soft. The album is low in terms of volume on a song or two and much louder on the rest., The album would benefit from being re-mastered.

The Dark Eden
starts with “Dream The Future” which is a well-written song that revolves around piano and his vocals. I was reminded of a melodramatic Disney song you would hear on a movie like The Lion King at times. The song’s best moments are around the two-minute mark where he pulls off some engaging instrumental parts.

“Satin Sheets” sounds like a mainstream pop song and you will hear him going back and forth between the two vocals styles I described earlier. The lyrics reflect the ubiquitous nature of the song. He sings, “Submerged beneath / Satin sheets that bind us / To the belief that if you / Just bury me In blankets of your love / I won’t leave I won’t leave.” “Ruins” benefits from orchestral strings and impressive lead guitar playing.

As the album progresses the song are hit and miss. I was most impressed by his technical ability on the instrumental parts of a couple of songs. Most of the songs revolve around his acoustic guitar and vocals.

I’m not exactly sure where these songs land but will they most likely be enjoyed by a large demographic rather than those who prefer niche, esoteric styles of music. I could picture some of his music being played in a movie since it's emotionally dynamic and somewhat thematic.
Tweet
1 Comment
Jayson M
10/1/2015 02:46:37 pm

Thanks for reviewing and for the feedback. All criticism is well founded and agreed upon.
Cheers!

Reply

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

       Critique/insight

    We are dedicated to informing the public about the different types of independent  music that is available for your listening pleasure as well as giving the artist a professional critique from a seasoned music geek. We critique a wide variety of niche genres like experimental, IDM, electronic, ambient, shoegaze and much more.

    Tweets by divideanconqer
    Are you one of our faithful visitors who enjoys our website? Like us on Facebook


    Archives

    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012

Company

About
Contributors

Newsletter

Newsletter
Book Your Band

© Divide and Conquer 2021. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • DAC
  • Indie Music Album Reviews
  • About
  • Submissions
  • Top albums
  • Features
  • Contact