Artist Reviews

Review of "Satisfaction Guaranteed"
"Satisfaction Guaranteed" brings back the '80's in grand form with a peppy pop song reminiscent of Erasure's best. Catchy lyrics, strong vocals, and smooth harmonies blend with infectious percussion, a silky bassline, and sumptuous keyboard melodies, making this tune irresistable on the dance floor. This is a first-rate production, right up through its slammin' finish! Keep up the great work!
Review by Randy-Zoolophone

Review of "Yeah Yeah Yeah"
That positive word hooked me. Peter Gabriel style drums. Very big, and makes you smile immediatly. Vocals very soulful.... along the lines of "Simply Red". Uplifting, satisfying, spiritual. Would have loved to hear a fretless thumping about though. 3:10 has a fantastic key bass bit... that made me go back and listen a second time. A smashing romp I would say!
Review by Ricky - C.O.F.

Review of "Victim"
Yet another example of William Read's diversity. In "Victim" he lays down a laid back funky groove that makes you tap your foot and bob your head. He combines 70's soul with modern grooves. The instrumentation is very well done. The drums and bassline are the perfect combo for the rhythm. The vocals are cool and jazzy. I picture him in a smokey club with sunglasses on. The only thing that might be missing is wah wah guitar. Dig it!
Review by Ziggy Plato

Review of "I Love You"
Here's a song with all the right stuff! Great lyrics and vocals remniscent of Christopher Cross, combined with skilled piano playing and awesome chord changes in the vein of the great Burt Bacharach. A heartfelt performance by a very gifted musician!
Review by Mark Hewer

Review of "Don't Ask Me"
This synthpop gem harkens to the best that Nik Kershaw had to offer. It's pop, perfected. Yet there is a dark synth underpinning here, almost as if Depeche Mode heard that a track was being recorded about cat and mouse games in a relationship and figured that they had to get their fingerprints on every synth in the studio. They did, and it creates a dynamic balance of somber and pop, catchy vocally and musically yet cleverly commiserating lyrically. It's brilliant work. Does synthpop get any better? Don't ask me.
Review by Rick-Paris By Air

Review of "Back On My Own"
If you thought UK Garage was just a 2 Step beat with fast-paced rapping, then think again. William Read has used his unique style to bring UK Garage House into the mainstream by combining that unique 'Garage flava' with bouncy pop lyrics and melodies, resulting in this addictive masterpiece that can be thoroughly enjoyed on and off the dancefloor.
Review by Mikey J

Review of "Messin' It Up"
There is loads going on there, it's really impressive! Nice programming on the drums, like the vocals alot, you've got a great voice and cool harmonies! It's a really good groove and would obviously go down well with the pop kids, but it's got a real more mature depth to it too. All the stuff going on and the melodies, really top class work there mate! You really deserve to get recognised in the mainstream.
Review by Dr. Lilt

Review of "Web of Lies"
"Web Of Lies", William, great track. I really like the way you build the track. The stacatto bass line really works great here. Your vocal is right on. I also like hearing the kettle drums in there, it really adds a different dimention. It just ends too fast....
Review by Ted Lehman

Review of "Mystery & Magic"
"Mystery & Magic" has a nice piano intro. The vocal arrangement is superb, although it's a little bit classical. It really could be used as a musical main theme. Really well performed. It's not the kind of songs that surprises you but the kind that pleases you.
Review by Yidneth

Review of "Yeah Yeah Yeah"
First off, that is a nice percussion section for this synth-filled track. Again, this is a well recorded song, and it is very listenable. Simple poetry put to music that makes people want to listen is rare anymore, but you seem to have the formula! This is what will keep people coming back to your page.
Review by Jonathan Sanders

Review of "Listen"
Hey William, your lead vocal guy has a sort of toned down Aaron Neville quality to his sound that I really like. "Listen" is an ambient piece that is very enjoyable to listen to, all of the little background sounds are an especially nice touch. I gave this tune the twice over and grabbed a couple of your other tunes. Thanks.
Review by BANKER

Review of "You're Not Here"
The description of "You're Not Here" sounded interesting, so I listened to that. Very cool watery reverb on the vocals, and the piano/cello is well done. I'm generally not a fan of "pop" music because most commercial releases lack "sincerity" ... this song doesn't. Nice emotion in the singing, impressive work.
Review by Will Willis

Review of "Living In Hope Street"
Hey, Chuckleheads, time to move out of the dumps! William Read makes the happy notes carry the tune in this spirit-lifting ode to a better future. After listening to the skillfull, cheerfull, willfull William - you, too, will be "Living On Hope Street"...
Review by Trio-EarWorm