Broomfiller - Week Of 3/25/02
Song - "Decide Inside" from Watching The Girls Go Bi
Can be heard at the band's site after our week is over.

How I Might Describe: Melodic 3-chord punk from Canadian Trio. Simple 'nuff?

Note: Band switched songs after 2 reviews, so first two (bottom two) on list were for another track. Also, because no good demos came in this week, Broomfiller received two weeks of reviews instead of the usual one week.

Note #2: Throughout this process, this band became increasingly more abrasive, abusive, demanding, sarcastic and vulgar in their contact with me. I congratulate them on their punk aesthetic. Good luck fellas.

Even though the rating week is over. you can still listen and write a review. Just Click Here.

The Reviews Are In: Reviews - 11 | Possible Score - 55 | Current Score - 41 | Rating - 74%
Title: smoooooooth operata!!!!
What I Think: a very cool tune. catchy, cool lyrics, good singing voices,...this is a band i'm going to watch out for.
i checked out their site,...it's nice to see they're starting to invade the USA!!!
go CANADA!!!
Extra Credit Items: the cool bass solo part near the end of the song. very melodic.
I do not like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****:
5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: da_rippper@hotmail.com - E-mail found as invalid and review cancelled for falsification.
Reviewer's Band's Site:

Title: slays me, an awesome song!
What I Think: progression from ...goggles is evident, and totally kicks ass.
Extra Credit Items: the lyrics
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****:
5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: katybear@idigjesus.com
Reviewer's Band's Site:

Title: good fucking shit!!!!!
What I Think: one of the catchiest tunes i've heard in a long time by an indie band that i've never heard of ever.
i'll definately keep an out for BROOMFILLER from now on!!
Extra Credit Items: the production value was great!
i think the mix was good too.
I do not like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****:
5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: hearn@volex.com E-mail found as invalid and review cancelled for falsification.
Reviewer's Band's Site:

Title: needs a couple edits
What I Think: you lose me in the long instrumental sections, nice hooks though-good singer. suffers from the weak drum sound, but it sounds like the guy can play
Extra Credit Items: nice playing all around, good spirit
I like this kind of music:
My Rating ***:
3 Star - Average
Reviewer's email: timdelaney@onebox.com
Reviewer's Band's Site:
Title:
What I Think: FUCKEN AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
Extra Credit Items:
I do not like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****: 5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: kasia_diablo@hotmail.com
Reviewer's Band's Site:

Title: awesome song!!
What I Think: hey guys, your music makes me really horny!! lol,...i like the groves,...makes me move.
Extra Credit Items: i like the fact that it's a good recording and that i can understand what the singer is saying.
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****:
5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: may_burke@hotmail.com - E-mail found as invalid and review cancelled for falsification. Reviewer's Band's Site:

Title: Punk still rules!
What I Think: I like high-energy rock like this, so I'm a little biased. This style of music doesn't require a lot of playing precision, but they seem fairly tight together. It's a catchy tune and I find myself still humming it after the song's finished playing. I believe that's called a hook.

This is the only piece I've heard from them, so I probably am not being objective enough. The songwriting on this pieceis a little monodimensional, but sometimes you can get away with it. What I mean by that is the musical statement repeats itself without anything to break up the cycle. However, this approach works with a high-energy song like this. If I heard more of their music, I could tell you whether there's a need for improvement there. Even so, the Ramones made a career out of taking one song and making an album out of it!

The production is first-rate. They put a lot of effort into recording it and it shows. This is a first-rate band and from the looks of things, they're definately going places.
Extra Credit Items: The lead vocalist reminds me of Paul Weller from the Jam.
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: ****:
4 Star
Reviewer's email: Nelsoncl36@hotmail.com
Reviewer's Band's Site: www.mp3.com/fishkill

Title: Good ole Cali punk pop
What I Think: Nice and melodic, well recorded, driving track. Nothing particularly original, but it was a good listen and works for me. Sounds like an early years, amped version of bad religion. For improvements I would suggest cutting down the intro a little, and working on the vocal interplay between the singers.
Extra Credit Items: I liked the guitar and bass tone, and the overall melodic interplay. The guitar work reminded me of an old band called the Rhythm Pigs.
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: ****:
4 Star
Reviewer's email: buckra@mpowerent.com
Reviewer's Band's Site: http://www.buckra.com

Title: original punk!
What I Think: wow, the breakdown I never expected.. very cool. The song is catchy, and the development is nice. I hear so many songs, punk songs especially, with no time for breakdown because of the race to 2:59 or less. Nice job.
Extra Credit Items: the breakdown
I do not like this kind of music:
My Rating: ****:
4 Star
Reviewer's email: newphase@twcny.rr.com
Reviewer's Band's Site: www.mrdownstairs.com

Title: surf punk meets misfits??
What I Think: a much better song... good misfits sounding riff.. cool twangy surf punk sounding guitars..
still no hook to the song, but this song has a better structure, and will most likely fly with the college crowd...
this sound would do pretty well in ohio...
Extra Credit Items: cool.. almost spooky riffs.. good bass runs...
I like this kind of music:
I do not like this kind of music:
My Rating ***: 3 Star - Average
Reviewer's email: sergio@village-buzz.com
Reviewer's Band's Site: http://www.village-buzz.com

Title: Weezer meets Southern Cali
What I Think: Not bad. Kind of reminded me of a weezer guitar progression and tone but a ska punk vocals. I did not really dig the singing but it fits well with the music background. Seemed like a simple two to three chord rock song.
Extra Credit Items: I loved the guitar tone. They were well panned and had a real warm Marshall tube overdriven sound
I like this kind of music:
My Rating ***:
3 Star - Average
Reviewer's email: smckenna4@nyc.rr.com
Reviewer's Band's Site: www.soulwhat.com

Title: kickin' some major ass!!
What I Think: very catchy tune,...wish i wrote it!! haha
Extra Credit Items: i like the vocal harmonies,..the singer's voice is very good.

the mix is good,...maybe not enought bass in the mix,..but my speakers are very very shitty,..so it may be that.
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****:
5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: puntergood@hotmail.com
Reviewer's Band's Site:

Title:
What I Think:
Extra Credit Items:
My Rating **:
2 Star
Reviewer's email:
Reviewer's Band's Site:
The secret reviewer strikes again. Even if you don't want to give your e-mail address, at least put in a helpful review.
Title: a tough genre..
What I Think: this is probably the toughest genre (pop-punk) to play. there are a ton of bands writing this genre, and now the pros have been enlisted to write.. this makes some pretty stiff competition...
this song falls right about in the middle of the genre.. there is a whole lot of better stuff out there, but also a whole lot worse stuff..
the song is kind of repetitive.. and no new ground is covered. conspicously missing, and a defninte requirement for any pop punk song is a hook.
maybe this wasn't their best song to use for a demo, but in the pop punk genre.. .every song has to be your best song...
Extra Credit Items: great recording.. tight band..
I like this kind of music:
I do not like this kind of music:
My Rating ***:
3 Star - Average
Reviewer's email: sergio@village-buzz.com
Reviewer's Band's Site: http://www.village-buzz.com

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