Artist ~ Melina
Song ~ "The only life"
Date posted ~ 26-Feb
Link ~ http://www3.sympatico.ca/c.soochan/Lyrics/Melina-TOL.html
Judge ~ Jim Hoye
Score ~ 7.5
Comment ~ Comments - Final verse contadictory -overall message unclear - verry pretty melody - good
instrumentation - vocal out front - Title inappropriate - Hook emphasizes "Never Want To Go"
but is strong both musically and lyrically.
Judge ~ Paul Ward
Score ~ 7
Comment ~ beautiful and evocative climbing ballad, this is pop 7/10
Judge ~ Bobbio
Score ~ 5
Comment ~ Critique: Good verse melody...nice diversion at bridge..hard to understand lyric
Judge ~ Tim Walton
Score ~ 9.5
Comment ~ I REALLY liked this song. It captured me from the first phrase. Reminiscent of Til Tuesday. You
sound very young. Don't give up. Folllow your dreams. You have a shot at breaking through to
the other side, Melina. What does the song mean? I liked it enough that I didn't care that the
meaning was beyond my grasp. Pure youth angst. Check it out!
Judge ~ Mike
Score ~ 6.5
Comment ~ Nice voice, I closed my eyes and drifted away with this haunting tune
Judge ~ David Tallent
Score ~ 6.5
Comment ~ Comments: Good singing and melody. Rhyming scheme different for 2nd verse than rest of song.
Bass drum not "clear and punchy", tambourine (or whatever it is) too annoying. Overall very
enjoyable.
Judge ~ Nancy G.
Score ~ 5
Comment ~ This is a gentle song. I believe it would sound better if it were shorter or faster
tempo. Sometimes it drags. Vocals are pretty, but occasionally slightly flat. Maybe stronger
voice on the higher notes and deeper harmonies would improve
this song.