Salem Album Review

livinmusically3 · 08-19-2009, 01:55 PM

Band Name:
Salem

Album Title:
as it is above so it is below

Band Members and Positions:

Todd Anders Johnson - Lead Vocals and Drums
Rob Garland - Bass
Dexter Payne - Saxophone
- Many Collaborators -

Genre:

Jazz, Swing, Blues, Eclectic, Reggae, Hip Hop, Chill

Record Label:
NA

Difficulty of Music:

Intricate but laid back

Comparisons to Other Artists:

Similar to Dave Mathews when he sings in some songs, but very unique at other times.

Lyrical Significance:

Very Pro-active and intelligent lyrics. Also very mellow.

Overall Rating (out of 10) :
8.5

Analysis:
Performing the difficult roles of Drummer and Singer, Todd Anders Johnson is on point whether he’s singing or rapping. Their live performance is just as good, if not better, than their CD. This Album has something for everybody. I would rock it in my car. Salem has serious heart.

jazzhater · 09-11-2011, 04:33 PM

They have awful live performances! They're always stoned and just can't pick the note. ew, they even can't open their mouth properly...
But I love their album

08-19-2009, 01:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
livinmusically3 Groupie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3	Salem Album Review Band Name: Salem Album Title: as it is above so it is below Band Members and Positions: Todd Anders Johnson - Lead Vocals and Drums Rob Garland - Bass Dexter Payne - Saxophone - Many Collaborators - Genre: Jazz, Swing, Blues, Eclectic, Reggae, Hip Hop, Chill Record Label: NA Difficulty of Music: Intricate but laid back Comparisons to Other Artists: Similar to Dave Mathews when he sings in some songs, but very unique at other times. Lyrical Significance: Very Pro-active and intelligent lyrics. Also very mellow. Overall Rating (out of 10) : 8.5 Analysis: Performing the difficult roles of Drummer and Singer, Todd Anders Johnson is on point whether he’s singing or rapping. Their live performance is just as good, if not better, than their CD. This Album has something for everybody. I would rock it in my car. Salem has serious heart.

09-11-2011, 04:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
jazzhater Groupie Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 10	They have awful live performances! They're always stoned and just can't pick the note. ew, they even can't open their mouth properly... But I love their album