by Stu Beef » 27 Jan 2013 15:40
In addition to the (legitimate) production critique, that last hook can definitely be lead into better.
In terms of the solo you have: 1. a descending line 2. a slower rhythmic figure than the previous
that's all well and good, but it gives the impression of a decrease or lull. You can still take advantage of that by having a contrast between that moment and the chorus itself, but you'd have to find a way to tone down all the other elements to make a bigger contrast (like cutting the band out on that descending triplet thing).
You could also go the other way and give the impression of a crescendo in energy, but I feel that for a short song, that contrast would be more effective. Either way, the basic idea is that you could lead better at that transition.
e. forgot to mention that the song was pretty sweet otherwise; diggin' the vocals too actually.