Hi there,
As a young, trying to improve band, they appreciate most comments and reviews of their stuff. They have had mixed reviews for Cool Cats, the track picked by the Record Label, and will use most of the honest criticisms to try and develop their song writing, and hopefully produce something better next time.
Some of the inane, verging on abusive, comments can probably be ignored, but they will relish the opportunity to try and prove those people wrong. Ska is an inclusive genre, and although not everyone's cup of tea, welcomes listeners and fans from many varied genres.
To be fair, Essay For The Ordinary are primarily a live band, and get a good reception wherever they play, often playing on eclectic mixed line-ups, and get good appreciation from Metal Heads, Punks, Indies and even EMOs.
Finally, further to the comment about the videos on Youtube. They were all recorded using my cheap camcorder, which is absolutely rubbish for recording live music, and cannot cope when the music is loud, particularly in rehearsal rooms, despite covering the built-in mic with a cloth. We get mixed opinions on whether we should put some videos up, some say do - any exposure is better than none, others say don't unless it is good quality - which costs I'm afraid.
Anyway, anyone reading these comments, if you get the chance come and see Essay live, I tend to make a deal with anyone that doesn't think they will like them. Come to a gig, and if you end up liking them I will buy you a beer, and if you still don't like them then I'll buy you two beers!!!!
Colin - Manager, Essay For The Ordinary
MySpace.com - Essay for the Ordinary (Text ESSAYCOOL to 81088) - Worthing, UK - Ska / Punk / Pop Punk - www.myspace.com/essayfortheordinary