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Artist: Amanda Lazar
Album: "3 Song Demo"
CD Review: Genre: Adult Contemporary Pop
Sounds Like: Paula Cole/Paula Abdul
Technical Grade: 9
Production/Musicianship Grade: 9
Commercial Value: 6
Overall Talent Level: 6
Songwriting Skills: 6
Performance Skill: 6
Best Songs: By My Side
Weakness: Lack of identity.
CD Review: The first and best song on this singer/songwriter's demo, "By My Side," features a melodic and memorable chorus that fits Amanda's vocals like a glove. Her voice gets more of a workout on the second song, "Lady In Armor," but in doing so, her limited vocal range and lyric writing skills get exposed.

Advice: Collaborate with others who will challenge, stretch, and improve your talents. You have a blessing in your producer (Krish Sharma) but don't stop there! Work with a variety of experienced producers who will help to truly define who you are (which does not come across in your recordings). Work with those who can also coach you on making your performances more dynamic and natural.

amandalazar@earthlink.net