Rock/Review James & Paul - Dead Or Alive
James & Paul are a father-son songwriting team. James is the vocalist and main lyric writer. Paul plays the bass and guitars. James is a personal trainer and owner of a gym in Newcastle; Paul owns and runs an accounting practice in Newcastle. They have written songs all their lives but feel that the mixture of their influences, ranging from The Clash, Radiohead, and QOSA to Simon & Garfunkel and Basshunter, makes for quite a special brand of music that they both love recording.
James & Paul’s song, “Dead Or Alive”, is the song you cannot forget. Their latest single is a lovely gem of rock that is also irresistibly catchy.
James’ harmonization is one of the outstanding features of this track. His vocal performance is simply superb, making the song very dynamic as well as emotionally laden. The harmonies take the track to another level, giving an intriguing, layered melodic soundscape that you cannot resist.
“Dead Or Alive” has rock-infused energy that is infectious, and you can see that James & Paul are heartfelt about this song. The combination of energetic instrumentals and their spirited vocals makes it a pulsating listen from start to finish. The song expresses unmistakable excitement and vigor that will not stop you from tapping your foot, nodding your head, or even dancing.
Undeniably, the song is also catchy. As a hook, the chorus is a tune that stays with you for a long time and will have you humming it after the song has been put off. It’s one of those songs that etches itself in your memory and your heart, and you end up pressing the repeat button.
The song “Dead Or Alive” by James & Paul clearly shows how well they work together and how great their musical talents are. It is a demonstration of how much they like to compose exciting and joyous music infused with rock ‘n’ roll. This song comes along to rev up each of us when we need an energy lift from time to time in a world where we all occasionally need an energy boost. The song is a great single that will definitely make you crave more music from this duo. Hence, turn up the volume, let loose, and have fun with “Dead Or Alive.”