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Title: Steamroller (Original)
Post by: Vanncad on April 27, 2010, 06:07:52 PM
Just finished this one. I'm burnt..  :P

Thanks for checking it out.

Steamroller
Written, performed and recorded by Vanncad
Guitar: Epiphone LP
Bass: Washburn Taurus
Drums: BR600 "Hard" kit
Mic: Shure SM 58
Effects: BR600 P25 and P02 for guitars, P01 for Mic
* All instruments plugged directly into BR600
Title: Re: Steamroller (Original)
Post by: Oldrottenhead on April 27, 2010, 06:17:17 PM
wow fmgwabp rockintastic and dontcha just love songs about fat gals.
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on April 27, 2010, 06:17:44 PM
awesome
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Post by: Tony W on April 27, 2010, 06:27:21 PM
I just got to the holy shit part! It starts right after the intro.

Vanncad, everything about you rocks dude. This song is a steamroller.
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Post by: Gary F on April 27, 2010, 06:30:15 PM
So many smooth and laid back songs on here today and then, along comes this AWESOME rocker!!!
Great song Vann!!!
Gary
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Post by: 64Guitars on April 27, 2010, 06:40:32 PM
Great song! I like how it starts quietly just long enough to sucker me into cranking the volume control so I can hear it, then blasts the grills off my speakers a few seconds later.  :o

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Post by: Saijinn Maas on April 27, 2010, 07:50:27 PM
Badass dude! Going on the ipod for sure! Love that intro! And then when it goes BAM! I'm like BAM! Frickin cool...  :)
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Post by: launched on April 27, 2010, 07:54:31 PM
Holy fat ass rockin' guitars, Batman! I'll be hearing this one in my sleep.

Straight to the PiePod - Awesome job, bro! Everything was so well put together - I've listened to this three times already and I haven't finished posting my reply...

Hell, I love it!

Mark
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Post by: antisocialworker on April 27, 2010, 08:35:02 PM
oh yeah man this is killer
wasnt expecting it to just explode after the intro like that
kick ass tune man!
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Post by: Gnasty on April 27, 2010, 09:36:17 PM
Holy Freakin Moly Vann, my Canadian friend!!! This is an incredible song!! I totally love every element to this song. From the beginning especially the way it roars to the end! Wicked guitar riffs and fills....Gonna listen over and over again!!

HELL YEAH BRO!!
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Post by: SwanSong on April 27, 2010, 09:45:57 PM
Superb  classic rock . dang forgot who did the song originally
this song rocks. agree the intro is suprising as far as moving into
a fast paced song. very powerful guitar work and vocals KEEP ROCKIN
tc Neil.....................................................................................
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Post by: Rickocaster on April 27, 2010, 11:15:54 PM
Awesome!  This is one I'll listen to a lot.  Cool groove. Fantastic choice of guitar sounds layered just right. Another winner, Vann!
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Post by: Greeny on April 28, 2010, 03:35:22 AM
Straight to download. This kicks some serious ass. In fact, it kicks it all over the place. That beautiful intro is like waiting for the rollercoaster to drop over the edge, lol. A total pro-job on all levels, but the song itself is immense. Smoking hot guitar and vocals. I'd love to see you do this live. I also want to drive very fast through the desert with this as the soundtrack.

I can't believe how good some of the songs are on this site. It's like it's exploded with amazing stuff.
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Post by: henwrench on April 28, 2010, 03:43:03 AM
Yep. Steamroller. It rolls over me alright. Great guitar tones, tight vocals and wonderful harmonies. Now if someone could help me scrape myself from the asphalt... Fat birds, indeed...  ;D


                                                      henwrench
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Post by: OsCKilO on April 28, 2010, 04:49:11 AM
F*cking Awesome Tune Vann!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Made my head explode when it kicked in!


Awmazing Track man!!!!
Title: Re: Steamroller (Original)
Post by: OsCKilO on April 28, 2010, 04:50:55 AM
Awmazing= AwEsome + Amazing
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Post by: Donkeydoo on April 28, 2010, 06:26:07 AM
Awesome rocking sound, it gets my head shaking again after all those years, new to the website can't wait to check out the rest of your songs, you and others have so much talent that should be exposed to the world.  Keep on rocking!   Love the website that rocks as well.
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Post by: cuthbert on April 28, 2010, 08:09:16 AM
Totally, totally kick-ass, Vanncad. Well done!

I too got the morning shock  :o after cranking my speakers to hear the quiet beginning.  :D
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Post by: Gnasty on April 28, 2010, 10:31:56 AM
This tune steamrolls me every time i listen!!  I`m literally blown away!!
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Post by: Redler on April 28, 2010, 12:08:26 PM
I thought I commented this already...??

Very solid riffs with excellent sounds, Vanncad. This sounds so good. Great song with excellent producing!

Kari
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Post by: Ted on April 28, 2010, 12:25:40 PM
What really makes this song is the vocal harmonies.

And the guitar riff.

And the drums.

And...
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Post by: Vanncad on April 28, 2010, 03:33:03 PM
A truly big THANK-YOU! for all your great comments.

It's been crazy at work and at home. I've been piecing this song together for the last few days, so I'm really glad you guys like it.

P.S. - ORH - "Fat Gals"  - I fell off my chair when I read that!! (They do make the "rockin' wrold go 'round though).  ;D ;D ;D

Thanks again everyone!
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Post by: Satchwood on April 28, 2010, 03:39:20 PM
Wow this flippin kicks Vann!   I'm leaving early and going home and cranking the volume on this!!  Great song man, luv the guitars and vocals!

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Post by: Ferryman on April 29, 2010, 10:39:55 AM
Another fantastic rocker Vann, I love the way it starts and then the way it rocks out. The lyrical concept could come across as a bit cliched but I think you carried this off brilliantly. It sounds absolutely storming and I loved it, like all of your work. Great sounds, great playing and fantastic vox. It sounds like classic rock but also new and fresh at the same time, i don't know how you do that.

Cheers,

Nigel
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Post by: Donkeydoo on April 30, 2010, 04:16:46 PM
Vanncad I might get banned here but I hate songs that stick in my head and this one I can't get rid of, especially when I want to sleep.  Absolutely brilliant.   My neck is aching, my cats liked the initial intro then the song kicked in and I haven't seen them since.  Better go looking for them I suppose!  Na let me play it again!  Good stuff.  Best song i've heard for years!
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Post by: des0free on April 30, 2010, 08:39:50 PM
Stupendous, driving, powerful rocker.  The only thing better than the guitar riffs are the vocals!  Pro stuff all around!
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Post by: Kevin Mammoth on May 01, 2010, 08:31:08 AM
This song is soooo good.  I broke into a big smile once the trick intro kicked in and was still smiling at the end - what an awesome hard rocker that is.  Killer guitars - and I do love some good spiralling unison bends.  That is a killer track!
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Post by: djbride on May 01, 2010, 08:42:47 AM
I also got sucked into the intro, turning up the volume to hear it and then it blew my speakers away, :)
 I guess I should read others comments before I take a listen.
Awesome rocker, the guitar work is simply amazing. Vocals sound great. The production and mix are really solid.
Nice job on this one,
You rock dude.
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Post by: Tangled Wires on May 01, 2010, 08:50:02 AM
Jaw dropping stuff Vann, those driving riffs are to die for.

Vocals are as stunning as always from you, and the whole song and performance is amazing. To top it all off the production sounds so professional and polished, which is what this song truly deserves.

A belting song!!
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Post by: Black Mary on May 01, 2010, 09:09:00 AM
I nearly shat my pants when it kicked in. WOAH ! This is the mutt's nuts. What a melody & harmony. This is so professional. I love the mix/production. Everythings cranked right up just like it should be. There's no faking that. Ur a rocker !! 11 out of 10
Title: Re: Steamroller (Original)
Post by: Jim1970 on May 01, 2010, 11:41:12 AM
I Jumped out of My Chair when The Song Kicked in!!
Gotta Love Songs about Fat ChickS!!

STEAMROLLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I am LOVING THIS!!!!!
COOL, Guitar SOLO.  This freakin Rocks!!
JIM
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Post by: j.g. on May 01, 2010, 11:57:19 AM
WoW   That's what is all about. Fantastic -I could just about repeat all the comments here. It  would be straight to my ipod if I had one. Going to have another listen, I bet I will still get sucked in by that quiet intro.
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Post by: Donkeydoo on October 15, 2011, 11:28:02 AM
Haven't been on here for a while but when I do this is the song I love.  Got a recording contract yet?
Title: Re: Steamroller (Original)
Post by: Gnasty on January 29, 2012, 08:15:16 PM



Bump! I'm just finally back to work and plugging away and this song starts playing in my ears and what happens but I start working better, stronger, and faster!! This tune kicks ass!! Vann is the man!
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Post by: maxit on January 30, 2012, 02:51:27 AM
bump and spacebump! Are you a rocker, yes you are, man!!!! 'turned the wine to coca cola' made me laugh - that's a fine line ... but please all you rockers put lyrics to ease our poor italian ears understanding ;-)
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Post by: Rata-tat-tat on January 30, 2012, 10:36:56 AM
Man this one is on my favs playlist...everyone I've showed it to absolutely loves it. You've still got some fans out there Vann... Get back here... Hope things are slowin down a little for ya!!!.
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Post by: Geir on January 30, 2012, 02:35:31 PM
First of all : Geir slap yourself !!!

I've been one of your biggest fans since you joined Vann and have all your songs (I think, ... note to myself : doublecheck Vanncad Playlist). ICAN'T BELIEVE I havn't commented yet !! :/

This is one of my favourite Vanncad songs and dare I say, ... yes I do, a 1BU  (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=3785.msg41001#msg41001) song !!
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Post by: Hook on January 30, 2012, 02:43:52 PM
This is unbelievably rocktastic! From start to finish this is blindingly good. I imagine this will start many a morning for me!
If I could only rock on like you!
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Post by: Bobtail on January 31, 2012, 02:21:42 AM
This is good !

Tore it up on the solo,also the unison bends(screams) sound good in the chorus,I always forget to put them in my songs but might put some in next time.

Cheers
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Post by: OsCKilO on February 01, 2012, 05:54:57 AM
"You Turn The wine to Coca-Cola!"

That is the best lyric ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: GeantdAuton on February 01, 2012, 03:25:30 PM
Wahoooo ! A masterpiece. The sound of America !
Thanks and congratulations.

The Rock'N'Roll keep me going on ...
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Post by: Kenny B on February 02, 2012, 02:53:50 PM
Doesn't get any better than this!!!   ;D ;D ;D   FREAKIN WOW!!!   DIG IT!!!
Title: Re: Steamroller (Original)
Post by: Gnasty on April 27, 2013, 07:16:13 AM


BUMP the Steamroller!! The most kick-ass song on this site!
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Post by: Facemask93 on April 27, 2013, 09:31:31 AM
great bump Eric , what a beauty , definitely one to crank right up , still dont know how this one got by me , Van , you are the MAN

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Post by: Rata-tat-tat on April 27, 2013, 12:42:42 PM
Quote from: Gnasty on April 27, 2013, 07:16:13 AMBUMP the Steamroller!! The most kick-ass song on this site!

Yup makes me wanna go out an kick something in the ass.... but these days I have to stretch... take my medication... make sure I don't eat or drink anything too heavy before doing so.... But it still makes me feel like kicking ass for sure.
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Post by: T.C. Elliott on April 27, 2013, 08:05:29 PM
Well, hello there. Nice wake me up after that intro. This is definitely a keeper. Well recorded and produced.