Hardcore mix, need help

[jackwood09]

I recorded this local band not long ago and have been having alot of trouble with the mix. Any opinions are much appreciated.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11563241/NLS update.mp3

Guitar: - Les Paul Studio + podfarm
Drums: Yamaha Oak Custom kit + sample replaced
Vocals: Sm7b
Bass: Warwick something into podfarm.

Thanks in advance.

 

[jackwood09]

Anyoneee?

 

[ibz120]

vocals sound a bit loud and sound out of place
guitars need to be a little brighter

 

[Clockwork]

Yeah I found the vocals a little overpowering to the rest of the mix, I think you should bring the guitar and bass forward more. I know its the end but at like 2:50 when yo ucan hear the bass it sounds kind of weak and flabby to me (take that with a grain of salt because I'm a bass player ) I feel like the mix needs a little more low end.

 

[the omega experiment]

Everything needs more life. Maybe parallel compress your drums, either on every track or just the mix as a whole....and get a reverb buss going with it. You don't need much. Inch it in to give the drums some life. And I agree about the vocals, they are a bit loud...and also the guitars. Some brightness could enhance things. Also, a more dynamic compression on everything that's being compressed might help. Get everything to sound like it is the finished, mastered producted before you get to the mastering stage.

 

[jackwood09]

Thanks guys for the input, I really appreciate it.

 

[jackwood09]

Any other opinions?