Joey Auch: critique
His song received unanimous enthusiastic support from the GASC Judges for its highly effective chorus, bittersweet emotions and memorable melodic structure, and went on to win 1st place in the Pop category.
GASC Hall Of Fame - WINNER OF THE 8th Annual GREAT AMERICAN SONGWRITING CONTEST (Mar 31, 2007)
Joey's song "What We'll Become" was chosen as one of the top 5 best songs for 2007.
Joey Auch's songwriting and moving live performance at The Bitter End on the final night of the competition leads the judges to award him 3rd place among the top 12 finalists in the competition.
www.songwriters-circle.com - The 2006 New York Songwriter's Circle Song Contest (Nov 8, 2006)
"Star quality vocals...Excellent song...knows what he is going for, he is credible in his storytelling...Reminds me of Paul McCartney at times...great verse lyrics – specific and everything but cliché...I'd Love to hear more from this artist!"
Andrea Stolpe - 2006 Singer Songwriter Awards
Out of a pool of over 11,000 songwriters from 70 countries Joey Auch has been chosen as a Finalist in The 2004 International Songwriting Contest.
www.songwritingcompetition.com - 2004 International Songwriting Contest Finalist! (Jan 25, 2004)
"Exquisite vocals! Joey Auch, keyboardist and lead vocalist has a broad range and maturity. (His) songs are fresh and innovative...Reminds me of the band Train fronted by Paul McCartney, which is a cool combination."
- Kweevac.com (Feb 1, 2004)
"Vocalist, Keyboard Player, and songwriter Joey Auch's able vocals glide across hook laden melodies...combine rock, brit-pop, alt-country, and even a bit of funk into...catchy rootsy sound."
- Performing Songwriter (Feb 1, 2004)
"Joey Auch...has a voice that soars to unexpected places on nearly every song."
- 1340Mag.com (Apr 1, 2004)