robertn

like you already said, the rhythm feels too sloppy for me to actually get into it.
the violin sounds to dry as well, it doesn't mix well with the rest.
the guitar sounds absolutely terrible, sounds like either a mixer pre-amp distorting heavily or a horrible amp modeller (which models an 10watt guitar amp). fix it or leave it out.

i like the 'fullness' around half-way through. towards the end, i think you should try to use a string section to play the violin's part which might make it, well, more 'ballad-y'. also, i like the way the drums sound, the really fit well.

overall, this is a nice ballad, keep it up.