Interesting rant/rap
I would have given it an eight, but I took away three points for the music mixdown, it needs to be properly mixed so the vocals can be heard at all times.
I don't really give a damn about people's animation skills, I remember when NG was just a baby. The animation sucks compared to today's standards.
As for your comment on sprite flashes, F*CK YOU! Nah, not really, I automatically take off four points for sprite flashes, UNLESS, they make me laugh.
In the end for me, it all comes down to presentation and timing.
I gave you one extra star because of our agreeing on sprite animation.