fun take on early dubstep/grime sounds with a solid mix/master, i especially like the arpeggiated kind of sounds like at 1:14. nice atmosphere in the builds and breakdowns. i really wanted more distinction between the first and second drops, and felt that the sound design is too simplistic overall. also don't really like the long fade out ending, makes this track awkward to mix into a DJ set.

I like the gritty texture at the beginning and how it gradually smoothes out into a coherent beat. The texture remains quite minimal for most of the piece, but I like the vocals at :29 and the rhythmic content. The eerie mood and chant-like vocals at :50 are enjoyable too. I think the piece could use a richer atmosphere, harmonic variety, and/or melodic content to add interest and variety. The breakdown at 1:40 with the drone-like pads was good for some structural variety, though, and I appreciate that you shook up the pattern of emphasis for the second drop at 2:09. The sound design and mood are probably my favorite aspects of the piece, although you overuse the “that night” vocals by the end, and the composition could’ve been a lot bolder here. Still, this is a catchy piece with an engrossing, apprehensive vibe. Keep at it, QWAZDYN! ^_^

Mixing, mastering, and balance
1.5/2
Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
.75/1.5
Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
1/2
Instrumentation and sound design
1/1
Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
1/1.5
Originality and uniqueness
.5/1
Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
.75/1
Composite score
6.5/10

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