I like the glitchy pads at the beginning. The beat is nice too, although the clap could use a bit more “decoration” in the mix IMO - maybe some reverb at the very least. The piece is pretty minimal and slow to progress, especially for the minute or so following 1:07. The entry of the pads at 2:17 helps add some interest, but the piece still could use some more harmonic variety - a countermelody, or different chord progression, etc. The mixing is solid, and I like the sound design and progression. It just needs a fuller texture and more variety, is all. That said, thanks for coming out to the NGUAC, Nxes! Hope to see you back next year. ^_^

Mixing, mastering, and balance
1.75/2
Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
.75/1.5
Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
1.25/2
Instrumentation and sound design
1/1
Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
1.25/1.5
Originality and uniqueness
.75/1
Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
.5/1
Composite score
7.25/10

Satisfaction is a very apt title for this song. There is something very comforting about this track and gives me rainy night time in the city nostalgia. Reminds me of when I was on the night bus from Tokyo and Kyoto... I would totally listen to this on loop whilst watching all the lights out of the window. I know that when a song is able to transport me vividly to a completely different time or place, it's a total success as a piece of music. This deserves way more attention and is honestly one of my favourite tracks from this year's NGUAC. It has a special place in my heart, so thank you for making this. Good luck, Nxes :)