I like the catchy riffs at the beginning. The mix lacks a lot of distinction at :17 or so and at several other points where the texture is pretty thick. The vocals sound a little dry, and could definitely use some reverb. I like the lyrics themselves, but the vocals also seem a bit overdone and melodramatic. The progression is pretty smooth, but I don’t think the minimalism at 2:23 did much for the piece. The transition at 3:00 was a little sudden, but the solo that starts at around 3:55 is great. The ending is pretty amusing, although I think there are some dissonances in the texture at around the 5-minute mark that I don’t think were intentional. The entire middle section of the piece (2:23 - 4:00 or so) lacks cohesion, and I think cutting that section back a bit could help make this piece more concise, as I didn’t think it needed to be 5.5 minutes long. That said, overall the cool solos, fun lyrics, and rich character of the piece won me over. Keep at it, man!

7.5/10