I like the quirky sound design and distorted texture at the beginning. The mix feels a little indistinct at times, with quite a lot of reverb. The progression is okay, but there are some sudden transitions (:40, :56, etc.). My main concern is that the composition is underwhelming at best and simply incomplete at worst. The creepy high-pitched melodies help, and the piece does appear to loop well. It’s just that the track isn’t very dynamic-sounding, especially with the minimalism and sense of continuity. I’d encourage you to work on shaping the piece a little more with automation, phrasing, and dynamic contrast. That will really help you get the most out of such a short piece. As it is, you’ve offered a solid harmonic framework and some really cool sound design. I just want to see you flesh out and/or smooth over the arrangement a little more. Keep at it, IndustryStandard!

7/10

Mixing, mastering, and balance
1.5/2
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
7/10