I'm really glad I gave this a listen. I've listened to it a few times. I like the song in pieces, but I don't feel they all fit together.

From 0:01-1:07 you have a solid intro that grooves real well.
Then from 1:07-2:07 things get strange. It feels like something you'd hear in a horror game, still building ambience before a major jump scare, or important spooky plot point.
The song shifts gears again at 2:08 and holds onto this new tone til closing that reminds me of something I've heard in Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze. Really good sound there.

I think all of these sections would be completely solid if they weren't so distinct from one another. The first and third sections fit pretty well together, but the center section feels to me like it breaks the song's cohesion. I think a simple solution would be starting the guitar in that middle section and build it up softly to where it ends up, instead of just rocking hard out of nowhere.

Nothing in here sounds wholy unpleasant, it's just the strange juxtaposition that that middle section leaves by breaking up something that would sound better without it. I'm ultimately glad I stopped and gave it a listen to start my day.

UPDATE:

Thank you for clarifying. It clears things up.

Original 3 1/2 Star Review:

"I'm curious about what your thought process was when you made this piece. Knowing that information could help me provide better feedback as well as a more accurate rating. I'd also be better able to judge based on how well I thought your intent came through, rather than just judging by my own taste.

That said, I do like the piece. at 2:08 onward I get a real stoner-metal/desert rock vibe.

A couple of things to think about:

The title is quite interesting. Why did you choose that?

Also, the thumbnail artwork you provided for this piece is cool, but I don't quite see how it fits the vibe of the song. I'd like to hear your input on this as well.

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