TaintedLogic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[We Just Hurt]

I like the more minimal vibe this one has. The ghostly synth that's outlining the chord progression is a nice choice, and the strings that come in later work well too. The combination of your twang-y vocals and the fusion sound design is really refreshing. The mastering in this one is especially loud and clear, and I appreciate how you scaled back some of the mixing effects for this one - gives the soundscape a really organic feel. Keep it up, Sloan! ^^

[Milfalicous - Feat: PikeyPaige]

I like the raw, gritty sound this one has compared to the last one I listened to. The reverb and other mixing effects might be a bit overdone, but the soulful vocals and groovy instrumentation are awesome. The ending is a bit sudden, but you really nailed the high-pitched vocals at the last post-chorus. Strong work again, Sloan! ^^

[This Rain Comin' Down]

I like the relaxed guitars at the beginning and the percussion fills. The vocals are really smooth, and the lyrics are pretty evocative and poetic. The production quality is strong, with a well-balanced mix and full texture. The instrumental tracks could've potentially used more variety, but you nailed the vocals, sound design, mastering, and composition. Keep up the good work, Sloan! ^^

[Another Life...]

I like the jangly guitars, and the vocal concept is really creative. The reverb is a little overdone, but I'm really enjoying the powerful vocals at 1:20 or so. The mix is cleaner this time for sure, but some aspects of the balance don't quite click for me. The bass and the hi-hats both seem a little loud, especially the hats. The piece has a pretty nice flow, but the lyrics feel a little stream-of-consciousness at times and there could be more variety in the instrumental tracks. The heavy distortion at 4:20 or so kinda comes out of nowhere, but at the same time helps keep things interesting later in the piece. The ambiance at the very end (almost sounds like a half-second loop of someone mumbling) is a bit experimental, but also help add some variety. Overall, really evocative piece, PPS. The mixing is strong overall, and the experimental atmosphere and sound design make for a pretty engrossing track. Keep at it! ^^

PikeyPaige responds:

It’s about a homeless man in a wheel chair who is begging on the streets. He believes in reincarnation and that in other life’s he was important people in history. He also believes that he is ready to die and be reincarnated again. The stream of consciousness lyrics came from an actual encounter with a homeless vet who was being racist to a Mexican security guard outside a 7-11. I was reporting an incident and embellished what actually happened. I super appreciate you taking the time to assess it and give thoughtful feedback.

[AIM - Fox Dreams]

I like the combination of the chill guitars and groovy percussion. The melodic content is really cute, and the piece has a smooth flow too. At around :25, I think the organ could've been a bit more legato - the short breaks between notes disrupt the flow a bit. By :53, though, that problem solves itself. I really like the bells/chimes at 1:30, and the rest of the sound design too for that matter. I think my biggest complaint here is probably that the piece could've felt a little more dynamic. I know it's supposed to be chill, but the riffs got a little repetitive by the end. The modulation at 2:55 was certainly a step in the right direction, but they're still the same riffs, just transposed. Overall, really strong work with the melodies, rhythmic content, production, and structuring. Also fits the art perfectly. Keep at it, Petrol4brains! ^^

[AIM - Twin Cities Under Blue Sky]

I like the ominous mood at the beginning and the frantic techno beat at :43. The mix is really loud and clean, although perhaps a bit over-compressed. The piece is a little slow to progress, but the rhythmic content and sound design are both enjoyable. The drawn-out transition into 2:44 was cool, and I like the change of pace for the more melodic section at 3:30ish. The section at 4:30 was pretty drawn out, but the transition back into 4:55 with the repeating riff in a descending pattern was clever. I like the combination of the heavy beat and the rich atmosphere during the last minute. Overall, really solid work, man! Spacey track, yet catchy. ^^

CryNN responds:

Thankyouuuu

[AIM - Acid Frog]

Really loud and clear mix. I'm liking the gritty synths and sense of build into :22. The harmonic content was a bit lacking, though, and after a while you overused the risers. The composition could've been a lot more dynamic, although I'm enjoying the quirky percussion and other rhythmic elements. I appreciate the variety in the harmonies at 2:13, although overall the texture is pretty minimal throughout. It's still really catchy, though. I think my favorite element of it is the sound design. Cool stuff! Keep at it, PTP. ^^

[Rolling Waves - AIM 2021]

I like the bright ambiance at the beginning and the jangly percussion. Very pensive mood, with a nice dramatic flair at times with the church bells and suspenseful section at 1:00 or so. The piano riff at 1:10 struck me as a tad cliche, at least with the progression, but the beat at 1:40 keeps moving the piece moving along nicely, and the reverb helps fill out the texture a little more. Your production has also improved a lot in the last year or two. The pace of progression is a little slow towards the middle of the piece, but I like the evocative solo at 3:00ish. The turn toward the dramatic at the end was a nice touch too. Overall, really strong work here as always, WolfgangMiakoda! Good luck in the AIM. ^_^

[AIM - Eggstraordinary Garnish Grandiosa]

I like the spacey arpeggios at the beginning. The ghostly synth at :10 is really nice. The chord progression is a little cliche, and the rhythm is a little square. I like the ghostly melodies at :40 or so, but some of the effects in here are pretty repetitive (there's a synth effect that plays on the downbeat of every measure for most of the piece, for example). I like the flute-like synth at 2:27 - has a bit of a smoother sound than most of the quirky synths in here. The mixing is pretty solid too. Overall, fun piece! I like the melodies, flow, production, and sound design. Keep at it, Tebyricat. ^^