SoulSecure's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Ocean Avenue]

I like this song. Good mix job.

Nice use of effects and sounds. Needs a more intricate bassline though.

It's chill, upbeat and beachy. Cool song.

ZuneInc responds:

Will work on that bass. Thanks!

[56K]

No way. You totally went there.

Great track. No complaints.

Tarteviant responds:

thank you

[What's the Point]

I wouldn't call this ambient. It sounds reminiscent of the old house music I used to listen to before I found the NG audio portal and heard the house music they put on here. When I heard NG house music (which I assume is the modern incarnation) I was like, "Wtf is this stuff?"

Very cool. I like your style new guy, ha! Keep it cool like this and I'll be comin' back to listen to more!

(I think this might be the first house song I've reviewed on NG)

[Summerwave]

Didn't expect to see some summer music in the portal today.

I enjoy the song, it's just your bass drum is ear-splittingly loud and your percussion in general is a little too abrasive, ya dig?

[Screed - Without]

I'm rating this for what it is, an unfinished idea. This is why you get 4 stars and not two.

I like the dissonance in the chord at 00:43.

It sounds like a nice idea and your voice is pretty spiffy, but what's with the insane amount of white noise that starts at the beginning and ends at 00:23? Are you trying to do some sort of weird noise-punk deal?

PseudoMoron responds:

That's actually the result of overdubbing three tracks with my bad microphone, but I felt it fit in with the lo-fi aesthetic well enough. Thanks for the feedback.

[MM2: Forgive Me, Mother]

Wicked. Reminds me of a track I did back in '09. Bunch of heavily reverbed percussion.

Anchorwind responds:

Thanks for taking the time to listen and review.

[Management Of Souls]

Your segments are too short, there's too much downtime and not enough variation.

You've put this annoying structure into the song where it's heavy for a short time and then you do this interlude, then an even shorter heavy part and some more down time, then a heavy part and then a black metal riffage part. You need more metal riffs to round this all out instead of these interludes, which you could use for another song.

Most of your transitions are these parts where you do these interludes that stop the song in order to transition. Really you only want to do that only once a song, especially one of this length and character (You're like, punching me in the face with these interludes while I'm trying to rock out). At 1:19 you should just run into the next riff instead of putting in an interlude. Then at 1:58 you should have put in a new riff instead of an interlude. You might want to rhythm riff it up a little bit too for added power.

It's not that these interludes sound bad, it's that they are unnecessary and intrusive.

You pretty much just focus on a couple (awesome) licks that need some more parts to go with them and relegate those said licks to a chorus position.

I love that black metal jive, though. That's awesome. Could have been a bit longer.

I hate that synth bass. Sorry, but it just don't agree with me.

There's nothing wrong with your mix. Seriously, you don't need pro equipment.

Keep in mind that this is all just my opinion. If you do not agree with it you do not have to, that's the great thing about being human.

So in the end, it's a well mixed mash of parts that isn't the most pleasant thing to listen to. You're doing great work! Just keep at it!

MetalJody responds:

I totally respect your opinion and appreciate your critique. Feels nice knowing someone I've never met before actually cares about the direction I take my music in. I'm sorry these interludes get in the way of the already short heavy bits. It hasn't annoyed me before, nor has it occurred to me that these segments could annoy some listeners. I will put all you've said into consideration if I ever decide to remake it for my first album. An idea... I'll remake this version (for those who like it the way it is) and make an extended heavy version (for those who hate interrupting interludes). If the guy, who was writing with me, had stuck with the song all the way, I bet you would've given it over 3 stars. Thanks for checking it out! I'll keep at it. I might have better songs that fit your taste. "Jobless" may be up your alley. Outdated sound, of course, but catchy writing and heaviness.