Alright folks, here they finally are!
ROUND 4 - OPEN ROUND II: THE RESULTS
Very good round, certainly not better than last round, but I prefered it to round 2 for sure.
Train Of NaughtThe Reign Of Kindo - Let It GoNice, different tune as opposed to what you usually send me. There really is nothing much to say about it: it has a nice jazzy/funky feel and a pop mentality, it's one of my favorite crossovers of genres so you got me there. It really is a pleasant song that makes me light-headed, in a good way. Not bad at all.
7.5/10splentKansas - Song For AmericaThis was certainly a surprise, since I only know Carry On My Wayward Son, and it was damn good yes, but I didn't expect full-on classic prog by this band. This shows how ignorant I am
Well, anyways, Song For America is a great song. Kansas have a sound that stands between Yes and Genesis, and I can hear really well both influences in the track. It's fun, happy and adventorous, just how I like my classic prog. I will check out at least their classics, Leftoverture and this album, I think. Advice is welcome!
8.5/10TyriasKontrust - The Butterfly DefectYou guys must've liked last round, you just keep sending happy songs
This was a strange mashup of genres between Devin Townsend-ish hooks, spanish tribal vibe and alternative metal atmospheres. While it works, I can say it's not one of the best songs of its kind I've heard, but it's certainly decent and not a bad song at all.
7.5/10Tomislav95Beardfish - Comfort ZoneThis song =
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyhF5zYKyDYEven if the similarity between the two is incredibly evident, I really enjoyed this song. It has a good Porcupine Tree vibe, but still manages to have quite its own sound. I really liked the vocals, they sound very in the part, let's say. Only thing is that I think it overstays its welcome a bit.. but that's a minor nitpick. Good song overall.
8/10StadlerFish - Sunsets On EmpireA good ballad. Nothing exceptional, but it does work. Reminds me of U2 a lot. It makes me rock left and right, and yeah, it's pretty emotional in the end.
7/10 ParamaEast Of The Wall - The ApologistNow, this is how you use dynamics in music. This song is admittedly a bit all over the place, but one can't deny its grasping vibe of desperation and darkness. One thing I really like is the bass line after the intro. Really groovy and a bit creepy sounding. So while I didn't quite get into this as a song itself (if that makes any sense), I respect its intentions, vibe and structure.
7.5/10twosuitslukeCoheed and Cambria - The Willing Well III: Apollo II: The Telling TruthWhat a badass tune! Groovy as fuck and explosive. You mentioned that the vocals are hit or miss in general. Well, for me they're a hit for sure. The tone enhances the badassery and uniqueness of this song. I really have a good time while listening to this track so I will probably check out this album.
9/10EvermindLunatic Soul - GutterSince I enjoy Riverside, I expected to enjoy this too (It's Riverside's bassist/singer solo project). I did.
This is one of the most gloomy and eerie songs I've heard while not being dissonant at all. That is a great achievement for me.
The vibe of this track just grabs you and never lets go, it's incredibly well written. And I freaking love Mariusz' vocals in this one.
Great track!
9/10ScorpionSigh - AmnesiaNobody sent me black/doom/avant-gard metal 'til today
But I think it is a good investment. This is quite a mental song, and I enjoy the state of mind it carries. Although I think it's a bit too long.
I like how it jumps constantly from black, to jazz, to electronic vibes, it really grabs my attention.
8.5/10EliteMeshuggah - Dancers To A Discordant SystemThe title of this song perfectly describes Meshuggah's music. That's it. The song itself is quite menacing and dark, as all Meshuggah tracks are, in the end.
My problem with this band is that they have these incredibly long songs that stay the same throughout, so my concetration keeps going off and on and off, and I inevitably lose both myself and my interest. Not all bands are capable to do that, so I don't know if they work or not, but still, I respect them, but they're not my cup of tea.
The problem applies to this song less, as it has more of a focused idea, but still, there's something that drives my attention away.
7/10SaculSigur Ròs - BrennisteinnUsually Sigur Ròs make beautiful, heartwarming and shivering songs. This one is no exception but they do it in a more dark way. It's a catchy track too, and it doesn't overstay its welcome like a lot of post-rock tunes do. So yeah, very different from what I'm used to listen by them, but nontheless, it's very intriguing and I freaking love industrial vibes.
8/10---DA CHART---
Tyrias 33
Train Of Naught 33
Parama 33
Evermind 33
Scorpion 32.5
Sacul 31.5
twosuitsluke 29.5
Tomislav95 29
Stadler28.5
splent28.5
Elite26.5
You are all incredibly close to each other. Anyone could win at this point
You can start sending for round 5 which is an INSTRUMENTAL round. I expect something good. Go read the description if you want, in the main post.