IndisciplinePremiata Forneria Marconi - Impressioni di Settembre
First impression: Subtle and relaxing Ok maybe not that subtle and relaxing when listened with headphones
. The mix on this is pretty dynamic, but with moments that are just too quiet to appreciate what's going on. Other than that, it's a lovely prog tune, I like the synths here and the beautiful melodies. It's got a nice atmosphere, very warm vibes, and the structure keeps everything fresh. I dig it.
4Locanda delle Fate - A Volte un Istante di Quiete
First impression: Quite a classic sound to it This one feels a bit more like standard 70s prog, but quite well written and executed anyway. I love the piano here, and the flute too. It sort of reminds me of Mike Oldfield a bit, mostly on the guitar. A fun little song.
3.75ariichHaerts - Hemiplegia
First impression: Grandiose and energetic Pretty fun pop song! I enjoy the energy here, and the catchy melodies. Might not be super unique, but I like it. Short and to the point.
3.75Anomalie - Generations
First impression: Pretty cool fusion of genres An interesting mix of Hip Hop and Jazz sensibilities. I like that it does quite some things despite the short runtime, and with time it's grown on me a bit. Pretty lovely atmosphere too.
4HOFKip Winger - Landslide
First impression: Expected Rock, got... New Age? This song has an interesting vibe, with the pads and the bird samples, then the vocals and percussion come in. It's got a bit of a New Age vibe, but with some listens, I realize it's mostly just textural. I like the piano here, the chords and little flourishes. The chorus is quite good, prob the best part of the song. Although at first I was underwhelmed, it has grown on me quite a bit. I can certainly see why Tim loves his former band
4Kip Winger - Broken Open
First impression: Expected a ballad, got... Rock? This one is similar to the other track, but with Rock instrumentation, and a bit more energy. I quite like the bass here, wished it was more prominent in the song. Chorus is nice, if a bit on the generic side. This is a pretty fine tune, but to me doesn't feel as inventive as Landslide.
3.5CrowHakushi Hasegawa - Desert
First impression: Quite chaotic and... fun? Hmnnnn. The chaotic nature of this is quite controlled and fun, zig and zagging quite a bit, from the calm rhodes to the breakcore drumming. It might be a bit too intense for me at times, but I still dig it.
4t+pazolite - KABOOOOOM!!!!
First impression: What even is this This is what happens when you let chronically online people make music
. I quite like the silly nature of this song, and I don't mind the cow sample at all, but I just fucking hate the awful MLG Air Horns here, interrupting what seemed a beautiful calm segment. That's what prevents me from rating this any higher, sorry.
3.5Buddyhunter1Boucle Infinie - 雨
First impression: Hypnotic Hmnnn this one is odd, on the one hand I quite dig the atmosphere and sounds here, they're quite hypnotic - in particular I love the use of piano with the synths. On the other, it does feel more like a soundtrack, great background music for a sort of Cyberpunk movie or game. Hell that piano at times reminds me of the one in Signalis' OST. It doesn't feel too long despite being 9 mins long, and while I enjoy it quite a bit, I'm left wanting more.
3.75Mutoid Man - Setting Sun
First impression: Heavy-ass riffs, will they stick tho? I see there's some Converge connection here, cool. This is a nice Stoner Metal song, with heavy riffs and fun drumming. Vocal style and the melodies reminds me of Baroness a bit, which I've never been able to get into. Yeah it's a cool track, not the most original for its genre, but it's quite well executed.
3.5twosuitslukeCoheed and Cambria - Mother Superior
First impression: Quite different to what I had heard from them Definitely more interesting than the more Alt Rock songs that I remember checking out or you playing in deepcuts. I like the inclusion of piano in the quieter segments, and the strings, they're paired well with the guitars. I'm still not convinced this band is for me, it just has that 2000s 'Murican Alt Rock sound that's never resonated with me personally, but this song is quite good for what I can tell.
3.75Prize Fighter Inferno - The Going Price for Home
First impression: A little better than last time, I think I was sent another song of theirs in a previous round, and it was alright. This one is marginally better I think. While I enjoy the electronic sound and the synths, it's the vocals that are just... sort of boring, sorry
. Not very memorable melodies to me, and he does the same style throughout the whole track. Then it just ends on a fade out.
3.25PuppiesAlithia - Thirteen Revelations
First impression: A bit too long for what it has to offer Hmnnnn this is tough, because I like the sounds presented here quite a bit, the synths in particular are great and the uuhhhh weird string instrument. But it's the execution that falls flat for me - it just feels like another Modern Prog song with some Post-Rock leanings, two genres I struggle with quite a bit, oops. Also, it takes like 8 mins to get somewhere actually interesting. I wouldn't say it's a boring track at all, but I don't feel this has enough ideas to justify the 12 mins it lasts.
3.25The Goo Goo Dolls - Name
First impression: Kinda reminds me of early childhood Ah some mid 90s Alt Rock ballad, reminds me of my very early days as a kid. It's a lovely little track, with warm vibes, and sad lyrics. I quite enjoy the more upbeat instrumental section at 3:20, wished this tune had a bit more of that. It's not the most original song of its style, but it's quite well-written, and, as Tim would say, easy on the ears.
3.5Lizzoshedfromthebody - Fascia
First impression: Not quite generic, but not that engaging either While this track has a cool atmosphere and some ok riffs, it just... doesn't do that much for me. The melodies are sort of boring and the structure of the song doesn't help much. It feels a bit one-dimensional to me. I dunno, I wasn't caught by it.
3Telepopmusik - Love Can Damage Your Health
First impression: A sound closer to my tastes, nice Some nice Downtempo music to relax and study to. Samples of... spy movies I think? Anyway, a cool song with some Trip hop vibes, that sort of goes in a different direction for the last minute, and I'd have loved that section to be the whole song. It's certainly more original and lovely than what came before it.
3.5Scoreboardtwosuitsluke 39
Indiscipline 38.5
Buddyhunter1 38.25
ariich 38
King Puppies and the Acid Guppies 38
HOF 37.75
Crow 37.75
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Lizzo 35.5
Thanks for playing Lizzo! Albeit we haven't always been aligned in tastes, you've sent me some great stuff I'll surely check out soon. Hope to have you on board next time.
HOF and Crow, you're on a deathmatch now! As with the previous one, you have 48 hs to send me a pair of tracks like usual, following the theme of "Passion" and its opposite. The best of both submissions gets to stay for another round.
For the rest of you meatdogs, feel free to start sending for round 6.
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