Cyberdevil's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Cordova]

Definitely a different kind of metal than I'm used to hearing! :) I like the melodic style, I like the speed, I like the mysterious build at the beginning too, and throughout... sounds a bit like DragonForce but... a little more VG-like, a little more imaginative, a little more mysterious...

Overall volume feels unusually low both for the genre and for a production like this overall - considering how crisp the quality is otherwise. The composition's intricate... I like the pauses and slower parts almost more than I like the heavier ones, it all build so well, and those scales!!! The structure's impressive.

I wonder if the instrumental tone's meant to seem a bit more digital; game-like somehow? The structure's so good, but I can't help imagine what this'd sound like with 'real' instruments. The drum sound in particular seems a bit flat; doesn't really stand out. Guitars are hella rich regardless - if the tone's a stylistic choice there it's pretty cool. Different!

A bit louder and richer a mix and this'd be amazing IMO!

Nice work.

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AQUATICORPSE responds:

Definitely plan to revise the mix in the near future, you're absolutely right on that. I kinda rushed it out without really paying too much attention to levels and it certainly shows

[Vista Sounds - Disney]

The sparkle's rich on this one! :D

I'm impressed by the sound quality right away. It really sounds like a professional composition, as it's aimed to sound like... the different instruments stand apart in the mix, the overall melody's captivating, but never monotone, it's smooth and atmospheric, the pace shifts, the foundation's always there but that synth/piano really breaths, it stays fresh and friendly all the way...

I wonder if it wouldn't be nice with some more notable bridges along the way though, something where even the bass and backing changes, to make it seem more a full-fledged track than an endless loop of sorts but... then again this would be pretty easy to keep looping forever, it's good as a loop...

Nice work emulating that Disney kind of sound. Thoroughly enjoyable, albeit a liiittle repetitive after a while (like two or three minutes in, think that's when I start to feel it).

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Vista-Sound13 responds:

I appreciate your detailed analysis and feedback, Cyberdevil. :)

[Skyzewhat - Lost In Time]

Man this is atmospheric! Right from the bat I'm feeling the title too. It sounds like time travel. Like a bridge between worlds. Like a gate to another dimension. Like something new and strange and salient, psychedelic in a familiar but so captivating way. The way it keeps building too...

I'm not as much a fan of the 'pauses' in the sound that kick in around the 1:15 point - though they're certainly creative, and disruptive. They break the spell a bit for me I think... when at 2:17 the sound flows freely for a while, without that continuous disruption, I'm reminded how atmospheric it sounds that way...

Nice dubstep part in the third third though! Appreciative break; creative segment there.

Could maybe use a bit more variation too. The main parts are long, and the melody the same throughout... it builds nicely at first, and at the end, but stays level and IMO gets a liiittle monotone for most of it.

Overall good stuff! Solid production too. Great atmosphere...

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Skyzewhat responds:

holy text wall

Thanks for your feedback! This song is not really new, I only realized I could've done so much stuff way better not so long ago. I'm still very happy that you like it though! Have a cookie and a wonderful day 🍪 :>





see @Fosya people dont mind a soundgoodizer on master

[For the Money]

Definitely the most unique Runback entry! :D Those vocals are crisp too... nice work ya'll. Sounds great. Interesting composition.

Reminds me a bit of Bomb The Bass Clear album.

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Aalasteir responds:

Cyberdevil! Thank you so much! :D

[DJ D-Face & CasualBreather - Crazy Unc]

That beginning flow daaaang! Intense!!! The vibe's there all the way through too, great flow; great rhythm and soul, plenty of variation. Instrumental too. Love everything about this.

May be my favorite track in the Runback for real!

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CasualBreather responds:

Thanks a lot CB that's an honor, man you track with Aalasteir was so lit as well, already listened to it quite a few times ;)

[Better Than The Book - Bump In The Night (Radio Edit)]

What a banger! Clever lyrics, surprise solo, uplifting vibes overall. :) Real nice way to end the initial trilogy; even out the hype here... and it seems we actually will get to hear some of these edits on the radio too now! :D

Looking forward to hearing the rest of these!

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Jabun responds:

Cheers CD! Super happy you liked this one too! That solo although not super flashy is one of my favourite ones to date :) Yup this is a first for me too! All 3 singles getting on the radio (and getting NG front page awards) before the album's even out yet! Exciting times ahead :D Thanks again for checking in!

[Cassy’s Anniversary!: The Jukebox!]

This was unexpectedly good. :) Thought The Ballad of Bullshit would be my favorite but then again... each one keeps surprising, or surpassing; all have so unique styles to boot. Jazzy, atmospheric, soothing, VG-like, sappy happy upbeat and/or fast and all but crappy! Great stuff from the start. Nice backstory too.

Dope work y'all.

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Creeperforce24 responds:

The songs are great, but the backstory to me is A S S

[Distortion]

This is like a genre in itself, I don't know if really is Techno or no, very interesting mix of genres and instrumental style, definitely has a metal element to it too!

Feels like the composition could have a bit more continuity maybe; a structure that carries it throughout, and a bit more space in the mix. But A+ for the detail! There's so much in this...

Nice work.

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zesocas responds:

:^)

[Cartola's Freedom (Instrumental)]

So soulful; so good. :) Interesting backstory on the artist too below...

Good stuff!

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CasualBreather responds:

Thx a lot, you know more details about that ahah!

[420]

The instrumental's so vibrant in this one, lots of space with the mix, very nice... and the rap schemes; wording's complex, really liked the 'no promoting, cannabidiol' line in particular.

Fire work y'all! And a sudden groove shift halfway through too, yet seamless... soulful.

It fades away a bit quick at the end maybe... but until then 🔥

Nice work, production and composition both.

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CasualBreather responds:

Thanks a lot for the good and detailed review!!!