3manonMusic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[crispy x Dynamic0 - Fifth Gear Sandstorm]

Ohhh this is pretty cool! I like the heavy guitar aspects from it, and the theming comes through pretty clear! I like the swelling strings and the drums. The mix is quite a bit too crowded, which can work, but like I said to crispy in dm's before, it's gonna be a lot harder that way to get the mix proper! From 1:42 to 2:20 there's this one snare that keeps playing on the same rhythm VERY loudly, so that becomes jarring after a while. I like the melodic break afterwards! Very atmospherical. I like the B-section a lot too, but I think there is some unwanted dissonance in there unfortunately. Overall a very fun and intense listen!

crispybatteryacid responds:

glad you enjoyed mate!

[Suhalla's Lamakan]

Not to be harsh, but in previous reviews on your guys collabs I said "what lacks in the production, it makes up for the rapping and lyrics"
Unfortunately the production is still pretty mediocre, with some mixing issues and sounds that overall sound pretty muffled. Good on the theming tho! I also like the rhythm you guys chose for this, that's very "roaming in the desert on a camel" vibes haha.

CasualBreather responds:

It is true that we still have progress to do with mixing, equalization, it's the beginning of a long journey (prolly xd). But we tried to go without that lyrics / vocals easy way for that round. Thanks for your feedback.

[Stranded (NGMC Round 3 Entry)]

I really love this! It's pretty hardcore haha (not as in the genre just in the intensity). It gives off the racing vibe really well! I do think it lacks in the theming of desert, I don't quite hear the mysterious atmospheres, the dissonant melodies, the Arabic soundscapes, etc.. Absolutely insane production tho, hats off to that! I also liked the tearout part

Neon-Skies responds:

Yeah, it's supposed to be more of the hopelessness you get when you're stranded in the desert, the anger and frustration, (hence the name) but yes, I do agree that it does lack some theming

[TheBroox2000 & Itz_Gamepoint - Dryway (NGMC 2025 Entry)]

this is actually quite the improvement from your previous entry. The mixing is still really messy but the melody makes more sense and the theming comes forth more clearly. I recommend taking more care on how to integrate the sound design aspect of the drop, because the sound design fills come out way too loudly.

[All our racers have been drinking Sex On The Beaches since noon]

A great saddity has bestowed upon as all
This definitely would have been in my top 3 if it was finished for the round

[THE REALLY LONG SONG COLLAB]

NOOOOO CAT OWL KEEPS HUNTING ME
Anyways, I think most of the "listens" on this track is just people clicking it, reading the description and leaving a comment without actually pressing play lmao

AzureFrontline responds:

:ca:

[Distorted Sands {NGMC 2025}]

I like both parts individually but damn that transition at 1:19 is just sinful lmao

[Shoreline (ft. Solacitude)]

Ngl the intro really reminds me of celeste's strawberry jam OST, really cool atmosphere there. I like the watery sound design, it's like I'm drinking water with my brain by listening to that. Drop is pretty nice and solid. Right on with the theme. Solacitude's solos always go so hard too. Very clean and atmospheric last drop. A bit too long between the first and second drop tho I think

[Vanuatu [NGMC 2025]]

yet again right on with the waterflame energy, I love it!