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[Chocnoon & radon - Sahara Spin (DCLXXVI) [NGMC2025 Round 3]]

"Brick by brick I built this brickwalled limiter" lol. Anyways, I think it's a pretty alright trance track but the loudness is an obvious issue. You can hear the attempts to make the melody somewhat more alternative, but the theming ESPECIALLY comes through in every non-drop sections, with the swelling strings. I like the drum n bass attempt, but it gets sooooo loud again that the mix just becomes this... idk. I need to give my ears some rest after this one lol

MU53 responds:

Yeah this was a rough round for me ngl, especially master wise. I’ll keep the feedback in mind

[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

[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:

[Caliente Island]

this goes so hard lmao what
the production of the beat is not really the best and the fact that it ends really abruptly is a bit sad but damn this is really cool

CasualBreather responds:

Thanks a lot for this good feedback! Yeah we have regrets about the ending as well now, an artistic choice initally, but with hindsight it's "abrupt" for sure.

[Frosty Glide Ride]

Absolute spot-on with the theme, this is so so much like mario kart icey music, sick with that. I would have liked to see some more high-energy in it though! I really like the composition overall, but some more progression would have done wonders since there is somewhat an issue of repetition. I like the little 7th while the track is already fading out, it's like a little wink.
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Production/composition: 7.5/10
Mix/master: 8/10
Relevance to the theme: 10/10

Albe responds:

I personally consider, while being an impressive display of one's compositional skills, too much variation in a composition would have made the song difficult to remember, so a little repetition is fine as long as you don't abuse it. Thanks for the comment!!

[Windswept In The Chilly Nostalgia]

This is quite a cute song! This track is unique in the way that it leans more in the arctic side of the theme, rather than the racing side (unlike most other submissions who do it the other way around). This also sounds perfect for VGM, which is also nice. It does get a bit repetitive over time though.
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Composition/production: 7/10
Mix/master: 8/10
Relevance to the theme: 7.5/10

ZuwerWS responds:

I'm curious why you think it's repetetive, is it the drums? The bass? Because I went for a structure that at least to me tries to be as fresh and not loopy as I could in the short amount of time I had. Of course it could just be opinions but eitherway I'm curious

[Polar Drift (w/ X3ll3n) [NGMC 2025]]

I don't have a lot to say for this one, because it kinda speaks for itself? It's just a fun tune to listen to, there's a lot to like and the mix is done really proper. I think it might just be a little too safe, but that's just my preference. There's also a grid error where the solo at 2:14 kind of errors on it's timing. That's just a nitpick tho. It's pretty good at the atmosphere and theme it's conveying, so good job on that department.
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Production/composition: 8.5/10
Mix/master: 9/10
Theme relevance: 7.5/10

Snikio responds:

It's not my favorite thing to be criticized for something that doesn't sound good and then defend it by saying it was intended, but... It was a carefully intended beat 🥲
for me It doesn't sound like an error when I listen to it again now, but I'll keep it in mind for future completions!
Thank you so much for the heartfelt review👍👍👍 that's what I needed most