I like the rhythmic content and quirky pads at the beginning. The drum pattern sounds a tad generic, especially the snare, and overall the piece is a bit slow to progress. The synth riff at 1:00 is a lot of fun, though, with the pitch sliding effects and how it sits so up-front in the mix. The frantic melody at 1:31 was also nice, and the texture takes a bit of a darker turn at 1:45. I like how the mix becomes gradually more chaotic until 2:30. The production quality here is solid overall, although in the lead-up to 2:30 the drums get a tad overpowered. I like how the piece “resets” at 2:30 before working its way back up to the chaos of before. Clearly, you have a great sense of rhythm, harmony, and progression. One thing that bothers me about the piece is that most of the variety comes from adding and subtracting instruments over time, as opposed to more advanced methods like filtering, automation, and dynamic contrast. This piece is also a bit of a slow-burner, but you won me over in the end between the flashy synths, creative melodies, and refreshing atmosphere. Keep at it, MRLinkins! :)

Mixing, mastering, and balance
1.5/2
Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
1/1.5
Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
1.75/2
Instrumentation and sound design
.75/1
Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
1.25/1.5
Originality and uniqueness
.75/1
Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
1/1
Composite score
8/10

This do be heckin bouncy
I would take down your kick in volume somewhat. Very loud
Snare sounds like it's somewhere in the ballpark of right volume. Maybe needs a little quieter

Your lead at 1:00 is a little dry. I think it could come down somewhat and have a chorus or something applied to it for giggles.

I like your stabs

at 1:33 the kick is super loud relative to a dry sounding lead. The writing is interesting

I see why the kick is so loud at 1:54, to support that bass synth. At 2:09 I think we are approaching the limit of loudness the track can handle. By 2:24 there are too many elements and it is cluttered. 2:34 was much needed or that might start to get annoying. Be sure to ensure all elements of the track at any given time are clearly intelligible from each other.

3:05 is nice and clear. I think there is something going on with high frequencies -- getting a lot of fizz. Saturation maybe? Recommend frequency cleaning.

Other than that, nice work. Thanks for coming out to NGUAC!