really like the overall sound design for the synths, and how the frequency shifted chords sit over the almost arpeggiated squarewave. good chords that sit nicely under the vocal melody also. unfortunately this track seems really unfinished structurally, and the mix/master feels really off with the vocals sitting extremely forward and the chord transients fighting with the kick/snareclap. not enjoying the drum choices - feels like it's missing some layering and lacking impact overall.

I like the airy texture at the beginning and the rich bass. The vocal samples sound good and blend in with the texture well, but one thing that bothers me is the lack of articulation at the ends of phrases. The singer is barely pronouncing the ‘s’ sound in “darkness,” “accomplice,” and “heartless.” But that’s a really nitpicky thing.

The drop at :40 is catchy. The claps starting at :43 come a tad bit before the off-beats, which is jarring at first but refreshing after I get used to them. The rest of the sound design is cool, although the one drop could’ve been a bit more dynamic considering it’s most of the length of the piece. I would’ve liked to see you flesh out the composition a bit more here, but this track is definitely a good start. Catchy beats, solid mixing, and fun sound design. Keep at it, Jekoer! ^_^

Mixing, mastering, and balance
2/2
Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
1/1.5
Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
1.5/2
Instrumentation and sound design
1/1
Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
1.25/1.5
Originality and uniqueness
.5/1
Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
.75/1
Composite score
8/10