Knoxius's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[This is the Name]

Needs some work on the mixing, and I hear bits of tasteless dissonance. Still, I see a ton of potential in the music itself.

[Magazines]

The vocal track is flawless, but the backing beat is a bit empty. Definitely material I would expect on the radio, though, so good job.

headphoamz responds:

Thanks so much Knoxius :D

[Social]

Well mixed and written. The guitar is a little more metal than my taste, but it fits.

Unless perceived as satirical, the lyrics seem to bland and a bit ironic (all the stuff about bitching). Maybe work on your lyrics a bit more... :)

Overall, not really a song I'd listen to and the lyrics sucked, but it's production was nevertheless in good hands.

[This is The End]

I like what you have, but it's incredibly clippy.

fix that! and then make moar

L13S responds:

Thanks, do you have any suggestions to fix that? Message me if you do :)

[Facing the danger!]

Had my head bobbing for the whole intro. As said below, the drums were a bit weak and definitely over saturated with reverb. There are spots here and there of dissonance (the bad kind), but overall the track sounds awesome. Really driving, and you definitely wrote some parts that greatly appeal to me.

Good song, just work on that mixing a bit.

CeeeX responds:

Mixing is definitely my archilles heel.

I often have a hard time to get the best of a certain sound.

Thanks for the feedback!

[Left & Lost Forever Pt.2]

I thought that square synth was a little obnoxious, and the drums are super cheesy (and quiet). But hey, I'm just talking synths here; the composition is cool as hell. I could see this as background music to a sidescroller or strategy game.

Keep at it, you're doing a good job!

[Elm Street (NES) (LBP2)]

Something about the way the song started caught my attention instantly. Must be because it's a Dave Wise composition? Definitely catchy and holds my attention. That lead and the amount of reverb on it seems to just be perfect.

The only thing I wasn't too fond of is the bass at 0:31. Not presented very well. Maybe if the bass had some tone? I love me some heavy heart-palpitating bass, but it doesn't sound that good here. That is, until the drums come back in and even it out. Whatever, this is all just blather xD

[Castlevania - Satanic Spire]

The first square synth that plays almost seems out of place. I can get that it's a nod to the old console, but it seems too raw of a sound for what you built the song up with. It must just hit my ears wrong at beginning, because it sounds fine later when the song picks up. Speaking of, I really like the drum track throughout the song.

Overall, the song it well arranged and sounds clean, so props to you!

[Qelaion - Oulais]

I think mebe the drums were a bit loud. The background stuff sounds amazing and I wish you had put a bit more emphasis on it, but damn, this song is still sick.

ps it's a little repetitive but that's okay

[Old Fields]

The beginning is pretty slow, and the guitar was really quiet. Pretty bumpin, but the glitches around two minutes didn't feel right. Sounded more like a CD having issues than an intended glitch.

Regardless, the composition is sound and seems to evolve smoothly and stays fresh for most of it. The guitar solo was particularly great, and the progression during that part is awesome, and the outro was very nicely pulled off.

Keep up the good work.