GunstarGreene's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[FF | Serenity]

I've had this on repeat for too long now.

I like that this just goes, and has elements switching up all along the song.

I especially like the beginning - sounds like something reversed with a delay - that keeps up with the entire track. I don't dislike the snare, but I wouldn't be against swapping it.

If you're trying to get a midi keyboard, I recommend getting a M-Audio Axiom 25. A bit confusing at first, but has everything you need and nothing you don't. I got mine for around $160 and couldn't imagine going back without it.

freddyfinger responds:

yeah i'm probably gonna see if i can find a better snare. that does look like a pretty sweet keyboard, looks like it has everything you need. thanks a lot

[sr Ft Omega Phantom(frstyle)]

Great

Not gonna lie, I've been rockin this for a week or two in the car, I've had people ask me who this is.

I know it's only a freestyle, but it's refreshing to hear a polished MC on newgrounds who has found his own voice. Great job on the beat battlecat, props to Omega, respect you both.

I'm sick of seeing this track get bombed.

battlecat responds:

hehehe thnks for this review i (or we ) preciate it much
and yeah no offence to the other rappers on this site but i regonized also that the skill of many people here (on vocals) isnt that high at all
also promise you there wil be more rappers on my beats soon

normally i only work national but with revs like this i can make a switch to english peepz :)

[HW - Silent Hill (VG)]

Nice

Although I stll like Skullbeatz version better, specifically the drums, This version is still pretty raw. I like the changeup at 58 seconds in and the synth that comes in at 1:58.

Good job dude.

haywirehaywire responds:

thanks man

[EX!!!- W.T.F. (Curtains Close)]

-I normally do pretty laid back shit-

Dude this is epic, I really like the drums.

You've always had great mellow beats, but I'd like to hear some more tracks in this vein from you.

5/5 10/10

EternalXIII responds:

Thanks for the review!

I'll definitely do some more beats like this! Glad you liked it.

[.Split Grim Ft MPZ]

Almost

I like your flow, but the auto-tune has to go - I feel like that shit is everywhere and it's becoming a stereotype of the genre. It didn't sound good when Cher did it, let alone every rapper who has one on their track.

But I do really like your flow a lot, none of your lines feel squeezed or rushed, you killed it, I will definitely check out your other tracks.

Murdaa responds:

i know what u mean with da autotune.. I rather have had my brother on the hook then me.. cause i knew he'd do his thing... i mean.. he really didnt need to use the autotune... but it was a good addition in the end.. thanks for da feedback man, i really appreciate it.

[Monk - Poetry In Neutral]

So chill, so good.

I love it, the song flows and I can dig it (I like the repetitiveness on a track like this). I can just put this on a chill playlist and zone.

5/5 10/10

MC-Q responds:

Thank you mucho. :)

[HW- Timelapsing (Album-teaser)]

So fucking good.

Dude, this is great! You've progressed so much over the last few months and this track is just fucking sick.

I checked the full version on youtube but felt obligated to give you my 5/10. We're going to need a full version down-loadable cause I don't have youtube in my car.

haywirehaywire responds:

hahaha aight dude thanks a lot.

[A Crimeless Classic]

Oldschool Hip-Hop eh?

This is pretty ostentatious. I feel like this song (really? song?) is trying to force 'avant-garde' down my throat.

You put this up under 'Old-School' to get a rise out of us ignorant people that 'don't get it' didn't you? Yeah, I know the type.

I bet you're an art student, smoke clove cigarettes, and have a witty response ready that will destroy my credibility in one quick swipe. LOLZ

No, I'm kidding, I just don't like this - It's not hip-hop and that is the basis for my review. Try again under a different category.

MadCow responds:

No no, you're all wrong. It's definitely HipHop. You just have to listen to the rhymes I DON'T bust to really "get" the genius. It's very subtle, I don't expect the average neanderthal to even begin commencing preparations for starting to comprehend such art.

[[MS] - Packet of Crisps]

Perfect

Great beat, I couldn't recommend any improvements. I couldn't tell if you sampled the scratches or that was what you sampled to scratch, either way sounds good. Good Job.

5/5 & 10/10

Macsalad responds:

thanks a bunch dude!
If I had my own turntables and records I'd definetly do a lot of sampling and scratching from vinyl. the scratch sounds I manage to get out of wavetraveller sound pretty shitty to me though, lacks that vinyl warmth/dust/whatever
I just started working on a new track which i'll upload soon enough! thanks for reviewing :)

[WS - It's Only Fair]

I like it.

My only suggestion for improvement are the samples that come in at 2:20 and go until 2:45.

Not that they sound bad, but they kind of deviate from the rhythm. The song is fine with the way they are - it just felt a bit off when I listened to them over a few times. The transition back into the main sample at 2:45 seems a bit abrupt.

It's not bad at all, just some adjustments I'd try out.

war-spawn responds:

Yeah, I tried fixing that before I posted. Wasn't really anything that I could do because the sample I used had a part that completely went off tone from what I already had, so I had dig for another spot on the sample to at least sit in the same tone range.