RO Music REview: Ultimate Nemesis (Amy's Theme)

 

Title: Ultimate Nemesis (Amy's Theme)

Released: April 8, 2012

Genre: Industrial

 

 Similar to the last song, this song has a certain unpolished edge to it that certainly adds to it. The drums in this are weirdly quite on point, especially since they are simple drum loops.

This screams "video game song" more than for anything else. Whether that is a downfall or a win is open to debate. It did at least end up in a game, albeit a doomed flash one.

 The overarching synths are repetitive for sure, and the song doesn't give a huge variety of sound. But it's interesting to listen to, and holds a steady vibe.

 Rating: 7/10

RO Music REview: ~Lockdown~

 

Title: ~Lockdown~

Released: November 4,2010

Enacted: November 20,2020

Genre: Industrial

 

 Gritty. Tense. Strange. Ominous.

Fitting for the theme, and experimental in its sound.

This again is a piece that be befitting of an album, even though its far from radio worthy.

 

Oh no.

 Rating: too real/10

RO Music REview: City of Hope & Can't Wait for the Weekend

 

Title: The City of Hope

Released: Oct 17, 2010

Genre: Misc.

  

Certainly something different. The chorus is familiar sounding, and had I been more known I'd may have faced the trials and tribulations Talyor Swift had. I'd argue ironically the main tune is what holds this song back. Overall a pleasant tune, the thick bassy synths are the best part.

          Rating: 3/10

Title: Can't Wait for the Weekend

Released: Oct 20, 2010

Genre: New Wave

 

Though the synths don't hit as hard on this, the drums do. The synth in the breaks work well. I don't know how the mainline synths need altering, but perhaps what this song really lacks is a solid bass. 

Relatable title!

 Rating: 4.5/10

RO Music REview: Techtox

 

Title: Techtox

Released:September 25, 2010

Genre: Trance

 

 A song with words! Sort of. Voice loops, which was yet another experimental track.

Overall this track comes off as very basic and uninspired, but there's moments where the direction is more interesting. 

The only take-away here and from the last song is the words thing really wasn't happening for me. Ah well.

 

 Rating: 3.5/10

RO Music REview: Escaping Her [Special Mix]

 

Title: Escaping Her [Special Mix]

Released:August 30, 2010

Genre: Industrial

 

 Another song in the 'her' story-line.

The synthline, though very repetitive, is quite good for setting the tone.

The breakdown is fun, and the gritty second half of the chorus parts of the song are still a well done technique to me.

Certainly it's loopy, and tweaking some of the song-lengthing repeating would go a long way.

But it's fun to listen to.

Also the special mix was due to taking out lyrics. A constant struggle, but I won't dock marks for that, since this version ended up preferred.

 Rating: 8.5/10