Posted: 27 Mar 2008, 20:19
Sample Ratings:
1) Let's Go Wild by Niko: HOLY S*** IT'S MAURIZIO! Vocals are still TOP-FREAKING-NOTCH! As for the instrumentation, something seems... iffy. The background singers need to be amplified. Riff sounds... like it has potential that it still didn't quite tap before it was shipped out the door.
2) Nightshade by Melody & Mezzo: I'm floored. This is exquisite. Everything good about the original is boosted to semi-Godliness. The riff is wicked. The vocals blend nicely with the great instrumentation. I'm already ready to buy the song; in fact, I'd buy the SAMPLE if it wasn't free!
3) Tokyo Strike Force by Garc-- er, I mean Nick Turbo: Hahahaha! This one's funny for some reason, but the riff synth isn't as great as it could be. Not enough "rip" to it. Good, but not great.
4) Adrenaline by Manuel: Slow, but the vision of literally "dripping" masculinity is evident. Synth line just made me pee a little out of excitement and desire to go jump the Grand Canyon with a motorcycle, away from a tribe of Biker Nazis.
5) Another Passion by Linda: Time vocalists tend to lack "star" quality if you ask me; that having been said, this one doesn't seem TOO bad. Not as good as the previous, but just not great.
6) Time to Say Goodbye by Brian Ice: Something seems gimmicky here, it doesn't do Mr. Ice justice. His vocals seem to be just a tad off, synth line isn't really that good... just doesn't work. Sorry Mr. Ice.
7) Round Round Round by Stella: SCP? Vocals ALMOST have a quality that most of us Americans enjoy, but...? Still trancey, "slower" SCP. Not my cup of tea, but that's not to say this song is awful. It's... middlin'.
8 ) Running Fire by Ace Warrior: Vocals sound like Ace is trying too hard. Clearly effort was put into this song, and the synth line is pretty nice for post-Oliva ABeatC. It's a touch better than middlin'.
9) <really> by Ciao Ciao: Songs like this keep it from selling to Rap-drenched Americans. XD Anyway, is it just me or is HRG slowing down their synth lines (and thus their quality)? Mediocre, unfortunately.
10 ) In the Fire of Victory by Ace: Quality Ace material. This is the good stuff for me. :3 Great Ace vocals with great Ace synths. One of the highlight tracks.
11) <remake> by <who>: The instant this song started I was bored. Like, two seconds into it max. Not a single part of this song, I liked. Well-made, but otherwise very boring.
12) People Like Dancing by Mega NRG Man: His work with GGM is usually better than this. This sounds like a bad marketing pitch, not Mega NRG Man fare. Sorry Tomas, but this just wasn't your best work.
13) Hey Hey by Nuage: Um, did Nuage go to GGM or something? 'cos this song is really kickin'. Synth line is REALLY, REALLY good. This is ABeatC's best showing on the album so far.
14) Paradise by Bea: Who the hell...? *ahem* Um, oddly generic for Delta. Granted, not as annoying as Baby Fly, but... this doesn't sound like the gold Delta's been pumping out lately.
15) Big Bad and Hot Love by Ch-- err, Leslie: Three Delta LIEK ZOMG WTF? Oddly, something about this track was refreshing. Until the synth line. Then it was AWESOME. Great track by Delta, easily makes up for Paradise and then some.
16) Rock 'n Roll by Mark Farina: Heeheehee, Mr. Farina makes me smile. :3 Fun, energetic vocals and synth line make SAIFAM's return to SEB a welcome and warm one.
17) Rebel Yell by Cherry: Whoa, is it just me or do I not want to see Cherry angry after hearing this song? This song would have been just as welcome in any male's repertoire, and I mean that in the best way; pumping, fierce, strong synth lines and vocals... wow. This one grabs 'ya. (Reminds me... when's the next Dark Angels track gonn'a come, eh?)
18 ) I Love My Dog by Vivi: Heeheehee. Very Japan-friendly for some reason. SCP Ballad, very cutesy. Not a GREAT ender, but it's sort of like a ride into the sunset instead of ending with a BANG... not BAD, but not GREAT. More... Good"Plus".
Looking forward to this one. :3
1) Let's Go Wild by Niko: HOLY S*** IT'S MAURIZIO! Vocals are still TOP-FREAKING-NOTCH! As for the instrumentation, something seems... iffy. The background singers need to be amplified. Riff sounds... like it has potential that it still didn't quite tap before it was shipped out the door.
2) Nightshade by Melody & Mezzo: I'm floored. This is exquisite. Everything good about the original is boosted to semi-Godliness. The riff is wicked. The vocals blend nicely with the great instrumentation. I'm already ready to buy the song; in fact, I'd buy the SAMPLE if it wasn't free!
3) Tokyo Strike Force by Garc-- er, I mean Nick Turbo: Hahahaha! This one's funny for some reason, but the riff synth isn't as great as it could be. Not enough "rip" to it. Good, but not great.
4) Adrenaline by Manuel: Slow, but the vision of literally "dripping" masculinity is evident. Synth line just made me pee a little out of excitement and desire to go jump the Grand Canyon with a motorcycle, away from a tribe of Biker Nazis.
5) Another Passion by Linda: Time vocalists tend to lack "star" quality if you ask me; that having been said, this one doesn't seem TOO bad. Not as good as the previous, but just not great.
6) Time to Say Goodbye by Brian Ice: Something seems gimmicky here, it doesn't do Mr. Ice justice. His vocals seem to be just a tad off, synth line isn't really that good... just doesn't work. Sorry Mr. Ice.
7) Round Round Round by Stella: SCP? Vocals ALMOST have a quality that most of us Americans enjoy, but...? Still trancey, "slower" SCP. Not my cup of tea, but that's not to say this song is awful. It's... middlin'.
8 ) Running Fire by Ace Warrior: Vocals sound like Ace is trying too hard. Clearly effort was put into this song, and the synth line is pretty nice for post-Oliva ABeatC. It's a touch better than middlin'.
9) <really> by Ciao Ciao: Songs like this keep it from selling to Rap-drenched Americans. XD Anyway, is it just me or is HRG slowing down their synth lines (and thus their quality)? Mediocre, unfortunately.
10 ) In the Fire of Victory by Ace: Quality Ace material. This is the good stuff for me. :3 Great Ace vocals with great Ace synths. One of the highlight tracks.
11) <remake> by <who>: The instant this song started I was bored. Like, two seconds into it max. Not a single part of this song, I liked. Well-made, but otherwise very boring.
12) People Like Dancing by Mega NRG Man: His work with GGM is usually better than this. This sounds like a bad marketing pitch, not Mega NRG Man fare. Sorry Tomas, but this just wasn't your best work.
13) Hey Hey by Nuage: Um, did Nuage go to GGM or something? 'cos this song is really kickin'. Synth line is REALLY, REALLY good. This is ABeatC's best showing on the album so far.
14) Paradise by Bea: Who the hell...? *ahem* Um, oddly generic for Delta. Granted, not as annoying as Baby Fly, but... this doesn't sound like the gold Delta's been pumping out lately.
15) Big Bad and Hot Love by Ch-- err, Leslie: Three Delta LIEK ZOMG WTF? Oddly, something about this track was refreshing. Until the synth line. Then it was AWESOME. Great track by Delta, easily makes up for Paradise and then some.
16) Rock 'n Roll by Mark Farina: Heeheehee, Mr. Farina makes me smile. :3 Fun, energetic vocals and synth line make SAIFAM's return to SEB a welcome and warm one.
17) Rebel Yell by Cherry: Whoa, is it just me or do I not want to see Cherry angry after hearing this song? This song would have been just as welcome in any male's repertoire, and I mean that in the best way; pumping, fierce, strong synth lines and vocals... wow. This one grabs 'ya. (Reminds me... when's the next Dark Angels track gonn'a come, eh?)
18 ) I Love My Dog by Vivi: Heeheehee. Very Japan-friendly for some reason. SCP Ballad, very cutesy. Not a GREAT ender, but it's sort of like a ride into the sunset instead of ending with a BANG... not BAD, but not GREAT. More... Good"Plus".
Looking forward to this one. :3