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[Life Eternal]

I saw "Sapoman - Industrial" and I HAD to listen. Then I saw lyrics, and deflated. However, I'm glad I stuck around to listen. This wasn't one of those whiny-high-pitched-male-types. The juvenile and/or over processed types. No, this was a solid track. Listening to this, I was reminded of Depeche Mode and other works [Like "Everything Must Perish" by Front Line Assembly]. As an old-school industrial fan, I really enjoyed this. I'm putting this right next to Event Horizon in my playlist.

Your transition at 1:29 is a bit rough though.

sapoman responds:

Thanks! I am remixing this song because I can't hear myself. Also, I just got a new interface so I don't have to use the default soundcard and 1/8th inch input that I've used to make all of my other songs. We'll see what the boost in sound quality does. I plan on redoing a lot of older stuff. Thanks for the review.

[Promise Not]

Here I stand again, listening to the echoes of failed promises travel down this corridor of time but I am unmoved. A promise is either a symbol of hope and trust or a precursor of failure and we who pace this corridor have long heard the echoes.

ZLEAP responds:

There are those of us that have escaped the endless echos of this corridor. But that's just what we told ourselves to feel better about the prison we escaped to. It's much quieter here. But I may never leave this place. Left only with my own broken thoughts and insecurities. So many have come to this place, yet I've never seen a soul. Maybe it's because I'm too busy trying to find my own.

[Reflection]

...and lo, I stand upon the precipice of all that I never wished to build, unable to turn my gaze away from this horrid sight: disturbed only by each tear that adds to the growing mirror that haunts my very being. This face in the swelling pool at my feet, why does it have to be mine? Anyone but mine. Try as I might, I cannot break this reflection. It has broken me.

ZLEAP responds:

A normal response, would be "Get out of my head." But I think I prefer you in there. Stop by any time.

[Revenge!]

I could have used a louder snare, but this wasn't too shabby. Do you normally do well drunk? :)

IanTheManGod responds:

i admit it took longer to make than usual, but cool thanks for da feedback

[Walking Gun Platfo]

Having downloaded this and having enjoyed this numerous times, it is only fitting I declare such here. This remains my favourite work of yours [Nautical Titan in 2nd]. You have done well maintaining complexity without clutter: numerous distinct sounds that maintain their identity. Such a task is not always easy and I am happy to see works that accomplish such.

AliceMako responds:

I don't know what to say really, this piece has to be in my top ten of things posted here i've grown to hate more as time goes by.

It's like i'm trying to tell a story by arranging grains of rice with my hands in boxing gloves, if that makes any sense.

[(E)Inc. - The Pecheneg]

Nice groovy tune. Parts of this sounded 'compressed.' It would be nice to hear a full out punchy no-holds-barred mix: but is labelled prototype - so I most certainly think you're on to something.

Nevrosia666 responds:

We're ALWAYS on something my friend ^^

[Dyrdi - Stoerfaktor]

/download. Holy Shit, son. To be fair to everyone else: This isn't very Industrial. With that said, I skeptical for the first 12 seconds. Then until :35, I was waiting to see if my opinion was going to change: Yes, sir! I was with you up until 1:22 when the other beeping came in, but the 1:37 bit was nice. It's so short too! Normally I'm fine with short tracks [I'm generally 2-3 minutes each myself] but I just wanted this one to be longer. So 5 Stars from :35-1:22 and fewer for the rest.

Dyrdi responds:

Ha, thanks :)

I messed up the project after 1:49, as it started to be Hardcore with some Wobble FX Bass.
Didnt liked that part and it became very repitive for me in that short time,
so it was best (in my opinion) to leave it the way it is.

It may be used as teaser/trailer for some game/flash movie ( if someone's interested :)? )

My choice of Industrial: There has been no "Breakbeat" as genre, too bad :(

[So Many Nails]

We can tell it was rushed, which is a shame. There is promise here if you're willing to go back and maximize the potential of each sound. For 90 minutes though, the foundations are there.

Septyrikon responds:

Yeah, I had a spark of an idea, but since I'm currently in the process of writing a project, I'm sort of pressed for time :D Once this whole ordeal is over, I might go back and re-work it, although I'm not altogether fond of doing so. We'll just have to wait and see, I suppose.

[Insanity]

While your bassline isn't too shabby, it alone cannot carry the rest of the piece. I did, however, like the track more after 3:00, but that wierd pseudo-vocal pattern was virtually your only contrast to your lower pitched sounds and just didn't work for me. Very orderly, and sane.

Digiguy responds:

Thanks. I did make this late at night, from about 12 am to 4 am, so I didn't expect it to be amazing.

[Lovely Rage]

"I lash out and show everyone..." Hmm. I didn't get lashing out from this one. This has the build-up feel to it. This has the 'I'm ABOUT to explode' feel. The pressure is rising. I can hear the smile though, the knowledge that when the explosion happens, it will come with a cathartic sense of enjoyment. I like the project, however.

ZLEAP responds:

This is the moment when the negative energy begins to seep from me. Men, women and children alike can see this storm off in the distance. And all they can do is wait for their impending doom to come for them.

I see how my description seems a bit misleading. But you saw right through it.