I maybe like this one more than the other track, but that's more because it's more along the lines of my personal taste though. I like the general minimalistic feel (as my tracks reflect sometimes).
One thing that I'm noticing with both your tracks is that you limit them alot on the mastering stage by the sounds. The dynamics are really being crushed alot. It could be a pet hate I have with alot of the current electronic music though, but people seem to be putting volume over dynamics.
Drums - I don't mind the programming, but they seem to have an emty feel in a way. Not enough punch (specialy for this genre I rekon). The high end has more clarity than your last track though. I'd sugest layer another kick over this (maybe gated to create solid timing). The kick is better in this track too, with a little more oomph I'd get into it more.
Vocals - Too many digital artifacts. I'd find some original vocal sources (easier said than done though - trust me I know). Really sounds like over processing or the use of an MP3. I relaly like some of the ways you effect the Vocals and I can imagine with a fresh original source your tracks would take off more.
Synths - Like the synths, although the bass-end isn't bassey enough for me (personal choice maybe). The bass seems almost to lack power. Even a punchy gated stab bass would be nice (maybe used right could beef that kick up too). Pads are cool! Maybe my favourite sounds in the track would be the pads I rekon - quite full. Like your lead-in sounds alot too. Infact all the sounds I like except for the bass.
Some good work for sure. Good progression and nice interesting manipulation, but the produtcion lacks a little though.
Not meaning to offend by anything said - please don't take it as that. Just trying to be honest is all.
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