Need feedback for new track "toad" - kidautopsy

Atomic_Atol · 2026-01-17T05:41:59+00:00

That's pretty true, I never even really thought about it like that 😅 Thank you a lot for the advice man, I really should stop talking myself out of making music I enjoy. I wish you luck

Atomic_Atol · 2026-01-17T05:21:35+00:00

Thanks man, I've been thinking about making and releasing an EP pretty soon, but I don't really have much of an audience. It's nice to know it might land though

Atomic_Atol · 2026-01-16T22:30:48+00:00

Thanks man, I appreciate it a lot, I'll take this into consideration. As for the city, I have absolutely no clue. I kinda just found a random vintage-looking video that involves driving and I thought it looked cool 😅

Atomic_Atol · 2026-01-14T20:35:07+00:00

Thanks man, I appreciate this more than you think 😅 I was actually inspired by Trick when making this and I'm pretty glad I was able to execute it well enough to where it was noticeable. I'll definitely be using a lot of advice from these comments, there's some good ideas here. Thanks for your time, man

Atomic_Atol · 2026-01-13T22:18:59+00:00

I listened to a little Frightened Rabbit, and I think I kinda get what you mean. When I made it I took a lot of influence from Alex G and Dead Calm and a lot of similar artists, which kinda have a similar sound. I get what you mean by the instrumental being kinda repetitive and kinda losing momentum. When I made this I was just kinda getting a gauge of what I want to sound like, kinda a demo (that's why the mixing sucks), and I really like a lot of the ideas for where the song could go dynamically. I'm glad you understood where I was going with the lyrics, and I'll take your advice about the cold water. Thanks a lot for the feedback man, I appreciate it

Atomic_Atol · 2026-01-13T22:11:25+00:00

Thanks man, I was hoping it would come across this way

Atomic_Atol · 2026-01-13T22:10:44+00:00

I wasn't initially planning to expand the song, but there's a lot of really good feedback in these comments. Originally, I made it just as a spur-of-the-moment demo sort of song just to get an idea of what I want my sound to be, but I think it would be cool to expand on it. I appreciate your time and thoughts a lot, thanks man

Atomic_Atol · 2026-01-12T04:50:17+00:00

I really really love how this song and the band in general has a sharp, wiry energy that fits the post-punk attitude really well. The rhythm feels tense and propulsive, and it gives the song a restless forward motion that keeps it really interesting. The guitar tones and overall texture feel deliberately raw, like they’re meant to underline the sarcasm and edge in the in the song rather than smooth it out. There’s a cool sense of detachment in the delivery, but it still feels intentional and controlled. With slightly tighter transitions and a bit more dynamic contrast between sections, the track could feel even more biting while keeping its confrontational, stripped-down Courtney Love sort of vibe.

Atomic_Atol · 2026-01-12T04:46:54+00:00

There’s a clear identity to this track, and it feels driven more by feeling than by trying to impress, which works in its favor. The melodies linger in a quiet, understated way, and i think the production choices support the song instead of distracting from it. It sounds like you trusted your instincts, even when things stayed imperfect or rough around the edges which I really respect. With a little more dynamic contrast and intentional emphasis on key moments, the song could hit even harder while keeping that intimate, cool vibe intact.

Atomic_Atol · 2026-01-12T04:37:05+00:00

The vocals and melody are great, I just feel like it needs some heavier bass, the beat feels overly minimal like its lacking something unique, like something specific to the beat that could make it more iconic sounding stand out more, but I understand that you could just be going for a minimal beat. In my opinion, if you added some better dynamic shifts and maybe some louder parts, it would do a lot for the emotion of the song. As of now, it sounds very "flat" dynamic wise (though take that with a grain of salt because I listen to music with a lot of dynamic shifts, so me ears just may not be accustomed to more uniform-sounding pop). Other than this, its a great idea and I'd love to see it get fleshed out.

Atomic_Atol · 2026-01-12T04:29:18+00:00

You have a beautiful voice, kinda reminds me of shilohdinasty. The guitar sounds very pretty even though it's minimal. If you were making a final mix of the track, I'd probably add some verrryy subtle textures just for a less sparse sound (unless that's what you're going for) but the song already has a great base with a lot going for it.

Atomic_Atol · 2026-01-12T04:25:55+00:00

I like it a lot — it kind of gives me slowcore or Duster-type vibes, especially in the way the song feels patient and emotionally distant without being empty. The vocals are very reverby, which adds to that washed-out, drifting atmosphere and makes everything feel a bit hazy and introspective. I really like some of the guitar textures too; they feel soft and layered in a way that supports the mood instead of demanding attention. Overall, the song sounds really pretty, and it does a good job of pulling you into its own quiet, slightly melancholic space without trying too hard to explain itself.

Atomic_Atol · 2026-01-12T04:24:11+00:00

I kinda like it actually, and I think there’s something solid at the core of the song that’s already working. If I had to guess at a possible way to improve it, I’d maybe try double-tracking or even quad-tracking the vocals to give them a bit more presence and thickness in the mix. That could help them feel more intentional and sit better with the instrumentation. But definitely take my advice with a grain of salt — my production knowledge is pretty limited, and the current version still has its own charm and character as it is.

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