Unpopular opinions

[Chordata]

Chordata, the labels were all so different

Tillt
Fusion
Spoontech
Minus is More
A2 records

Then artists were so different themselves - Chris One was different to The R3belz who was different to Alphaverb who was different to new Code Black raw at the time who was different to new E-Force at the time who was different to Crypsis and even Radical Redemption stuff from Annihilate was rather different to the rest of the Minus is More stuff.

The diversity of raw in 2009-2012 was insane. We have that now of course but the point is - "OG Raw" was so wide that you can't pick one type and just say that's "OG Raw' now

Ok thanks, I understand what you mean now. I'm familiar with all those labels and artists but was wondering if there were clear terms for the different "styles" but now I see it's just a matter of distinct sounds depending on the artist/label. I agree with your point in any case It seems the "OG Raw" now is referring to the less melodic screech-centric stuff from after that more diverse 09-12 period

[ceero]

Another hot take:

Summer Of Hardstyle is a horrible track. Badly produced shit take on early hardstyle that sounds subpar productionwise to stuff from 2002, that only got popular because of HHz in the artist title.

[Chordata]

Another hot take:

Summer Of Hardstyle is a horrible track. Badly produced shit take on early hardstyle that sounds subpar productionwise to stuff from 2002, that only got popular because of HHz in the artist title.

I've never liked it either. Though the scratches sound good in mashups sometimes (like that DNA one with Advanced).

[The Blaster]

indeed buttttt it was ehs. which hhz did a few times in his career. just out of nowhere producing ehs. SoH does not match the hype it got but he dared to produce it. respect.

[Reverse Ghost]

Another hot take:

Summer Of Hardstyle is a horrible track. Badly produced shit take on early hardstyle that sounds subpar productionwise to stuff from 2002, that only got popular because of HHz in the artist title.

I have to disagree, I really like how unique the reverse was in that track. It sounded like a logical evolution of his old ehs tracks like the unreleased Speedwave remix.

[Freddy]

indeed buttttt it was ehs. which hhz did a few times in his career. just out of nowhere producing ehs. SoH does not match the hype it got but he dared to produce it. respect.

It was a collab with "The Prophet", the track is called "Proppy & Heady - Summer Of Hardstyle".

The Prophet did plenty of similar basslines, it was probably more The Prophet's part than Hhz.

Respect to The Prophet.

When it was released it sounded better than it sounds nowadays, didn't age too well.

[battlejellyfish]

Another hot take:

Summer Of Hardstyle is a horrible track. Badly produced shit take on early hardstyle that sounds subpar productionwise to stuff from 2002, that only got popular because of HHz in the artist title.

same goes for The B-Side with its cringy vocals. I still appreciate the effort of trying though

[GamerZoneUSA]

I fucking hate WINMY by Neilio so much. These vocals are beyond atrocious.

Wait I love this song wasn't expecting to see this relatively random song on here

[SKRWD]

I fucking hate WINMY by Neilio so much. These vocals are beyond atrocious.

Wait I love this song wasn't expecting to see this relatively random song on here

I'm sorry mate. I could've worded my post better. I saw this track being praised especially because of the vocals. And I can't stand them (maybe because of the really heavy accent). They're not the worst to ever existed but sadly make it unbearable for my listening experience. Otherwise the track is good

[Nostromo]

90% of today's hardstyle kicks are so bad that ten years ago everyone would have just laughed at them.