I've done your trick with the drums (or something like that), and it seemed to work a treat for me in comparison to the drum mix delivered. I'm not at all put off by the mix. It's powerful at high volume, and seems to be a hybrid of period mono and modern stereo, whether that was intended or not.

It's the power of the song that matters to these ears, though, and you've delivered. Your voice is full to overflowing with that gritty character. It's very good to meet you. I'm looking forward to hearing more from you.

BIAB 2021 Audiophile. Windows 10 64bit. Songwriter, lyricist, composer(?) loving all styles. Some pre-BIAB music from Farfetched Tangmo Band's first CD. https://alonetone.com/tangmo/playlists/close-to-the-ground