i think a snare sound is a very personal preference thing. i know i like a dead snare as well. although sometimes ringing is a good thing. anyway, this isn't the same band as the last post right NL5? i agree that the drums are a tad sloppy (especially in the beginning), but it's not horribly awkward. it sounds good for what it is. i guess the white noise distorted guitars is just part of the band's charm (i used to be a fan of it, but i guess i'm getting over it). vocals sounded great for the genre.