As I move further along into reviews of recordings, it increasingly
interests me how we find adjectives and other terms to describe what we
like and don't like.  I thought it might be fun to come with some terms
and then apply their relative opposites.  If you like, please provide
some of your own.  Here's my list at the present time:

Commanding - Overbearing
Poetic     - Syrupy
Dramatic   - Exaggerated
Vibrant    - Choppy
Energetic  - Nervous
Strong     - Loud
Tender     - Whimpy
Soft       - Weak
Expansive  - Not Focused
Focused    - One Dimensional
Hypnotic   - Sleepy
Subtle     - Recessed
Innovative - Sloppy
Passionate - Indulgent
Inevitable - Restrictive
Mainstream - Boring
Comforting - Insufficiently Accented
Smooth     - Numbing
Creative   - Perverted
Distinctive - Odd
Dreamy     - Lacking Foundation
Blended    - Indistinct
Larger Than Life - Unrealistic
Precise/Ordered - Limiting
Pristine   - Inexperienced
Bouncy     - Irregular
Well Nuanced - Lacking Direction
Propulsive - Out of Control
Youthful   - Immature
Humorous   - Silly or Not to be taken seriously
Serious    - Dour
Bustling   - Hyper
Eclectic   - Undecided/Confused
Original   - Wayward
Spiritual  - Sanctimonious
Deep       - Muddy
Atonal     - Lost
Exquisite  - Frigid
Detailed   - Lacking Scope
Confident  - Self Important
Stimulating- Drug Induced

Don Satz
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