first thing that strikes me is that this is way to "nice". the overall production is, as you said, too smooth.

i agree with rory that a little bit of mid percussion would bring it to life more.

its a nice little tune but i definitly think it needs more doing to it to bring it up to your usual standard.

all the right noises are in the right places but theres just something that needs doing to lift it to the next level a bit.