I realize a lot of it has to do with the way both Dan and Ryen sing now... But.. Straight Flush sounds a bit like a Gone With the Ghosts song, and Barriers a Yes Dear song. Each have a bit of Ozma flair thrown in. I don't know. I think both songs could use some harmonies. I mean, you can hear some very slightly harmonies in certain parts, but not enough. As it is now, neither song really grabs me. But I have faith that future versions might be better.
And I'd like to hear a demo of a new song where Dan and Ryen both sing, not just one of them. Their voices have both progressed and I think it'd be awesome to hear them playing off each other.
Edit: Forgot to mention that I do like the new spacey/futuristic sound in Barriers. And the drums are great in both songs, as mentioned.