Context-dependence of The Term
The meaning and use of the term overproduction can vary based on the aesthetic preferences of the critic who uses it and the genre conventions of the record in question. A critic with a background in indie rock, for example, may have a very different idea of overproduction than a critic with a background in electronic dance music. Similarly, some critics might fault a rock record for overproduction if it seems too rhythmically "tight" or quantized but not apply the same criticism to a techno record, due to the different conventions of the two genres and the different sets of expectations that listeners bring to them.
In general there is little consensus among music critics or producers about when the use of an effect or production technique becomes excessive. For this reason, some producers consider the term unhelpful, confusing, and subjective.
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