Is my mix/master "loud enough"?

prabblerabble

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So I've been happy with the results of my recent mixes/masters. I feel that they're decently balanced and not to harsh, but the only factor I'm not fully satisfied with is how loud my masters turn out. I know loudness isn't the only factor to mastering, but I feel that my masters always come out slightly quieter than other songs I hear and the level I want them to be.

Here are two masters I've done somewhat recently that I've felt fall slightly short of the volume I want them to be:

https://app.box.com/s/wc2fxyxl10k9bmz188yi

https://app.box.com/s/2crw99gh35y53fhz95gt

Are these alright levels for a master? I'd love any feedback on what you guys think about the mixes/master or any tips.

Cheers!
Prabhu
 
I think it's loud enough and sounds good. However if you want that "in your face" sound you might want to slightly boost some of the mid/highs, with either an eq or saturation.