Which Sonic CD OST is better? (respect others opinions)
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5000 pts ★ NoviceOn 2023-01-20 at 17:06:24
Okay so, as a person who plays with the US OST of sonic cd, I think that the US version is better than the JP version.
On 2023-01-20 at 17:08:01
japanese is more jokey while US is serious. The US also makes the majin easter egg much creepier so I go Japan.
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On 2023-01-20 at 17:17:14
I like both equally.
The US OST has a darker feel and creates a phenomenal leitmotif of Little Planet.
The JP/EU OST on the other hand feels more like an April Fools' prank, and that's so cool in my opinion.
The US OST has a darker feel and creates a phenomenal leitmotif of Little Planet.
The JP/EU OST on the other hand feels more like an April Fools' prank, and that's so cool in my opinion.
2On 2023-01-20 at 17:17:37
JP/EU is better
On 2023-01-20 at 17:37:57
I like the JP/EU music of the D.A Garden (fun fact: this was planned to be R2's present theme)
On 2023-01-20 at 18:12:50
I think the japan ost is better due to the more upbeat feeling than its USA counterpart. There was also meant to another zone called relic ruins. Here's the ost for it.
On 2023-01-20 at 18:41:21
i love both versions of them, US stardust speedway bf gets the race theme down right, while also being a bad future theme. The JPN/EU stardust speedway bf is more iconic and fun while being a bad future theme. But if i had to pick one, i have to go with JPN/EU soundtrack.
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On 2023-01-20 at 21:21:51
while i had Sonic CD on mobile, i played on JP ost cause yes, i listened to the ost on yt earlier before i played and it was cool
i'm surprised that there are 2 ost versions, not 1 tho
i'm surprised that there are 2 ost versions, not 1 tho
On 2023-01-20 at 21:30:32
while i had Sonic CD on mobile, i played on JP ost cause yes, i listened to the ost on yt earlier before i played and it was cool
i'm surprised that there are 2 ost versions, not 1 tho
i'm surprised that there are 2 ost versions, not 1 tho
is it not free where you are? It’s free for me.
On 2023-01-20 at 22:06:08
while i had Sonic CD on mobile, i played on JP ost cause yes, i listened to the ost on yt earlier before i played and it was cool
i'm surprised that there are 2 ost versions, not 1 tho
i'm surprised that there are 2 ost versions, not 1 tho
is it not free where you are? It’s free for me.
all sonic cd mobile ports are free
On 2023-01-20 at 22:06:43
woops i read what you said incorrectly xd
On 2023-01-21 at 12:23:12
US fight me
3On 2023-01-21 at 14:33:05
US
2On 2023-01-21 at 16:21:10
JP, because:
On 2023-01-21 at 19:53:47
JP, because:
wow. THATS BEAUTIFUL JP ROCKS. seriously. it has a more popping out bursting with fun attitude while also having some seriousness!
2On 2023-01-25 at 14:51:23
and ofc the us ost doesn't even get as much respect as the jp ost. give the us ost a chance, man!
On 2023-01-28 at 05:04:03
So when I was younger (about 11-12) I pretty much universally liked the JP OST more than the US OST. And that's fair. The JP OST is definitely more traditionally "Sonic" if you catch my drift.
But now because I have nothing better to do, I'll go through them all.
Palmtree Panic Present: The JP version is a fair bit better here, got some more energy that I think fits an opening level, but I can't deny the solo in the US version.
Palmtree Panic Bad Future: I think the US's subtler vibe fits this better here, and I think the US's composition overall is more interesting.
Palmtree Panic Good Future: They're honestly about equal? I might slightly prefer the US version but they're both good tracks.
Collision Chaos Present: Both versions give a way separate vibe, so I can't really judge them in that sense but all things equal I like the JP version better.
Collision Chaos Bad Future: Both tracks here absolutely slap, but the US version is so much more poignant and is in contention for best track on the US OST. Again quite subtle, but I can't deny the jam of the JP version. Both are easily top-tier tracks.
Collision Chaos Good Future: Again both pretty equal. Not a huge fan of either, maybe the JP version ever so slightly but it's a tossup.
Tidal Tempest Present: How the hell is the US version not more talked about? Absolutely the better version, way funkier and with a bit of energy.
Tidal Tempest Bad Future: The JP version is easily in contention for the best song on the entire OST, such a malevolent vibe with an infectious lead melody. It's no doubt the better version, but the US version also brings that slow kinda doomy atmosphere that I think the JP version lacks.
Tidal Tempest Good Future: I think I like the US version a little bit better but it's quite close.
Quartz Quadrant Present: The US version is better here, bit rockier and with some other influences peeping through. The JP version sounds a bit...generic unfortunately.
Quartz Quadrant Bad Future: The JP version is better here (and a top-tier track for the JP OST), but the US version isn't any slouch either, with a real nice down-tempo atmosphere.
Quartz Quadrant Good Future: Where did the energy of the JP version go? The US version is a slightly modified Bad Future theme and as such holds up well.
Wacky Workbench Present: I'm not a super huge fan of either version but I think the US version is better.
Wacky Workbench Bad Future: Both are pretty good, the US version is surprisingly dancy and I might slightly prefer it but it is a toss-up.
Wacky Workbench Good Future: Again not a huge fan of either version but I think the JP version is better. The US Wacky Workbench future tracks are fairly similar but this doesn't change enough from the bad future, kinda the same issue I have with Collision Chaos.
Stardust Speedway Present: Both versions are really solid, easily top-tier tracks for both versions. The JP version is an absolute jam while the US version has some of the best vibes the tracks have to offer, very 80s. Both are absolutely amazing, and I can't pick a better one. Maybe the JP version ever so slightly but it's basically like comparing a 95/100 to a 94/100.
Stardust Speedway Bad Future: People who shit-talk the US version here are absolutely dead wrong. Easily a contender for the best song in the entire Sonic CD OST, a masterful composition. The JP version isn't even close to matching it.
Stardust Speedway Good Future: The US version again, has the better track. Not quite as good as the Bad Future but still has the same general atmosphere and as such rules.
Metallic Madness Present: The JP version is really fucking good, still gives me goosebumps and is in contention for best track across the entire Sonic CD OST. The US version...I see what they were trying to do there but it's too slow to be of much interest.
Metallic Madness Bad Future: SONIC, DEAD OR ALIVE, IS MINE. Despite the absolute jam that is the JP version, the US version just about equals it with its subtler mood and more interesting composition. It's a tossup, and both are easily top-tier tracks in their respective versions, if not the entire OST. Maybe the US version is better but it's so close it basically doesn't even matter.
Metallic Madness Good Future: The JP version sounds wayyyyy too in your face for this to really work. The US version brings a subtler mood to this with a very nice down-tempo vibe.
Intro: TOOT TOOT SONIC WARRIOR.
Boss Theme: The US theme tries too hard to be creepy. JP wins by default even if it is fucking goofy and so unmistakably 90s.
Final Boss: Not a huge fan of either but I guess the JP version is better.
DA Garden: The US version is basically just a remix of Sonic Boom, but I like it more.
Special Zone: Both are really solid, and both exemplify each OST's differences. The US version is ever so slightly better but they both slap.
10 for JP, 16 for US. US is better in my eyes. Both versions are still really really great.
Best tracks from the JP OST: Collision Chaos Bad Future, Tidal Tempest Bad Future, Quartz Quadrant Bad Future, Stardust Speedway Present, Metallic Madness Present, Metallic Madness Bad Future
Best tracks from the US OST: Collision Chaos Bad Future, Quartz Quadrant Present, Stardust Speedway Present, Stardust Speedway Bad Future, Stardust Speedway Good Future, Metallic Madness Bad Future
But now because I have nothing better to do, I'll go through them all.
Palmtree Panic Present: The JP version is a fair bit better here, got some more energy that I think fits an opening level, but I can't deny the solo in the US version.
Palmtree Panic Bad Future: I think the US's subtler vibe fits this better here, and I think the US's composition overall is more interesting.
Palmtree Panic Good Future: They're honestly about equal? I might slightly prefer the US version but they're both good tracks.
Collision Chaos Present: Both versions give a way separate vibe, so I can't really judge them in that sense but all things equal I like the JP version better.
Collision Chaos Bad Future: Both tracks here absolutely slap, but the US version is so much more poignant and is in contention for best track on the US OST. Again quite subtle, but I can't deny the jam of the JP version. Both are easily top-tier tracks.
Collision Chaos Good Future: Again both pretty equal. Not a huge fan of either, maybe the JP version ever so slightly but it's a tossup.
Tidal Tempest Present: How the hell is the US version not more talked about? Absolutely the better version, way funkier and with a bit of energy.
Tidal Tempest Bad Future: The JP version is easily in contention for the best song on the entire OST, such a malevolent vibe with an infectious lead melody. It's no doubt the better version, but the US version also brings that slow kinda doomy atmosphere that I think the JP version lacks.
Tidal Tempest Good Future: I think I like the US version a little bit better but it's quite close.
Quartz Quadrant Present: The US version is better here, bit rockier and with some other influences peeping through. The JP version sounds a bit...generic unfortunately.
Quartz Quadrant Bad Future: The JP version is better here (and a top-tier track for the JP OST), but the US version isn't any slouch either, with a real nice down-tempo atmosphere.
Quartz Quadrant Good Future: Where did the energy of the JP version go? The US version is a slightly modified Bad Future theme and as such holds up well.
Wacky Workbench Present: I'm not a super huge fan of either version but I think the US version is better.
Wacky Workbench Bad Future: Both are pretty good, the US version is surprisingly dancy and I might slightly prefer it but it is a toss-up.
Wacky Workbench Good Future: Again not a huge fan of either version but I think the JP version is better. The US Wacky Workbench future tracks are fairly similar but this doesn't change enough from the bad future, kinda the same issue I have with Collision Chaos.
Stardust Speedway Present: Both versions are really solid, easily top-tier tracks for both versions. The JP version is an absolute jam while the US version has some of the best vibes the tracks have to offer, very 80s. Both are absolutely amazing, and I can't pick a better one. Maybe the JP version ever so slightly but it's basically like comparing a 95/100 to a 94/100.
Stardust Speedway Bad Future: People who shit-talk the US version here are absolutely dead wrong. Easily a contender for the best song in the entire Sonic CD OST, a masterful composition. The JP version isn't even close to matching it.
Stardust Speedway Good Future: The US version again, has the better track. Not quite as good as the Bad Future but still has the same general atmosphere and as such rules.
Metallic Madness Present: The JP version is really fucking good, still gives me goosebumps and is in contention for best track across the entire Sonic CD OST. The US version...I see what they were trying to do there but it's too slow to be of much interest.
Metallic Madness Bad Future: SONIC, DEAD OR ALIVE, IS MINE. Despite the absolute jam that is the JP version, the US version just about equals it with its subtler mood and more interesting composition. It's a tossup, and both are easily top-tier tracks in their respective versions, if not the entire OST. Maybe the US version is better but it's so close it basically doesn't even matter.
Metallic Madness Good Future: The JP version sounds wayyyyy too in your face for this to really work. The US version brings a subtler mood to this with a very nice down-tempo vibe.
Intro: TOOT TOOT SONIC WARRIOR.
Boss Theme: The US theme tries too hard to be creepy. JP wins by default even if it is fucking goofy and so unmistakably 90s.
Final Boss: Not a huge fan of either but I guess the JP version is better.
DA Garden: The US version is basically just a remix of Sonic Boom, but I like it more.
Special Zone: Both are really solid, and both exemplify each OST's differences. The US version is ever so slightly better but they both slap.
10 for JP, 16 for US. US is better in my eyes. Both versions are still really really great.
Best tracks from the JP OST: Collision Chaos Bad Future, Tidal Tempest Bad Future, Quartz Quadrant Bad Future, Stardust Speedway Present, Metallic Madness Present, Metallic Madness Bad Future
Best tracks from the US OST: Collision Chaos Bad Future, Quartz Quadrant Present, Stardust Speedway Present, Stardust Speedway Bad Future, Stardust Speedway Good Future, Metallic Madness Bad Future
On 2023-02-11 at 10:35:16
I used to absolutely love the JP/EU soundtrack, but now I like both!
On 2024-01-25 at 20:28:47
In my opinion, the level design sucked, but sticking with the topic, I like the American soundtrack more. The Japanese one is overrated
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