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[Andrew Korenchkin]

Been really digging a lot of Sonic music, and yeah like the title says, what game(s) had your favorite soundtrack(s)? Unlike other fans I don't always think the music is that great (not bad, usually, just forgettable). But when the music is on point, it's on point.

I think the second game in the series probably has my favorite soundtrack, no surprises there. The melodies are super strong and has the classic Sega sheen to it that I love. Definitely the most memorable for me.

 

[Earthbound64]

The Michael Jackson one, of course.

The GOAT

 

[J@hranimo]

It's a tie between Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Sonic CD JPN, Sonic Colors, Sonic Adventure, Sonic Unleashed, and Sonic Adventure 2.

 

[Andrew Korenchkin]

I'm still perplexed though at how Sonic Chronicles actually got that soundtrack. So uncharacteristically bad.

 

[ThaPhantom]

Sonic 3 & Knuckles tied with both Adventure games. I still listen to tracks from all 3.

 

[Sami+]

Honestly hard to name just one. So many of them are excellent.

I guess my final answer would have to be... Unleashed. Tentatively. My favorite tracks are:

Arid Sands (Night)
Eggman Land Day
Dragon Road (Day)
Egg Dragoon

Some other honorable mentions though:

Hydrocity Zone Act 2 - Sonic 3
Dr. Eggman Showdown - Lost World
Wrapped in Black - Sonic Rush
Stardust Speedway - Sonic CD (JP)
Red Hot Skull - Sonic Adventure

 

[Crayolan]

Unleashed. The night stages might have sucked but the music in them was insanely good.

Rooftop Run Night
Cool Edge Night
Dragon Road Night
Jungle Joyride Night

 

[Andrew Korenchkin]

I really like Sonic R, even though I know the soundtrack is.....controversial to say the least. It's corny I guess, but it's a very sunny, enjoyable album.

 

[PataHikari]

Sonic Adventure 2

I admit this without shame.

Hanging on the edge of Tomorrow~

 

[ForkNetwork]

The Michael Jackson one, of course.

One of my favorite first posts ever.

 

[Sami+]

I'm still perplexed though at how Sonic Chronicles actually got that soundtrack. So uncharacteristically bad.

Different team so I get it. The one that really puzzles me is Runners. Straight up garbage churned out by an otherwise amazing composer.

 

[Triforce141]

Sonic Unleashed

Plenty of variety ala Adventure 1, the songs fit into their respective levels really well, and dat brass doe

Portable game wise, it's Jet Set Radio Rush Sonic Rush

 

[Muskieratboi]

The Michael Jackson one, of course.

Screw MJ, The Jetzons is where it's at!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2OWC5Hosv8

 

[PataHikari]

I'm still perplexed though at how Sonic Chronicles actually got that soundtrack. So uncharacteristically bad.

I think it was actually forced to be changed at the last minute due to rights issues.

 

[TheOGB]

Unleashed, Colors, Adventure, Rush, and Generations (if it counts) are probably my top 5.

I'm also emphatically in love with the soundrack to the Advance games, especially Battle and Advance 3.

 

[Andrew Korenchkin]

Sonic Unleashed

Plenty of variety ala Adventure 1, the songs fit into their respective levels really well, and dat brass doe

Ooh, nice.

 

[Village]

Tie between adventure 2 and Unleashed.

Adventure 2 has some nice variation and is really really good. Same with Unleashed.

Those are two good soundtracks.

 

[manzoman96]

Sonic CD has an awesome soundtrack, both the American and Japanese versions.

 

[Rapscallion]

Not counting Sonic Generations, which is a somewhat best hits of songs from the series, I'd say either Sonic CD (Japanese Soundtrack) or Sonic Colors.

Sonic Colors really just has an amazing set of tracks that fit the themepark motif perfectly.

 

[RowdyReverb]

S3&K. Really showed what could be done on that Yamaha FM chip

 

[Doc_Drop]

Dr Robotniks Mean Bean Machine vs mode BGM (Genesis version) if it counts

 

[Frumix]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fDcvxzgCBE

Unironically.

 

[NoKisum]

For my pick, it's a toss up between Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic R, and Sonic Rush (the last one especially considering Hideki Naganuma is my all time favorite VG composer). Also major props to Colors.

 

[Jaymageck]

Sonic Rush is love it or hate it. For me it was very much love it. Fresh beats for what at the time was a fresh gameplay style. It's probably my favourite.

If not, then it's Generations. They did a pretty awesome job with the tracks they chose to remix.

 

[J@hranimo]

Sonic R.

Goddamn yes! You're My Number One is so underrated and always nailed that 90s anime ending song type thing.

 

[ckohler]

Sonic CD (US or JP)

 

[Eblo]

I would pick SA2 for sheer variety. It's got a bit of everything.

 

[Nielm]

Sonic 2, my favorite tracks:

Emerald Hill (2-Player)
Metropolis
Aquatic Ruin
Mystic Cave
Casino Night (2-Player)

 

[GringoSuave89]

I really like Sonic R, even though I know the soundtrack is.....controversial to say the least. It's corny I guess, but it's a very sunny, enjoyable album.

Nope, fucking love that soundtrack. So many memories tied to it.

 

[RyudBoy]

The airplane stage in Sonic 2 has the best music.

 

[wondermega]

First two Sonic games had such beautifully composed soundtracks. Starlight Zone will forever be my favorite however. I'll never forget the first night I was walking through an alley in Tokyo, nearly 20 years after playing that game, and hearing that familiar tune just randomly playing from a claw machine nearby. So random and nostalgic..

 

[BossRush]

Too many to choose. Say what you will about the games but goddamn the soundtracks are usually on point

 

[Triforce141]

If not, then it's Generations. They did a pretty awesome job with the tracks they chose to remix.

I considered choosing Generations for my favorite soundtrack because the remixes are REALLY GOOD , but somewhat felt like it was cheating because there's barely any original songs.

I really like Sonic R, even though I know the soundtrack is.....controversial to say the least. It's corny I guess, but it's a very sunny, enjoyable album.

People who say Sonic R is terrible because of its music need to play actually bad Sonic games.

Spoiler

Glares at Screwattack for calling it worse than Sonic 06

 

[1upsuper]

All the different versions of the Sonic CD OST are my favorite.

 

[Unknown?]

Sonic 3D Blast has the superior Genesis soundtrack. Rusty Ruin Zone and Panic Puppet are masterpieces. Heck a lot of music from that game was reused in future games.

 

[Chaotic-Strike]

Either Sonic 2 or Sonic and Knuckles.

Just don't make me choose between them.

 

[Lumpy Onion]

Sonic 3 or Sonic and Knuckles. Particularly loved how the songs had their own variations depending on the zone. Icecap theme while skiing down was my favorite.

 

[RockmanBN]

The one with Hydrocity Zone.

 

[GamerJM]

Probably Generations overall.

3+Knuckles and Adventure 2 are pretty close with each other after that. There so different that it's hard comparing the two though. I think 3+K is more consistent but SA2 has higher highs.

 

[Neptonic]

Saying Generations is super cheating but I don't care.

Probably CD and 3 if it doesn't count.

SA2 for City Escape alone.

 

[katsubento]

Sonic CD. I played the US version first and thought it was awesome. Then I bought the Mega CD version from Japan and I can't go back to the US one.

 

[AzureSkies]

Torn between 2, CD, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Adventure and Rush.

I will never decide.

 

[foxuzamaki]

Terminal Velocity Act 1

Terminal Velocity Act 2
Just a taste of how good the music in sonic colors is.

 

[Darkstorne]

Sonic 3 and Knuckles, thank you MJ <3

Hydrocity definitely gets my vote as the best, but Flying Battery hasn't been linked to yet and needs some more love.

 

[FeenixRising]

Sonic 3

that was easy, also... nice to see all the Hydrocity Zone love in here

HM:

Sonic 2

 

[Why would you do that?]

Sonic Rush. Naganuma > Michael Jackson. (Well, at least in the context of Sonic music...) I always thought it was especially amazing, considering it was just MIDI music playing on the DS.

Sonic "Yo! Y'all Hear This Thing" CD and Sonic 3 are tied as my second favorite.

 

[Champion]

Sonic R was just on another level.

 

[Shizzlee]

Sonic 1, 2, 3, Adventure 1, 2, Unleashed, and Colors are already mentioned so Secret Rings

Poison Spear
Blue on the Run
It Has Come to This
High and Broken
Unawakening Float

and Black Knight

Molten Mine
With Me
Shrouded Forest
Deep Woods
Live Life

are soundtracks I really like as well. I can't pick a favorite.

 

[Melubas]

I don't know the name but the song that plays on the level where you start off skiing in Sonic 3 is Amazing.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

Sonic Rush is the greatest of all time; all hail Hideki Naganuma.