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Before we bow out for an indefinite hiatus, journey from 65 million BC to parallel dimensions in this Lavos-sized 150th episode. To far away times SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Presentiment / Chrono Trigger0:25:48 – Guardia Millennial Fair (CT)0:29:02 – Memories of Green (CT)0:32:54 – Wind Scene (CT)0:36:16 – Secret of the Forest (CT)0:48:58 – Battle [...]

Our second Album of the Year award goes to Undertale, which lovingly combines the sounds of the NES and SNES with modern chiptunery. The result is a 100-track OST that can’t be missed – but be prepared for some light spoilers! Download now We all kind of agree that RPG battle music rules, right? Well, [...]

It’s Kombat Time! Let’s look back on the first four games in this klassic fighting game franchise, from the gruesome arcade original to the polygonal MK4. Download Now SHOW NOTES0:00:00 – In The Beginning (MK1)0:22:44 – Hall (MK1)0:24:23 – Courtyard (MK1)0:27:10 – Warrior’s Shrine (MK1)0:30:19 – The Pit (MK1)0:46:00 – Prologue: The Battlefield (MKII)0:47:29 – [...]

The very best Legend of Zelda tracks, from the original classic through Ocarina of Time. Hey, Listen! SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Title Screen (Legend of Zelda) 0:10:29 – Overworld (Legend of Zelda) 0:11:46 – Labyrinth (Legend of Zelda) 0:24:14 – Title Screen (Zelda II) 0:25:28 – Overworld (Zelda II) 0:26:58 – Palace Theme (Zelda II) [...]

One great game, two great soundtracks. Composer Spencer Nilsen joins us to talk through both US and Japanese Sonic CD tunes, with emphasis on the “present day” tracks that anchor Sonic’s time-traveling adventure. Download Now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Sonic Boom (Short Version) 0:12:39 – Palmtree Panic (US) 0:14:28 – Palmtree Panic (JP) 0:20:33 – [...]

More like 90 minutes of Mario RPG goodness, from the SNES original to Sticker Star. Download here SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Title Screen (Sticker Star) 0:08:43 – Booster Tower (Mario RPG) 0:10:12 – The Road is Full of Dangers (Mario RPG) 0:11:47 – Forest Maze (Mario RPG) 0:18:00 – Battle (Mario RPG) 0:19:06 – Happy [...]

We complete our Zelda audio triforce by discussing Skyward Sword, Spirit Tracks and Link Between Worlds, plus touch on the newly released Twilight Princess HD. Download Now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Hyrule Field (Twilight Princess) 0:20:51 – Exploring the Sky (Skyward Sword) 0:24:10 – Lanaryu Desert (Skyward Sword) 0:27:58 – Ancient Automaton Koloktos Allegro (Skyward [...]

Rocktober 2013 is here – a full month dedicated to Final Fantasy, starting with a thorough look at the soothing sounds of the overworld. Download now 0:00:00 – Prelude (FFI) 0:13:35 – Main Theme (FFI) 0:14:10 – Main Theme (FFII) 0:16:57 – Eternal Wind (FFIII) 0:29:40 – Main Theme (FFIV) 0:32:20 – Land of Dwarves [...]

Our four part series detailing the many stellar songs of Castlevania begins with this look at the NES and Game Boy titles. Get crackin and download now

Onward to the 90s with Castlevania IV, Bloodlines, Dracula X and Symphony of the Night. An impossibly good episode awaits

Fifteen rockin battle themes from eleven different Final Fantasy games. Buckle up! Download Now 0:00:00 – Prelude (FFIV) 0:12:23 – Battle 1 (FFI Origins) 0:13:59 – Battle 1 (FFII) 0:15:26 – Boss Battle (FFIII) 0:22:51 – Battle 1 (FFIV) 0:24:37 – Boss Battle (FFIV) 0:26:55 – Battle Against Gilgamesh (FFV) 0:29:21 – Dancing Mad (FFVI) [...]

An hour-long tribute to the creepy, claustrophobic and downright awesome music of the Metroid series, which is 25 years old this year. Download episode five and instantly feel better about your day Show notes: 0:00:00 – Menu Select (Metroid Prime) 0:06:41 – Title Screen (Metroid) 0:08:16 – Kraid’s Hideout (Metroid) 0:09:53 – Norfair (Metroid) 0:11:12 [...]

ROCKTOBER 2015 kicks off with a deep dive into the first three Mega Man games. Download Now 0:00:00 – Opening and Title (MM2) 0:13:01 – Cut Man (MM1) 0:14:31 – Elec Man (MM1) 0:16:01 – Bomb Man (MM1) 0:22:42 – Fire Man (MM1) 0:23:47 – Wily 1 (MM1) 0:30:22 – Bubble Man (MM2) 0:31:40 – [...]

From Koopa Beach to Rainbow Road we examine the music behind the first big Mario spinoff Download it by clicking somewhere around here Show notes 0:00:00 – Battle Mode (Super Mario Kart) 0:09:54 – Koopa Beach (Super Mario Kart) 0:11:22 – Donut Plains (Super Mario Kart) 0:17:10 – Mario Circuit (Super Mario Kart) 0:18:27 – [...]

This week we examine two well-known Nintendo 64 soundtracks from Rare. Episode 3 right here

Top composers from across Japan graced the Caped Crusader’s NES, SNES, Genesis and even Game Boy titles, cementing a VGM legacy that no other hero can touch. Listen along as we play amazing jams from 1990 and beyond. Download now 00:00 – Stage 1 (Batman NES) 07:07 – Stage 3 (Batman NES) 08:17 – [...]

Celebrating over 10 years of incredible orchestral tunes, from the original PS2 title through the latest MH Generations. With guest Yuri Araujo! Download Now 0:00:00 – Main Theme (MH) 0:10:07 – Forest and Hills / Rathalos (MH) 0:11:46 – Yian Garuga (MH) 0:23:30 – Desert (MH Dos / Freedom 2 / Freedom Unite) 0:25:03 – [...]

Get ready for a 90 minute dosage of Super Effective tunes from the DS days, featuring Diamond, Pearl, Black, White and HeartGold SoulSilver. Download now 0:00:00 – Opening Movie (DPP) 0:21:34 – Battle vs Trainer (DPP) 0:23:15 – Battle vs Team Galactic (DPP) 0:24:31 – Battle vs Diagla Palkia (DPP) 0:35:55 – Oreburgh Mine (DPP) [...]

Celebrating three Genesis soundtracks that are streets ahead. Download now 0:00:00 – Player Select (Streets of Rage) 0:08:59 – Fighting in the Street (Streets of Rage) 0:11:36 – Moon Beach (Streets of Rage) 0:14:23 – Stealthy Steps (Streets of Rage) 0:23:42 – Attack of the Barbarian (Streets of Rage) 0:26:35 – You Became the Bad [...]

Before he was made of yarn or a stylus-guided sphere, Kirby ruled the original Game Boy and starred in several console classics. This week we examine Kirby’s pre-2000 era, which includes bubbly tunes from Adventure, Super Star and all three Dream Land titles. Download Now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Green Greens (Dream Land) 0:09:35 – [...]