Devil Forest
Mechonis Field
Kitsch
Carpathians is a wild ride for sure, it feels a lot like modern Paper Mario music (specifically Origami King and by extension of style, the TTYD remake that was just released). It feels unrestrained and "cares not what you think" in its execution, and I respect it for that.
Devil Forest is so cool with its chill synths. Really, that's what I'm here for with this song in particular. It's atmospheric and a little hypnotic without needing to use too much effort.
Flamerock Refuge is cooler than I was expecting it to be, I wouldn't expect a Fable-esque/"high fantasy" track in a game like this. This erhu/guitar combo was the last thing I was expecting, this is just a delightful piece that soothes while coming and going.
Mechonis Field just fits that "low energy sci-fi ambience" bill very well. It doesn't go heavy on/try to overwhelm the listener with unneeded noise, it
sticks
to delivering a pleasing soundscape brought by all its synths working together. It's such a pleasing track, I could see why people would choose to listen to it for hours at a time.
The opening for Spiral of Erebos is perhaps the strongest part of it, and the leading into the main part is another pleasing moment as well. After that though, I do think the song could stand to rein in the guitar a bit to let the other instruments have their moments. I really like the violin part coming in, but I also think it drags on for a "verse" too long as well. The execution has its weak moments, but I think it makes for a good piece overall.
Forgive me Tekken fans, but I was
definitely
introduced to this song thanks to the "Tekken in Smash" discussion across the Smash Bros. fanbase. A song like this is easily up my alley: a electronic/jazzy combo that's simple enough to be put on repeat and
not
feel tiring to listen to. The piano, synths and vocal chops all coming together like it does - why
wouldn't
I like this?