Arguably, if not definitely, the spookiest that Ugress’ tracks have ever been. In four tracks, Black Anorak fills me with wonder, dread, and curiosity. It’s a compelling soundscape of fascinating sounds that conjures images of a dilapidated, dangerous, yet also graceful world. Do I know what’s happening? No, I don’t. However, that doesn’t mean I’m not gonna listen.

I suggest you listen as well.

It’s got mountains of instruments acting in harmony to bring texture and depth. It’s got a healthy combo of instrumental style and vocal refinement, with some beautiful delivery. It’s got the combo of kazoo, bass, and saxophone on a single track.

Schvitz is a sauna dripping with style and wonder!

Much like the game it scores, the Freedom Planet 2 soundtrack takes the core ideas of the first game and expands into vaster, more ambitious, and even more vibrant soundscapes. From bouncy, fun tunes to dramatic, baddy ones, with many different flavors in between. Throw in a healthy number of callbacks to the first game’s soundtrack, a dash of leitmotif, and a gallery theme that feels like a scrapped Herbie Hancock tune, and you’ve got a fun time on your hands.

The game’s tight, too!

They’re punchy, they’re funky, and they are most certainly flying. The Fearless Flyers are BACK BABY. AGAIN.

Again.

And wowie, is this one groovy flight! It’s not long from takeoff to touchdown, but it reaches energetic peaks above the clouds and groovy valleys through canyons. It’s nothing but jams for the whole flight. Strap in, it‘s gonna be a wild ride!

You’ve likely heard the Spider-Man theme before. Maybe you’ve heard a rendition or two. However, have you heard a spunky, funky big band arrangement of the Spider-Man theme with an ensemble of instruments and musicians?

If you haven’t, then you’ve come to the right place to change that. I recommend you take the opportunity.

Dream Themes is like a collage of the sounds you don’t hear in your dreams. It’s a hypnotic journey through the vast and deep possibilities that lay within the mind, an all-you-can-eat buffet of groove for your imagination to go nuts. Get psyched; you’re in for some lush brain food.

TWRP is a group that brings good vibes everywhere they go, transported securely in briefcases of funk, synth, and pop. This album is no exception; in fact, it is a prime example of their positive transmit practices. The lyrics are sincere and charismatic, the instruments are driving, and the overall sound is brimming with style and character. Add some great, inspirational messages and a myriad of special guests, and you have a record for the space ages!