yo, I rarely ever write reviews/critiques for anything because I think it's up to each individual to interpret it their own way; but I had to lay down some massive props for this album.
I'll try not to come across as cock-riding [to any particular artist], incoherent, or Caps-lock abusive.
My first major props is for the overall flow of the album. I'm writing this on my third listen of the full project and I really dig the sequences and transitions.
When I saw the artist roster I knew it would be awesome regardless but I was extremely impressed with how smoothly each song segued.
It wasn't at all like "cool, here's a chiptune bit... oh, cool now a jazz bit;" it was like watching a well-scripted movie where each scene led to the next.
Second, I absolutely hated this game (too much Sonic and Vectorman?), and yet I loved the original soundtrack;
You all did a flawless job in making each arrangement unique while still capturing that "dreamy" theme.
I love it when musicians make arrangements so good that it encourages listeners to check out the original;
so I just may give the game another try.
Lastly, the motifs and project themes were super slick and witty.
The "Dreams Dreams" signature never gets old.
I was actually sad at the end of the album because I still had the melodies ringing in my head.
I was surprised that I didn't just bob my head but I also got goosebumps for several parts of the album.
Yo, I guess I didn't realize what amazing talent OCR had because after listening to this album several times I definitely appreciate the musicians here so much more (and the whole community in general).
Not that my opinion makes a difference but I give this a 10 billion out of 10;
and super kudos for the "guest appearance" at the ending from a certain veteran NiGHTS remixer...