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Monday, November 27, 2017

Sonic Mania Remixed


What can I say that hasn't already been said about the music of Sonic Mania? It is an amazing, catchy, outstanding soundtrack filled with killer remixes and original tunes. Tee Lopes has catapulted himself right up there with other Sonic music legends like Jun Senoue and Tomoya Ohtani thanks to his work on Sonic Mania's soundtrack. When I'd heard about this Sonic Mania Remixed alum some time ago, I was thrilled. I couldn't wait to hear arrangements of Press Garden and Mirage Saloon. Unfortunately, Sonic Mania Remixed is far from being anywhere near the quality of Sonic Mania.

This 11 track digital album covers six of the new themes from Sonic Mania with the other five tracks being based off of the reused music. Of the eleven tracks on Sonic Mania Remixed, I really only enjoyed two themes, the remixes of Studiopolis Zone and Metallic Madness Zone. I happen to like OverClocked Remixes albums quite a bit and Sonic Mania Remixed definitely sounds OCR-ish but this album just didn't really do anything for me. As much as I was expected to snap my fingers, bob my head and tap my toes, I was left in disbelief at how underwhelming Sonic Mania Remixed turned out to be.

I mentioned this album in a Sonic thread at one of the forums I frequent and one of the posters had this to say. "So basically just about every song was run through a 'generic 2010's EDM, let's drop the bass' filter" and that might be the best way to sum up Sonic Mania Remixed. I've heard worse, but I've certainly heard far better. There's some really good talent behind this alum, too, like Ben Briggs and A_Rival. Funny enough, those two are behind the only two songs I liked.

Perhaps my disliking of Sonic Mania Remixed is another one of my unpopular opinions. Heck, I like Sonic Forces, a game that many say is a steaming pile. You don't have to take my word on Sonic Mania Remixed.  You can give it a listen for yourself and see if it's worth your $10. Personally, as much as I wanted it to be, Sonic Mania Remixed is not my bag.

Sonic Mania Remixed

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