Warm PC-88 FM synthesis doing classic JRPG things and doing them well. All Sounds of Burai collects the 1989 soundtrack from this early strategy RPG, and the character themes alone make it worth hearing. Hayate's Theme and Lilian's Theme each bring distinct personality through limited sound channels, one urgent and the other gentle.
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The Battle Theme hits with that satisfying crunch that late-80s FM chips were so good at. Dahl's Revival opens the whole collection with a sense of purpose that pulls you in immediately. The critical situation tracks and rival entries show real compositional range.
Someone cared about this score. If you're into how JRPGs sounded before the SNES era and want something outside the usual suspects, this one rewards you.