Sharp, punchy synth rock that splits the difference between the X68000's crisp FM sound and the PlayStation's CD-quality audio. Castlevania Chronicles packages both versions of the original Castlevania remake, and both soundtracks go off.
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"Thrashard in the Cave" has this driving bassline that absolutely refuses to let up. "Moon Fight" builds tension the way only a Castlevania boss theme can. Then there's "You Goddamned Bathead," which yes, is a real track name, and yes, it rules.
The X68000 versions have this raw FM synthesis bite while the PS1 arranged tracks smooth things out with richer instrumentation. Two complete soundtracks for the price of one. If you want to hear how one game's music evolved across hardware generations, start here.