Dreamy, lo-fi warmth from one of the strangest point-and-click games ever made. Dropsy is the one about a clown who just wants to hug everyone, and Jay Tholen's soundtrack leans all the way into that bittersweet innocence.
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"Eternal Hug Pt. 1" opens with this gentle, almost lullaby-like melody that sets the emotional floor, while "Kid Dropsy Dream" and "Final Dream" bring in Omri Loved Celadon's contributions for something more layered and haunting.
The dream tracks are where it gets interesting. "First Dream," "Weird Dream," and "Unused Dreams" each paint a different shade of subconscious wandering, from whimsical to unsettling. "Club" breaks the spell with a completely different energy, thumping and alive.
"Old Trinket Mine" and "Theme Park" ground things back in the game's oddball world, full of worn-out wonder and faded carnival vibes. Then "Eternal Hug Pt. 2" closes the loop, bringing you back to that same tenderness you started with.
A small, strange, deeply felt collection.