This is the licensed music compilation from Gran Turismo 2, and it reads like a who's-who of late 90s alternative and electronic rock. The Cardigans' "My Favorite Game" is arguably the most iconic track here -- its fuzzy guitars and Nina Persson's detached cool became practically synonymous with GT2's replay mode for an entire generation of players.
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Rob Zombie's "Dragula" in its Hot Rod Herman remix form and Garbage's "I Think I'm Paranoid" round out a tracklist that screams 1999 in the best possible way. Filter's "Hey Man Nice Shot" and Soul Coughing's "Super Bon Bon" bring gritty, hook-driven energy that pairs perfectly with late-night time trials.
The Bodyrock remix by B&H and the "Now is The Time" New Millennium Mix show the era's love affair with remixes and alternate versions, a practice that GT games leaned into heavily. "Cars" (the Gary Numan classic, here in a version fitting the automotive theme) is a cheeky but perfect inclusion for a racing game soundtrack.
What makes this compilation age so well is that it wasn't just slapping popular songs onto a disc -- there's a genuine curatorial sensibility that matches the aggressive-yet-refined energy of GT2's driving experience. From the hip-hop edge of "Cold Rock The Mic" to the industrial crunch of "Use Once and Destroy," every track feels like it belongs behind the wheel.
This album is a snapshot of a specific moment in gaming where licensed soundtracks were an art form unto themselves.