The 10thMIX is where GuitarFreaks started flexing in directions nobody asked for and it completely worked. By 2003, the series had built enough trust to throw tracks like "Agnus Dei" and "Timepiece Phase II" at players, progressive and classical-influenced pieces that had no right being in an arcade rhythm game.
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"Mint Candy Citrus Drop" is pure pop-rock sugar, catchy and bright. "Saccharine Smile" has this deceptive sweetness in the name that masks some genuinely tricky guitar work. Then "Termination" goes full aggressive, fast and precise in a way that separates casual players from the dedicated crowd.
"Model DD5" continuing the long-running technical showcase series. "CLASSIC PARTY Revival" bringing back one of the franchise's recurring themes with a fresh coat. The tracklist swings from bossa nova to prog without blinking.
Put this on if you want proof that Konami's rhythm game composers were operating at a level most people never noticed.