Quirky, handcrafted charm radiates from every corner of this 2021 indie platformer soundtrack. Mason and Strings wears its personality on its sleeve -- just look at track names like "Donttrustthemushroom" for Mushroom House, "Sppokygabi" for Gabby's Apartment, and "Hangalangin" for Pizza Pizza.
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The whole thing has the energy of a bedroom composer having the time of their life. "Working Song (Dust Yard)" sets a playful, industrious tone, while "Here At The Shore (Arpeggio Cove)" leans into gentle coastal vibes with a name that winks at its own musical construction.
The Music Castle gets three dedicated tracks, including the delightfully panicked "We're Gonna Die Here," which is exactly the kind of self-aware naming that makes indie soundtracks fun. "Letter To Ducks In G Major (Concert)" is peak whimsy.
"Balloony Woony" and "Crazy Potions" keep the playful spirit alive across the mid-section, while "Highs And Lows (Night Hub)" shifts to something more contemplative for the evening version of the hub world. It's a small game with a big heart, and the soundtrack captures that completely -- unpretentious, inventive, and impossible not to smile at.