Late 90s arcade FM synth absolutely ripping with that Sega AM board energy. MOTORRAID and WATER SKI share this soundtrack release, and both sides deliver the kind of aggressive, tempo-driven compositions that arcades thrived on in 1997.
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"Fearless Riders" on the attract screen goes hard enough to pull you away from whatever cabinet you were already playing. "Hyper Scramble" and "Scorching Battle" keep the adrenaline constant with layered synth leads that never let the tempo dip.
"Frosty Night" is the standout for pulling back slightly, adding this cool almost jazz-fusion texture to the racing chaos. The unused tracks being included is a nice touch. Stuff that never made it to the arcade floor but still fits.
For anyone who wants to remember when arcade soundtracks had to fight for your attention from across the room.