Hard-hitting rhythm game energy from the CROSS×BEATS world. This six-track set pulls from Tatsh and related artists with compositions that were built to be played with your fingers at 200 BPM. "Cross+Angel" in its special long version is relentless, stacking synth arpeggios over pounding kicks until your hands can barely keep up.
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"Impact" goes even harder with distorted leads and tempo changes that punish sloppy timing. "I.D." brings a cooler, more melodic approach. Almost atmospheric. The title track "Rebellion" itself opens things up with this aggressive trance energy that sets the tone for everything after.
"from Rested Point" closes with something surprisingly reflective, like catching your breath after a full clear. If you miss the golden age of Japanese arcade rhythm games, this scratches the itch.