Bouncy ukulele and hand-clap percussion that immediately tells you two cartoon cats are about to go on an adventure. Rupert and Riley Shipwrecked wears its indie charm right on the surface. "Dolphin Daze" has this breezy tropical vibe with steel drums and a melody that's annoyingly catchy in the best way.
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"Crusty's Haunted Heart" pivots into something spookier with off-kilter music box tones and minor key strings, surprisingly effective. Then there's a track literally called "Death." Just sitting there at the end of the tracklist.
"Flight of the Kitty Cat" bounces back with this soaring woodwind line over playful rhythms. If you want a wholesome indie platformer soundtrack that sneaks in some genuine personality, give this a spin.