Jake Kaufman absolutely went off on this one and it might be peak Shantae music. Pirate's Curse for 3DS and beyond has this incredible range where every island gets its own sonic identity. "We Love Burning Town" is the most infectiously catchy reworking of a classic theme, and "Rave In the Grave" on Zombie Island mixes spooky vibes with dance beats that have no business working this well together.
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"On the Wide Open Waves" is the sailing theme you never want to end. "Scorching Dunes" brings this intense desert heat. The boss battle theme absolutely rips, just pure escalation. If you play platformers and somehow skipped this series, Pirate's Curse is where the music peaked and you need to hear why.