Twenty-four tracks pulled from the golden age of Square and every single pick earns its spot. "J-E-N-O-V-A" opens with that relentless bass and you're immediately locked in. The jump from FFVII's intensity to "Wind Scene" from Chrono Trigger is mood whiplash in the best way.
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There's deep cuts here too. "Theme of Dewprism" from Threads of Fate has this wistful, adventurous quality that most people have never heard, and the FFXI tracks like "Ronfaure" and "Kazham" carry that MMO warmth you forget about until it hits you again.
"You're Not Alone!" from FFIX still wrecks me every time. If you want one disc that proves why Square's PS1 and SNES era was untouchable, start here.