"Back to the Fire" kicks in and you immediately understand why ThunderForce III is the benchmark for Genesis shooters. Technosoft's 2014 collection presents the full TFIII soundtrack and the FM synthesis is absolutely screaming in the best possible way.
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"Venus Fire" layers these rapid-fire arpeggios over a bass line that practically vibrates through the speakers, and "Truth" slows things down with this almost melancholic melody that has no business being in a shmup. It just works though.
"His Behavior Inspired Us with Distrust" might have the best track name in gaming history and the composition matches the absurdity with relentless energy. If you've ever white-knuckled through a bullet hell, this is the soundtrack that was playing in your head.