The title track repeats the same quick ân' catchy trick, but it works, so there's no point in complaining.Īnanamanaguchi switches up its style a little on "Danger Mountain," which opens with what sounds like pixilated explosions and guns. Just like the video games of the past, these tunes will incite frenetic side-scrolling. But if you listen to the record's subtleties, a real treasure/princess/good album awaits.ĭawn Metropolis knocks out its two most immediate numbers right away with "Blackout City" and "Jetpack Blues, Sunset Hues." These cuts make for fast-paced, fun, ideal driving music. Which in turn means that for some, Dawn Metropolis might get a little repetitive near the end. Aside from some of the guitar work, this sounds like an old 8-bit cartridge. Now, to be fair, the band's tonal palate is severely limited because of its adherence to old-school sounds. On Dawn Metropolis, a seven-song, 26-minute instrumental testament to the power of rock and/or NES, Anamanaguchi shines. But in terms of energy, catchiness and general fun, these guys fit in with the likes of Andrew W.K. In terms of literal sound, think of any Nintendo game from the late `80s/early `90s with a dash of post-rock. New York's Anamanaguchi specializes in chiptune, or electronic indie rock that sounds like an 8-bit video game soundtrack. Which is something Anamanaguchi already knew too. I re-learned something that my nine-year-old self already knew: video games are awesome. In spite of its limited range of notes, the game featured some strong compositions, with the opening title sequence and the driving techno of the Phallanx levels standing out in particular. In addition to reveling in my ability to kick the shit out of Magneto, Apocalypse and the Brood, I was struck by the soundtrack. But 14 years after its release, I finally brought the Phallanx to their knees, mostly with just Wolverine, although Cyclops and Nightcrawler helped. Originally for the Sega Genesis, in some ways it was harder than current-gen video games, if only for its lack of continues or ability to score extra lives. In a fit of nostalgia, I recently downloaded a ROM of X-Men 2: Clone Wars.
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