Music Best/Worst Anime soundtrack?

It seriously depends on what you like. I mean, dang, there's so much to choose from and many are VERY good. So, I'll just list the ones in top..err...some odd number ranking right now, k? And yes, download them, to preview them, if you can. You will be amazed and appalled, that you haven't listened to them before.

Oh, I also liked the Aa! Megamisama! tracks. They're pretty good. I always dig "XXX" (kiss kiss kiss) and "Tenshi no Uta" (the hymn or chant thing at the climactic confrontation in the movie) are really enjoyable. So is this one song that has all the Goddesses (Urd, Belldandy, and Skuld) singing...but I forgot the title. As soon as I find that particular song, I'll tell you.

Now, on to Izzy's always long lists!

Shin Seiki Evangelion - All the extra CDs are very good. Well, with the exception of VOX. It has a good remake of "Komm Susser Tod", but that's about it. The Birthday of Rei Ayanami is EXCELLENT. As in, all the tracks! But the show stoppers are "Cruel Angel's Thesis (Director's Cut)" and the piano/acoustic of the same song.

FLCL - Again, ALL the CDs are worth listening to. Why? the pillows. That's all I should say about it, but dammit, they're just THAT good. "Hybrid Rainbow" and "Kim Deal" are good ones to preview. Probably even "Advice" to show another sort of style from them.

Noir - AMAZING. All three discs are AMAZING. Enough so that I kept them in my hard drive until a couple weeks ago...and even then, I kept more than half. "Lullaby", "Kirei na Kanojou", "Canta Per Me", "Les Soldats", "Indio", and "Salva Nos." They're my favorites of the favorites.

Cowboy Bebop - Yoko Kanno. I shouldn't say anything more than that. Anything she does is truly art. "Call Me Call Me", "No Reply", "Cosmic Dare", and "Rain" are among my faves. Series to be included in this is Macross Plus (I think) and Tenkuu no Escaflowne. Basically any series done by her has the good fortune of GREAT music.

Chobits - The opener, "Let Me Be With You", is addictive. The rest of the BGM and songs are good too...some kinda Mary Tyler Moore thing going on. Actually, just laid back and very..uhh...happy. Good though.

Bubblegum Crisis/Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 - One is 80's style rock, and the other is just rocked with some techno synth in. Both REALLY good. Well, to me. And maybe Stardust Phox. Not that many supporters of this series here, but, still good in my opinion. "Konya wa Hurricane"...you'll be bumpin' this for a while. In both original and 2040 remix.

Kimagure Orange Road - Some of the most beautiful playing I've ever heard. Well, considering where it came from, anyway. Ayukawa's Theme is YUM. Kyosuke's theme is YUM. Trust me.

Ranma ½ - Some funny songs. "Ranbada Ranma" is hilarious...just as "China Kara no Tegami" is even more sheer in its hilarity. Especially the Ryoga/Jusenkyo Guide one...thanks again Baka!

Love Hina - Good songs. I like 'em. "Sakura Saku" is pretty hyped and happy, but the lullaby version is mellow. "Sweet Blue Days" and "Yakusoku" is good too.

Crest/Banner/Battlefield of the Stars - I haven't heard Battlefield's yet...but the rest is pretty good. Mostly BGM and instrumentals...but, the same COULD be said for some of the Noir OSTs.

And there's many more...but you're probably tired of reading through all this, right? I won't mention "Do You Remember Love" and other such ones. I'll just leave those up to the others. There's a lot more out there, believe me. Oh, don't be surprised to see anyone vouching for the .hack// series.

 

both trigun soundtracks...
magic knight rayerth - ost v.1
ff6 grande finale

 

Movie, eh?

Shin Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning

Okay, so there's only...two or three songs that are actually forefronted in the movie...but I don't think the mood can be set any better. If you haven't watched it, I suggest checking it out.

Although, I'd just say keep the question the way it is. It's a good way to get people's tastes, and what to be on the lookout for. I for one look at everyone's recommendations seriously, and probably even try previewing one or two tracks.

 

cowboybebop: knocking on heavens door sdt

and fora note...i put ff in there cause i am very finicky about the soundtracks i pick up...bebop is the only anime movie one i have. i didn't mean for ppl to list off all the ff sdt they own..

 

I'm lovin' BB's pick. It has "Butterfly", "Cosmic Dare"...and I believe (gasp!) "Knockin' on Heaven's Door".

Yum songs. Very. Download if you can, you won't be disappointed. Especially with "Cosmic Dare". Very lively and I think it fits Faye REALLY well.

(FYI, "Cosmic Dare" was her driving music at one point in the movie.)

 

Well, maybe. I made the assumption in what in the Movie Soundtrack since I believe the song was exclusive to the movie. Well, I looked into it, but it's on the "Mini-album Ask DNA."

There are pretty much three CDs for the movie. One is "Future Blues", the other is what I mentioned, and "Cowgirl ED: OST".

I'll give myself the benefit, and say that "Cosmic Dare" is also part of the OST...just not on the disc you have.

Edit: Oh, the "Cowgirl ED" is a special 8cm disc. Y'know, those teeny ones?

 

it might be a translation into english as most of the track are in japanese...dinna know, the cowgirl ed song was neat. and the first track on the second disc