“What is the best Genesis/MD soundtrack?” – #SoundtrackShowdown Week Two

“What’s the best soundtrack on the Genesis or Mega Drive?”

Soundtrack Showdown week two is here and it’s time for all the retro Sega fans to wise fwom their gwave!

You can visit the link above for more information but in short, we’re looking for nominations from you today and tomorrow (Monday and Tuesday) for the best Genesis or Mega Drive soundtrack. All nominations received will appear in a poll open from Wednesday through Saturday when you’ll be able to vote for the best Genesis or Mega Drive soundtrack. We’ll determine the winner on Sunday!

-Nominations can be left in comments attached to this blog, or on Twitter, just tag @thewellredmage and/or use #soundtrackshowdown.

-Please keep it to one nomination per person but if your first choice is already on the list below then feel free to nominate a different soundtrack.

-If you name more than one soundtrack, I’ll have to be the breaker of hearts and ask you to choose! 🙂

-NO add-ons! Base Genesis/MD only!

So from the cobalt giant and arguably Sega’s most successful console, it’s time to face the music! What soundtrack will it be? Which one will rise above the rest?

Nominate ONE soundtrack below or on social media! Share tracks, tell us what team you’re on, appreciate the artistry!

NOMINEES FOR BEST GENESIS/MD OST

(updated periodically)

Moonwalker
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Streets of Rage 2
Dragon’s Fury/Devil’s Crash
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Castlevania Bloodlines
Earthworm Jim
The Revenge of Shinobi
Sonic the Hedgehog
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie
Ristar
Splatterhouse 2
Phantasy Star 4
Shinobi 3
Thunder Force IV
Rocket Knight Adventures
Sonic & Knuckles
Sonic 3D Blast
Golden Axe
Ecco the Dolphin
Phantasy Star 3
Shining Force 2
Gunstar Heroes
Zero Wing
Alien Soldier
Elemental Master
Animaniacs
Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers
Mega Man: Wily Wars
Gaiares
ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron
Bio-Hazard Battle
MUSHA
Socket/Time Dominator
Comix Zone
World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck
Battlemania Daiginjou/Trouble Shooter 2

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