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Sonic Boom Rise Of Lyric Soundtrack Info

Following Shadow, the mid-to-late 2000s saw a perfect storm of technology and ambition:

The soundtrack for Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric stands as a unique, often debated chapter in the long-standing musical history of the Sonic franchise. While most mainline Sonic games are famous for high-energy rock and electronic tracks, this 2014 Wii U title took a drastic turn toward a cinematic, orchestral approach. A Cinematic Shift by a Series Veteran sonic boom rise of lyric soundtrack

Hideo Kojima loved using licensed pop songs as emotional bookends. Snake Eater (2004) ended with the titular James Bond-esque ballad playing over a tragic fight. It proved that a single lyrical song could encapsulate an entire game's theme. Following Shadow, the mid-to-late 2000s saw a perfect