Sonic CD- Ranking All The Bad Future Tracks From Worst to Best

[@apz6004]

In my opinion US tracks sound more like the atmosphere of the level itself, while the JP tracks sound like Sonic's point of view.

[@GBomb9704]

Couldn’t have said it better myself.

[@GatorOne-in7hk]

Almost accurate. Wacky Workbench would be the opposite.

[@trickychompergaming4848]

@@GatorOne-in7hk So would tidal tempest

[@GatorOne-in7hk]

@@trickychompergaming4848 Sonic has rarely if ever taken Eggman seriously.

[@abandondchannel]

This comment could be the greatest reason why you’re fatherless

[@asmodeus58XX]

Wacky Workbench JP sounds like there's a nuclear meltdown starting, and not even Sonic is fast enough to prevent it.

[@luckyqstar3873]

He have to pay for what he did

[@asmodeus58XX]

@@luckyqstar3873 Also, the point about Quartz Quadrant JP is the voices shouting "Oh, forget this place!"

[@Deadchannel42267]

Hey look we got a Starman (earthbound of course)

[@Demonic_Pulsar]

fastest thing alive cannot prevent nuclear meltdown

[@nickmorgunov4635]

Well at the beginning

[@noone-mo6gy]

You did my boy Metallic Madmess JP so dirty.

[@CaptainCrunchOfficial]

Facts

[@howisthis8849]

true

[@alanbogucki8721]

def this person is gonna be our next god don’t you think?

[@Winnerizzy]

Exactly, the us version literally screams "Robotnik won, but you can still do it!!!" It's literally the last stage of the game and they will throw a creepy theme at you for the final fever like they didn't ruin the sadness of the bad future themes.

[@e2011ugdia]

Same

[@2000mightymegatron]

I pretty much like all the tracks from both sides. I think the Japan one is slightly better as it flows based on your actions and the music reflects it. The American one conveys an environmental story at the moment. None are terrible, and it is up to personal tastes.

[@-youraveragesonicfan-3590]

All us enjoyers will be killed on the spot

[@joshrd_1264]

i think bad future metallic madness and stardust speedway in the japanese soundtrack are the GOATS

[@sarahjinks4797]

Same

[@agentblackbird9435]

I barely listen to to the US soundtrack so I will say this about Palmtree Panic US Bad Future: I do like how the percussion is quieter, the melody is off-tone, and the voices sound emotional. So I think on an analysis level it is pretty interesting that regard. I also think MM Bad Future US sounds a lot like modern Sonic music Also damn at 3:54 that bug robot is really grooving to the music

[@funnyguy6387]

well im of the belief that the us palmtree panic bad future should be played in a national geographic documentary instead

[@laurenplayz3688]

honestly i agree with Agent Black Bird 9435

[@Pyro03333]

1:58 "And it will fit like Sonic's gloves" This was the best line I've ever read.

[@froststorm9416]

The US variant of bad future wacky workbench sounds like a sonic adventure 1 song. Legit, imagine it playing in the stage Final Egg and it'll totally fit. Especially the part with the guitar solo, it just gives SA1 vibes. I love it.

[@2DCheese]

It also sounds like the good future variant of the same song [quartz quandarant future]

[@laurenplayz3688]

i mean kind of?

[@SonicPAJ]

US Metallic Madness really feels like a countdown on a reality contest show or maybe even a suspenseful action thriller.

[@Usman-haider]

To me star dust speedway bad future jp suits the background however the us version suits the race so in my opinion it's a tie

[@luckyqstar3873]

Wow, that’s an... Uhh I didn’t expected...

[@neuro3834]

Imo I prefer the US track because it fits both for a race and the stage itself

[@ButtonMasherReal]

I actually think the opposite. I think the JP version fits the race better, but the US version fits the actual level.

[@Usman-haider]

@@ButtonMasherReal yeah but still opinions you know

[@riahlexington]

That makes sense. I love both songs a ton.

[@sundew3848]

Ok, now can you judge them based off of how GOOD they sound.

[@spookyxmy8246]

He can't because is a us yes boy

[@spookyxmy8246]

And he need to put all us first and then japan

[@bonesauce3308]

And? What’s wrong with liking the us ost?

[@sundew3848]

@@spookyxmy8246 there is nothing wrong with liking US stupid.

[@spookyxmy8246]

Is like boring waiting room song 15x

[@llamaninja3393]

you have summoned the sonic cd defense force 3:06

[@OceanSickJasper]

more like the jp ost defense force

[@nickytembo4112]

@@OceanSickJasper I'm glad you agree that Wacky Workbench US bad future theme doesn't fit a bad future at all, your version of Wacky Workbench US bad future fits MUCH better.

[@soaringstars314]

The defense squad

[@itsrainingbigmacs]

@@nickytembo4112 IDIOT!!!!!!

[@GatorOne-in7hk]

@@nickytembo4112 I don’t understand how anyone can think it doesn’t suit a Bad Future. Just listen to 5:26-5:35. How is that NOT dark?

[@etherealnx]

Dog I'm sorry You lost me the second you put Collision Chaos JP second to last man That bass line is killer

[@ZeekeyProductions561]

And don’t get me wrong, Wacky Workbench BF JP is good, but it is DEFINITELY not #1 compared to songs like Palmtree Panic BF JP, Stardust Speedway BF JP, and Collision Chaos BF JP

[@eldankdoge]

@@ZeekeyProductions561 he just likes wacky workbench everyone has a favorite

[@nguyenhoang6702]

@@ZeekeyProductions561 Well everyone has a different favour for music.

[@Casual_guy1234]

​@@nguyenhoang6702yeah like I f*cking hate the us soundtrack (asided form sonic boom)

[@Pooky1991]

Quartz Quadrant Bad Future JP/UE is actually in my top ten. Just love the sampling in this song and that fast paced drop. The percussion is fantastic, too.

[@laurenplayz3688]

Nah i would probaly would put at like number 5 but this is my opinion.

[@IGuessIAmSomeone]

Okay just my litttle toughts: -Vocals in Palmtree Panic US Sound to me like the remianing people begging sonic to help them -Stardus speedway JP sort of works bc of the alarms which may signalize the eggman taking over -I like how in Quartz Quadrant US The little ohhhohhhohhh~ which work for me in the outdoor part idk why -The Metallic Madness JP Really Suits Act 3 Especially when you dont care about the time travel While the us version works more for the previous acts -Wacky Workbench US Feels like an rusty old factory that you just discovered while JP cyting some youtube comment sounds like"Chernobyl-Main Theme" -I like the beggining part of Tidal Tempest Since it kinda resembles water turbines for me -And Lastly i like the little piano in the background of the Palmtree Panic JP Since it kanda taunts the player by showing what a beatiful paradise it could have been

[@_puduposting]

To add, at 15:49 the piano sample is the same one used during Palmtree Panic good future. Wich I love BTW because while in the GF this was used to blend with the flow of the song, here it's used in a depressing style... Palmtree Panic ost is a sooo good introduction to the bad future gimmick

[@superoakwood5513]

Also makes it feel like it hopeful,as in you can still fix this

[@AnonyBoiii]

With the Metallic Madness bad futures, it would’ve been really cool if: - If you have 5 or 6 time stones, the US versions played for Acts 1 and 2, as you can still get two more time stones in those two acts; there’s still hope. But then if you still only have 5 or 6 by Act 3, you get the JP version as you have basically failed; there is no hope. - If you have 4 or less time stones, you get the JP song for all three acts. There’s no way of winning at this point, might as well face it I know it’s impossible, but it’s a nice idea if I’m being honest.

[@MathiasCarvajalQuimbiulco]

Nice idea

[@lucomc32607]

The best way to describe the way the 2 OSTs handle BF tracks is 2, very simple words. METALLIC MADNESS US uses these songs to show what Eggman has turned these once peaceful, harmonious lands into. They’re much slower and more somber, but still convey the feeling of “Screw you dude! This is all your fault!” In other words, you truly see how METALLIC these places have become. JP makes these tracks much faster and crazier. Many people say that they don’t fit a Bad Future, but remember what villain we’re dealing with here. If this was someone like, I don’t know, Vader, then yeah, these tracks wouldn’t fit. But this is Dr. Eggman, aka, a freaking maniac. These tracks show the MADNESS he has created. I definitely prefer JP overall but I love the direction US took with these.

[@nguyenhoang6702]

The zone itself is also crazy too with tons of traps, some people I've met said that Metallic Madness doesn't have to be like what it is. But it is literally the final zone and the lair of a freaking genius who is also a maniac at the same time.

[@sarasmith5476]

@@nguyenhoang6702 Metallic Madness JP is also the track that straight up tells you how terrible you are if you get a bad future

[@JoseGregorioValeroVillarroel]

​@@sarasmith5476It Deserves #1

[@laurenplayz3688]

First of all, SaraSmith is right. You really feel like garbage if u get a bad future. Also i don't think Mettalic Maddnes is a number 1. OK maybe Mettallic maddneses bad future COULD BE a number 1. I also love how this is like among us chat.🤣

[@pumpkin.lantern.mp8]

15:09 that’s not “Boooo!”! that’s distorted “Yaaaaay!”

[@Whisperibby]

Fun fact it’s a distorted wooooo

[@shocktrauma85]

Let there be no doubt the US really failed with Palmtree Panic Bad Future. I do agree that the JP version is one of my favorite themes in the game.

[@DJronical37]

This man is speaking facts about wacky workbench. This track just screams factory about to explode.

[@DTWX]

I absolutely LOVE Spencer's work in Sonic CD since I grew up with it back in the early 90s and I'll agree that Stardust BF-US has a more darker dystopia atmosphere ala. BLADE RUNNER vibe to it. The JP tracks are good (just music, fellas) but I will say that they're too wacky at times, as if you gave a keyboard to a speed-induced 5 y/old, and don't have much variety to the mood level itself. 🎵

[@brokenchair853]

How does JP Stardust Speedway "B" Mix not fit a bad future? It sounds evil and fast-paced compared to US Stardust Speedway.

[@CRCADAN]

Ooh boy trust me, it just doesn’t have the guitar riff.

[@asmodeus58XX]

It doesn't sound as evil as Wacky Workbench or Palmtree Panic. It's faster than Collision Chaos (as well as its brother from another mother, Wacky Workbench US), and the sirens and synths make it more intense than Quartz Quadrant, IMHO it does fit the race and it's also iconic. It also sounds better than some of the faster tracks.

[@CarlosSilva-bh4bi]

Also, It sounds like a slaved city who has lost the hope

[@mbdg6810]

it fits the race but feels too upbeat. Honestly if you told someone about the game having bad/good future tracks they would think this one is a good future.

[@CarlosSilva-bh4bi]

@@mbdg6810 The idea is to make the player think and feel dispair. The race Its not a brain dead moment, you can die by obstacles and it lands perfect if you are making the B. FUTURE, because you failed

[@Picsasworld]

wacky workbench US is actually one of my favorites! I love how it sounds like a bad future basically so I dont know what everyone was thinking when they said this sonuded like a good future, that one part (5:26) makes it sound like (if you listen closely) the instruments are being worn up and used up, its so cool! + that getaur is so good. its full bada@@ mode

[@_darkblue1688]

wacky workbench jp, palmtree panic jp and tidal tempest us are my favorites stardust speedway jp fits as more "metal sonic's theme" not a bad future

[@Asolire]

I don't know, the police sirens , the sample voices being toned down and distorted, the usual metallic sounds that at least for me are like an indication of machines having won, the way it starts relatively normal and then gets more hectic once the "GET DOWN" voices appear, it all feels like the bad future of a speedway next to a city, it feels that after robotnik won, he took control over the place and their autorities and now you're a wanted criminal in their eyes

[@edgarmore89]

*”What am I suppose to do? Time travel and tell the composer to make it sound better?”* is my opinion

[@LuisFernando-is1ys]

08:32 This is, by far, my most favorite track of the US soundtrack, and it feels really good to find another person that seems to agree this music does fit Metallic Madness Bad Future, but I think you just focused too much on the guitar and electric part and did not pay attention to the other parts, so this is my interpretation of this specific theme: The whole music feels like Sonic is running desperately through a Metallic Fortress that has been discarded and abandoned by its creator after he saw no more use for it, and we can see it by how many hazard there are, and how it is breaking apart, with its old and bad cared machinery still functioning even at the risk of exploding or malfunction, which adds to the overall fast-pace action that the song has. But there is also another important point, the short and drowned by the electric sounds Bongos that the song features in all of its time-states, which are a bittersweet reminder of what could have been saved from this zone and what it could have been if you had put a little more effort into saving it, and another important part is how the song has a kind of "preserved hope", which in my opinion, it's saying "There is no hope to save this zone or Little Planet, but you can at least avenge it by dealing with Robotnik once and for all", as Sonic desperately tries to reach Eggman so he can end this forever. Welp, this is just my opinion, feels free to disagree with it.

[@Cafe_Vermelha]

Man Now that I realized that quartz quadrant in the bad future has a very chaotic scene that reminds me of the bad ending of knuckles Chaotix

[@Sonicus404]

0:20 does not look like a bad future at all, rather like the past 3:51 I love this track it's my favorite 4:55 this track is more like the past than the bad future 6:26 to be honest, I don’t think this track is so creepy, but it seems to me more suitable for the space base zone, but this is my personal opinion, so I ask that no one take it with hostility 16:17 I love this track too, it sounds really inflates 17:01 here at this moment you hear a robotic voice or something like that

[@joylinefurtado8188]

For 6:26, ya mean launch base?

[@PoipoleBoi]

totally get what you mean with stardust speedway. something can be the best song you've ever heard, but if it doesn't fit it can really take the feeling out of the stage or mood

[@Hamster_Pants]

Collision chaos BF is literally top 3 songs in the games for me so….

[@ivanthemountainman9291]

You can tell there isn’t much knowledge about music to be seen here

[@zachduperron8543]

I think I’m the only guy who likes all music in both soundtracks equally and I used to not like the US soundtrack but it grew on me and I appreciate it a lot.

[@whyamihere5835]

Personally, if metallic madness wasn’t the last level in the game, then the US track would be a better fit. But I think the JP track is better since it feels like robotnik is reveling in his victory and it feels like the whole track is kind of taunting you.

[@Picsasworld]

I was shocked to see metallic madness USA so low because I really liked that song when I first watched it and I had no problem with it!

[@edurmissa]

Stardust Speedway bad future US is my absolute favorite, it has been my ringtone for about 11 years. The JP version goes well for the stage, but US works as well but as Metal Sonic's theme too; feels that cold evil machine sense and kind of melancholic edgy feel of Metal Sonic in nowadays comics. An evil kind of fast pace yet serious ambience of a ruined city, that is stardust speedway bad future US

[@oreganojb]

I love the part of Metalic Madness JP that robotnik says: "Sonic. Dead or Alive, is mine!"

[@KbluebrryRoblox]

9:28 gives a feeling off Sonic Adventure track Idk why

[@riahlexington]

I can see that

[@luckyqstar3873]

Welp here is my full opinion about the tracks and whatever, remaking opinion. #14. Palmtree Panic BF US : This song describes a bad future pretty well, this song is really sad too, especially the voice. But it is too boring and meh, fits a bad future but too weird. #13. Wacky Workbench BF US : I honestly like this song, the electric guitar is awesome! This is just another rock music, I really think it is good, but doesn’t fit a bad future at all. I really think a bad future theme should describes a bad future than making it more fits, actually I really think this song fits the level, background and it makes the foreground really cool. #12. Stardust Speedway BF JPN : This song is great, well I like the fast-paced, the sirens and all that hues, it really fits a race. But all that, this song don’t fit a bad future like what it should, it’s not feeling like we’re doomed in the worst future, where Robotnik destroyed the world, there are thunders and dark red gas everywhere, with tons of broken sirens. Overall, a mediocre track. #11. Collision Chaos BF JPN : This song is really good. It is really similliar to the present theme, but more ominous and dark, well I think it fits the stage and that ‘Collision’ welp I think you didn’t understand the joke. It’s like Eggman already destroyed the Pinballs and the fun is over, now he made an whole Eggman Factory with full of deadly pinballs, it destroy you ( Pingas ). Welp this song is good, but it don’t do the bad future that good, I really think this track makes it like the past is no more. An pretty overrated track. #10. Quartz Quadrant BF JPN : This song is really panicked, it is very fast, it is very serious, it fits the stage, the colours, the background! This song is telling us to really forget this place when you really causing global warming. #9. Metallic Madness BF JPN : This song is really great, it fits a bad future, fast paced, crazy, panicked, and I really love that melody, the laugh, the whatever game over sounds it makes it so evil. A shame it is pretty hard to listen to the loop, I wish it was in the 2011 Taxman Remaster, it actually feels like Eggman have to re-destroy your hope and feelings, and it feels like you already destroyed the planet, you can’t save it anymore, it is no use. #8. Quartz Quadrant BF US : This song is really scary, it fits the stage, the middle part is really creepy and very dark, the guitar really makes it more dark, creepy and it is not an bad electric guitar! I love this song for being such an Destroyed-Quartz-Quadrant song, really fits the main gimmick. #7. Tidal Tempest BF US : This song was really great, it fits a bad future, ominous, scary and the guitar makes it so so so dark! I love this song very much, but it is also as good as the other one, the most loved Japanese Bad Future Soundtrack... #6. Tidal Tempest BF JPN : This song is evil, creepy, and the middle part is really good, it is creepy, evil and yup very menacing when you steps into this disorted-destroyed-tempest... The last part was awesome it is really disorted, menacing and it really did invokes the danger! #5. Metallic Madness BF US : This song is really great, I like the serious first part and it really similliar to an factory, but sounds very much menacing. The middle part was another creepy guitar, it is really dark and creepy. After that awesome creepy and full darkness guitar, it has some pretty weird creepy noise, I would scared the heck out when hear that when going to sleep, it is really sad part and it is like “Think about what you could’ve saved, who could you have saved? And you have to pay for what you did” it is really menacing and scary, creepy and dark, it’s like telling us to freaking give up! The final part was another great and awesome guitar, an part that makes the whole soundtrack good, this song is really great and dark, it is also intense and crazy panicked than many other JPN Bad Future Soundtracks. #4. Palmtree Panic BF JPN : Don’t get me wrong, this is an very intense and dark track, it fits the colors and everything about the disorted Panic Resort, also some noises are really disorting. Not only it uses the whatever fake “yeah!” is just awful, I mean it’s not bad thing but it is sounds really pain and awful fake happy screams, this song is ominous with that and the start, but after first start, it starts to be panicked and crazy! #3. Collision Chaos BF US : This song is really great, I love the rhythm and it is a very great track with another guitar, this guitar is not normal, oh no! It describes a bad future very good and it makes everything dark, creepy! It is very intense track, I like where the part it is similliar to that Present theme, it’s like remembering the fun. ( talking about the sad part ) It is really an GREAT and CREATIVE track, where it literally saying that the past is no more and now you have to pay for what you did... Only reasons this wasn’t as good as the next one is still an mystery... #2. Stardust Speedway BF US : Because this track really fits the stage, the bad future, the race because fast-paced, the really great guitar and it makes the race more menacing and no more alarming sirens, it’s not a big deal when this song is already bad future and it says it all when you really listen to this. The loop is the best too, I like the guitar, it’s may even better than that alarming sirens for making the song more panic. It fits the stage background and colors a lot, US Tracks needs more loves. *OH HERE WE GO!* *3* *2* *1* *0!* #1. Wacky Workbench BF JPN : This song is really great, it fits a bad future, I really like the alarming sirens telling us there is AN METLDOWN COMING, it is very intense and menacing first part. Ya wanna know what more intense and more menacing?~ it’s the middle part, it is so creepy and menacing with that similliar to present theme middle part but more scary and creepy, it is also faster and more darker. This song is really disturbing that final scary part, it is so dark and intense soundtrack. It’s even better than the #2 by pretty near but still far, close.

[@denysandreevich8571]

Totally agree with wacky workbench jp as number 1

[@shocktrauma85]

For Tidal Tempest Bad Future, I think I have two fitting names US: Toxic Tempest JP: Terminator Tempest

[@GatorOne-in7hk]

I’d go with Tragic Tempest for the US one.

[@effie-petrosseferlis3783]

​@@GatorOne-in7hk me too

[@shocktrauma85]

@@GatorOne-in7hk Yeah that sounds good.

[@shocktrauma85]

You couldn't be more right about the Palm-tree Panic tracks. The US is easily one of the worst as it does almost nothing. The JP is one of the best in that it haunts and taunts you.

[@HyperSonic777]

My Opinion: *D Tier: Meh* *14. Palmtree Panic JPN: 6.25/10* The execution with the melody and instruments make this track very weak and weird. Despite being a childhood favorite and being the first Sonic CD level theme that I ever heard, I no longer love this track anymore because of it's weaknesses. I cannot fathom this track anymore, and I would go as far as to say it's easily the worst Bad Future from Sonic CD. *13. Stardust Speedway JPN: 6.5/10* I use to like this track quite a lot, but I've seen the cracks of it. It doesn't fit the Bad Future or Stardust Speedway almost at all. Overall, it's a very weak track. It has terrible execution with the vocals. I get that the composers were going with a police chase type of feel, but it honestly doesn't work well. It could only describe the city in the background, and that's it. *C Tier: OK* *12. Wacky Workbench US: 7.4/10* This track has a good melody, but it's execution is a bit weak. It definitely fits the Bad Future, that's for sure, and it certainly has a haunting/depressing feel to it. The only issue that massively plagues this track is it's weirdness. I'd personally consider this the worst US Bad Future, and that's quite the statement considering that I use to regard this track as a 2nd place to my all time favorite track, Wacky Workbench Good Future US. *11. Collison Chaos US: 7.75/10* Better than the Good Future, but some parts are just OK. This track just sounds really weird, and strange for my tastes. It fits the mood that a Bad Future should have, but I don't think this track would strongly Collision Chaos well. I only really like the part where it sounds similar to the present theme, and the snare rhythm towards the end. Overall, this is a mediocre track in regards to how high both OSTs overall average. *B Tier: Good* *10. Quartz Quadrant JPN: 8.4/10* I like how this one is a remix of the first half of the present while the Good Future is the second half. Speaking of the second half, that part of this song is either it's best part or it's weakest par because it is cluttered and oversaturated. Even though it's a mixed bag there, I do think this track fits the outside and especially the inside parts of Quartz Quadrant. *9. Tidal Tempest US: 8.5/10* It fits the level well, sounds hopeless, and is downright depressing. It's biggest weakness is that it sounds too mature, and some of the high-pitched notes and screaming are ear grating. The part at the end where it loops however sounds phenomenal. *8. Metallic Madness JPN: 8.6/10* This fits the final level very well, and I like the lyrics. This track is openly more sinister than the US version, and I like that quite a lot. The unused loop is very good, and the broken, worn down feel of this track is so fitting for what is Robotnik's base in the Bad Future. *7. Metallic Madness US: 8.8/10* This track is very great for a final Bad Future due to it's cinematic nature. The atmosphere of this track is it's biggest strength is that it's simultaneously sad and hopeful. It's industrial and mechanical feel fit Metallic Madness well, and the parts towards the end are what narrowly carries this track over it's Japanese counterpart. The loop for this track is also really great. *A Tier: Great!* *6. Stardust Speedway US: 9.0/10* I'm back to loving this track again. I have really started to realize just how great this sounds on headphones with the guitar. As previously stated in earlier versions of this comment, this track really fits Stardust Speedway and the Bad Future well. I even think it fits Metal Sonic himself and the race against him as this track really fits the serious atmosphere the penultimate Bad Future should have. *5. Quartz Quadrant US: 9.25/10* I love the vocals, scares, bassline, and the feeling of despair it brings. It truly sounds like Robotnik won, and all hope is lost. This track, like it's Good Future counterpart, has a very futuristic feel to it which gives it a slight edge over it's JPN counterpart. *4. Tidal Tempest JPN: 9.3/10* This is amazing. I really forgot just how amazing this one is. This track is quite industrial, futuristic, well distorted, and I like the unused loop at the end. This is very fitting for a withering, polluted water factory in the Bad Future. *S Tier: The Best of the Best!!* *3. Palmtree Panic US: 9.5/10* I like the execution with the African-like mood. This track is very fitting for a Bad Future in my opinion. The melody is amazing. The percussion is great, and I like the feeling of danger and sadness this track gives off, which the album version does even better. *2. Collision Chaos JPN: 9.6/10* I really forgot just how good this one is. After listening to this one more recently, I think this is the second best Bad Future theme in the game. I like the bassline, the percussion, melody, the unused loop, and the guitar. It fits the level really well. It's really evil, and it's execution is done in a manner how it's not too much or too little. *1. Wacky Workbench JPN: 9.7/10* It's intense, and fits Wacky Workbench along with the Bad Future. I love the industrial alarms and the climax where it's so sinister. The unused loop is so great, and the execution of the main melody and sub melodies makes this a track that's so good that I actually covered it for Sonic's 30th Anniversary.

[@Nic_2751]

Pretty bad take tbh

[@HyperSonic777]

@@Nic_2751 Oh. It's you.

[@Nic_2751]

@@HyperSonic777 yeah I don’t fully agree with some of these, but I’ve come to grow with the US soundtrack, even if it’s not perfect

[@llamaninja3393]

@@Nic_2751 i dont really agree ethier but hey we can make our own tier list too soooooo

[@llamaninja3393]

@@HyperSonic777 i acctully have some problems with this too you u put pp us in 5th becuase of A TRIBAL BEAT? and it just goes on forever and there is nothing to spice it up its just the good and present but no melody and its not that bad future sounding also why is pp jp at a low spot because its too intense but you put ww jp in second place even though its way more intense especially the middle part and the fact its F,ING BAD FUTURE DO EXPECT FLOWERS EVERYWHERE OR APOLOGIE NOTE FROM EGGMAN EVERYTHING'S IS DEAD SO I DONT KNOW HOW ITS "TOO INTENSE" FOR YOU !!!>!>>!>>!.1.1>!!!_!)(*&!%$%^&*(@>>>>> WHEW ive calmed down .....anyway ill respect your opinion but im still not exactly on the same page as you

[@RealCoffeeSpew]

Metallic Madness JP: Yeah this is the last zone there is literally no hope get rekt by the Eggman. Metallic Madness US: At least there's hope on getting Robotnick's ass kicked. However the future is screwed 100%

[@trickywickbow5536]

Mine would goooooooo 14: palm tree panic (US) boring! 13: wacky workbench (US) it’s hilarious how unfitting this is for the bad future 12: quartz quadrant (US) I like it but I prefer others 11: tidal tempest (US) I struggle to remember what this sounds like tbh 10: quartz quadrant (JP) again I like it but there’s just better 9: tidal tempest (JP) really like the eerie vibes this song gives off 8: collision chaos (US) for some reason this sounds out of place for a sonic game, it’s still great but it doesn’t really feel right 7: collision chaos (JP) now this ISNT out of place 6: wacky workbench (JP) like with TT B mix it definitely fits 5: palm tree panic (JP) now this sounds like actual panic! 4: stardust speedway (US) it fits with the dystopian future of the zone and the race against metal sonic 3: stardust speedway (JP) same as the last but I prefer this one more 2: metallic madness (US) it sounds like sonic has failed at saving this planet and I love it 1: metallic madness (JP) this one sounds like true evil with how robotnik is laughing at sonic knowing he’s failed his mission to save little planet

[@yourhostrobelu7070]

Okay, i do think that Stardust Speedway US fits the Race thing, but i dont think it fits a Bad Future, Also, its good to see PP's Bad Future get some love

[@Nic_2751]

I think Wacky Workbench almost took it TOO far

[@llamaninja3393]

More like NOT FAR ENOUGH

[@luckyqstar3873]

What a nic! Nigga!

[@Usman-haider]

@@luckyqstar3873 The n word O-o

[@luckyqstar3873]

@@Usman-haider lol

[@V38-r7t]

The voice samples from metallic madness is literally just from the 1984 mac tts

[@Gooberanimatronics]

The metallic madness (jp) vocals are “You cant do anything so dont even try it. Get some help” “Don’t do what sonic does” “Sonic dead or alive is mine” which gives it again the feeling like you cant go back its too late eggman has taken over

[@cesararizmendi2637]

17:10 I love these parts because the call of the good future is trying to save the land but thousands of people already died. It’s to late sonic.

[@ezrawyvern6795]

No matter which Bad Future track is your favorite, we can all agree that they convey one thing excellently: It's a good thing that Sonic's always around to stop Dr. Robotnik, because if he wasn’t there won't be much of a future for anyone.

[@Shino2097]

Stardust Speedway bad future US is a masterpiece.

[@TR4KOYTBSECONDARY]

In Quartz Quadrant JP, we can hear « HEY, FORGET THIS PLACE ! » 8:12 - « SONIC, DEAD OR ALIVE, HE’S MINE. »

[@gabo99-k5f]

Is it just me or tidal tempest us sound like exploring flooded ruins Also the jp version sounds like you are escaping from something underwater

[@ultimategamer1543]

Shut up it fits stardust speedway perfectly

[@Christopherphillips207]

Why don't YOU shut up for bitching!

[@mbdg6810]

like it doesn't equal it fits

[@JoseGregorioValeroVillarroel]

*N. O.*

[@eldankdoge]

In MY opinion, stardust speed way JP is my favorite bad future. It kind of sounds like a race next to a city because you hear police sirens, and it sounds like present but more "eggman has took over" future and the voice symphony its a chefs kiss. Wacky workbench will be 3rd place because holy shit it sounds like a emergency and all the workers are escaping.

[@bingobo2551]

My biggest issue for the U.S. version of palm tree panic is that it doesn’t really belong in a sonic game, it belongs in a horror game of a forest with fog. (Not like slender, something lighter than that.) its a track that plays before any intense moments within said horror game. One other thing to notice is that some of the bad future U.S. themes share some similar motifs to the past themes

[@asmodeus58XX]

Anyway, my ranking: 14. Palmtree Panic US - This is the most boring track in both OSTs. I think the composer wanted to simulate the destruction of the wildlife by incorporating less instruments, but all there is now is percussion and mourning chants. This is just an objectively bad track. 13. Quartz Quadrant JP - I really like the shouts of "Whoa, forget this place", but this is just a fast paced version of the present theme without sounding evil enough, while still frantic in the wrong way. If the mine collapsed and you have to break through, it would fit better. 12. Tidal Tempest JP - This is a really evil track, but it doesn't fit an underwater level at all. Treating Quartz Quadrant this way would fit it very well, though. 11. Collision Chaos US - This takes the already bleak Collision Chaos Present and makes it significantly more evil, but I really don't like the melody in the first place. It at least fits a bad future, which I can't say about the next track... 10. Collision Chaos JP - This track, on the other hand, is fast and bouncy, but doesn't fit a bad future at all. It falls way short of the mark, especially compared to the Present and Good Future themes. 9. Wacky Workbench US - This track also isn't evil enough. Both it and Collision Chaos JP could be great Act 2 themes for Sonic Mania, though. 8. Palmtree Panic JP - This track is very evil and serves as a great first impression, just like all Palmtree Panic JP tracks. However, something a little more solemn and bleak (like Tidal Tempest US and Quartz Quadrant US) would fit a natural zone better. Palmtree Panic US could have been great... if it only had some personality. 7. Stardust Speedway JP - This track is iconic, and is nowadays basically Metal Sonic's theme throughout the franchise. However, it still doesn't really suit a bad future. 6. Quartz Quadrant US - This track sounds really evil without sounding frantic or panicky. This is the kind of vibe I want from natural areas. Of course, mines are also quite mechanical, and JP would sound good if it was more evil. 5. Metallic Madness US - The rather underwhelming Present theme suddenly gets a boost of energy and becomes a very evil and menacing Bad Future theme. I really love the electric guitar throughout this rocking track. Now let's add something to make it completely unique... 4. Metallic Madness JP - What makes this track so good, in my opinion, is the rapping vocals, which belong to Robotnik himself. "Sonic, dead or alive, is mine" sounds so evil. "You can't do anything, so don't even try" is even better, and directly contradicts the opening theme. If "You can do anything" gives you hope, this track exudes the feelings of failure and despair. 3. Tidal Tempest US - This track is similar to Quartz Quadrant in its overall atmosphere, but is even scarier and fits an underwater level perfectly. The female vocals sound like they're short of breath, symbolizing drowning and again fits the stage very well. 2. Stardust Speedway US - This is just a really good track, one of the absolute best of the two OSTs and even technically better than the next track. It also fits the race really well. 1. Wacky Workbench JP - This is by far the scariest track of them all, well fitting of an abandoned munitions factory and whatever the hell can be found there. Sonic could stumble upon leaking atomic bombs for all we know.

[@denisecars2996]

Bro I think that Stardust Speedway JP fits the level.

[@Rexy_THE_T-REX]

3:02 i just wanna talk to him *Reloads shotgun*

[@JoseGregorioValeroVillarroel]

Stay back!

[@jacciesaccary1265]

The the fast pace in the jp TT bad future is irony. Irony can work sometimes. In this case its genius.

[@TheGoodDoctor049]

2:08 it's meant to be upbeat still, Collision Chaos is the only zone to remain functional under Eggman's control

[@yanchunchan9321]

It has that "sin city" kind of vibe to it, which fits the huge flashing neon lights and pinball theme of the stage

[@warioplush]

I often get the bad future in Wacky Workbench just to listen to the music. Also, f*ck Wacky Workbench.

[@Hutch2Much]

Stardust Speedway JP near the bottom is BOLD, but i can respect it

[@sat_boi_nickxboi]

before you all start commenting: this video is sorting songs that FIT in there, not how they sound. well that technically too but it's mostly about the fit part

[@Cxrrupti0n]

MMZ and SSZ Bad future really gives off TMZ Vibes

[@rbreachgamer54]

i can agree with the s.speedway points and i think they improved on those issues in mania with the boss

[@CatacombSewersSewtube]

Tidal Tempest US sounds like things are broken, but Tidal Tempest JP sounds like an underwater horror show. I like the horror show vibe better.

[@Estaguy24]

My next question, did the Generations Remix of the JP Stardust Speedway get it better ?

[@TwilightLink77]

Or the Mania remix.

[@samanthasstoryproductions4894]

US Soundtrack- Satam and archie comics canon JP- Sonic X and Sega Sonic Games canon.

[@ruddinhadian5755]

Wacky workbench JP F music be like Good:party at office Bad:Quick!Evaquate the office now!

[@AbsoluteDumpsterFire]

16:16 - This soundtrack sounds like an Act 2 if Wacky Workbench was made in Sonic Mania EDIT: and if the present soundtrack was an Act 1

[@bluemilestailsprowerlol3071]

JAPAN / EUROPE - 10-10 FOR GOOD! UNITED STATED - 3-10 FOR TOO BAD!

[@riahlexington]

I love the US stardust speedway one tho

[@bluemilestailsprowerlol3071]

@@riahlexington execept that one is not bad

[@nightwish1453]

I think both OSTs are good they both have some tracks that might sound weaker than the other, Quartz Qudrant US, Collison Chaos US I love

[@GatorOne-in7hk]

The US soundtrack does the Bad Futures better overall though.

[@sfisher923]

US Quartz Quadrant Futures > JP More sure on the Bad Future then Good Future

[@floofycupkim1197]

Tbh i can agree with ocean on wacky workbench US bad future. The place is in absolute chaos and yet they play dance music? But for stardust speedway JP bad future it does sound fast paced. Even the sirens envoke danger.

[@floofycupkim1197]

Btw someone who can agree that wacky workbench JP bad future sounds perfect for a bad future theme. Its chaotic, evil, and dangerous. Makes me want to leave. And the sirens used is perfect for portraying "danger" or "warning"

[@Gardenofstardust]

Don’t worry, you won’t get any hate for you opinions mate!

[@StarwayBunny]

My Ideal Sonic CD Soundtrack: Palmtree Panic: JP Collision Chaos: Either Tidal Tempest: US Quartz Quadrant: JP (With US Present) Wacky Workbench: US (With JP Bad Future) Stardust Speedway: US (With JP Present) Metallic Madness: JP

[@youssefa.2251]

The US often gets overlooked because "Palmtree Panic" is the first ost on every playlist and because it's the first level. It's the most generic sounding ost to ever exist on earth and thus giving the US ost a bad first impression despite it being very good and more fitting to the story's tone and implications. I really am curious about how the US ost would've sounded like if they got more than 4 weeks time to create the entire ost

[@icedragon517]

I don’t know why but my favorite is Metallic Madness JP

[@JoseGregorioValeroVillarroel]

Mine Too! It Deserves #1!

[@NovikNikolovic]

Can't believe we agree on Wacky Workbench JP being #1. However, I would say Stardust Speedway JP is tied or a really close second

[@floofycupkim1197]

Its chaotic and sounds evil as heck

[@smithywasstolen]

I'll just add the the jp metallic madness has lyrics such as you can't do anything or don't even try basically telling you to give up contrasting the opening you can do anything heavily which makes the ost even greater

[@riahlexington]

My opinions: 14. This sounds like an evil safari and I hate it 13. It just sounds like they took the admittedly pretty good present theme and was like “but grunge guitar!” 12. I’m not sure why this song sounds so happy tbh it’s supposed to be a dire situation but idc. That intro man….it’s so amazing! The techno vibe is Chef’s kiss. A very good composition over all. 11. A good sounding track but annoying vocal samples and it’s just not a very interesting mix compared to the other versions 10. This is pretty good. It’s way better than the present theme with those annoying vocal samples. Wether or not it sounds “evil” that guitar shreds and I love it. 9. This one is good. Way more interesting than the US present mix. And fits the stage 8. This song is creepy and a bop at the same time how did they achieve that? 7. This is some grungy shit and I love it 6. This is very unsettling. 5. This song is such a bop! I tend to prefer darker sounding songs and this is a dark sounding techno song it slaps so hard! 4. Bro. Those grungy guitars chef’s kiss!!! 3. I love this song! That baseline! It’s so good! 2. Holy shit this is incredible tbh. I don’t like palmtree panic music but man… 1. Again, a bop tbh.

[@taraj3884]

Im surprised you had the courage to tell that Stardust Speedway Bad Future JP sucks in front of more than 25000 people. No hate,just saying.

[@antonyc.7173]

JP version be like: You done messed up, boy, now let’s rub it in with some hardcore techno rave

[@StarwayBunny]

I wish that in the remake you could mix and match the songs instead of just having to choose between uniform US or JP.

[@redengine4433]

bro then you start describing jp palmtree panic, it gave me goosebumps

[@BHox01]

SS JP honestly feels like a "faster" song than SS US despite a ~5bpm drop because of the fuller mix, especially all the extra, fast, percussion. Not really sure i understand the angle that they feel that different

[@joshthethomasfanjustdances1119]

It’s now my time finally to rank all of the Bad Future Songs of Sonic CD 14)Collision Chaos US 13)Wacky Workbench US 12)Quartz Quadrant US 11)Palmtree Panic US 10)Tidal Tempest US 9)Metallic Madness US 8)Stardust Speedway US 7)Palmtree Panic JP 6)Quartz Quadrant JP 5)Tidal Tempest JP 4)Collision Chaos JP 3)Wacky Workbench JP 2)Metallic Madness JP 1)Stardust Speedway JP

[@JoseGregorioValeroVillarroel]

Biased!!

[@yuki.35xxxv]

"Tidal Tempest "B" Mix JP is creepy" Me: Just vibin and headbanging

[@KbluebrryRoblox]

DUD I WAS THINKING WHAT IS THAT MUSIC IT IS WACKY WORKBENCH JP

[@edmpunkfire7793]

The MM US track giving off the vibe of "Robotnik won, but there is still hope" is the problem. This is the final level. There is no hope. He's won. You failed. That's why I give MM JP the edge

[@jacciesaccary1265]

My list based off how well they fit a bad future and how much I think it fits one. 14. Wacky workbench US (this sounds more like everyone is on a lunch break having a dance off. It's not even intimidating!) 13. Collision chaos JP (the only evil element is how dull it feels) 12. Palmtree panic US (its a little haunting but not exactly grim or scary. It sounds more like you stumbled into a deep safari at night rather than a wasteland,) 11. Metallic madness (it's great just has the flaw of giving you hope. No means of slander. This ain't it chief.) 10. Stardust speedway JP (I don't hate it. It's just not as evil sounding as the ones above it I feel like it's elements of sounding evil is the sirens and out of controlled chaotic instruments. (Pt 1)

[@jacciesaccary1265]

Pt 2 9. Quartz quadrant US (this takes the US haunting idea and twists in in an abandoned lab sound. I love it. But there's one that does a similar idea and makes it crazier) 8. Quartz quadrant JP (it makes it sound like you want to escape. It even removes the response in the call and response bit.) 7. Tidal tempest US (I love how haunting it sounds. It fits unlike the first US bad future theme) 6.stardust speedway US (it's pretty good. The start is off and if weren't for a certain game killing my love for this. I'd rank it higher) 5. Tidal tempest JP (the fast pace is irony at its best. It tries to go back to its past but is drowned out. I love that idea.) 4. Metallic madness JP (this sounds evil. More evil than the US version because it practically says you done goof.)

[@jacciesaccary1265]

Part 3. 3. Collision chaos US (using the present theme and make it more evil sounding than it is. That must have been a hard task. 2. Palmtree panic JP. (Nightmare fuel at its best. It mocks you with every positive feeling of Palmtree panic being used to mock you. 1. Wacky workbench JP (the hellements are well used. This fixes every issue i had with the US version.)

[@Elec.Balloon]

I like how the KZbin automated chapters got some of the hud in a few of the chapter titles xD

[@enessan37281]

WHY IS STARDUST SPEEDWAY NUMBER 12 THIS MUSIC SLAPS THE MOST OUT OF THE SONIC CD JP SOUNDTRA- but i guess it also doesn't fit with a bad future so i guess thats why

[@JoseGregorioValeroVillarroel]

Bruh moment

[@superisaai]

You got into some high controversy in this town yehaw

[@dr.happyfuntimes1214]

I think Quartz Quadrant JP is one of the best bad future themes. It feels panicked and intense, and greatly contrasts the cheeriness of the present theme. It’s also a banger.

[@jckstudios7693]

Sonic CD bad future tracks have to sound 1: fire 2: like the present version 3: like a bad future

[@Vichroma]

"doesn't fit the race with metal sonic" like it's not its damn THEME like it plays in good future too

[@Casual_guy1234]

3:58 this fits a bad future better than anything from the us sound track thats for sure I may have made a grave laspe in judgement

[@luisalejandroplatacordero]

En mi opinión Jp 7-Quartz Quadrant: Robotico y frenético, pero no se siente tanto como un mal futuro y es demasiado parecido al tema del presente 6-Tidal Tempest: Sucede algo parecido al caso anterior, pero este si se diferencia exageradamente del tema del presente, pero en este caso le juega bastante en contra ya que no suena como lo que debería representar esta zona. 5-Collishion Chaos: Parecido a los anteriores pero efectuado de mejer manera porque el tema si esta hecho para su zona y posee un ritmo tremendo. 4-Stardust Speedway: Buen tema para uno de los mejores jefes y sigue desempeñando el tema de velocidad de manera exelente, pero como tema de mal futuro flaquea demasiado. 3-Wacky Workbench: Este tema expresa peligro y desastre de una forma tan magnífica, cuadra con su zona y con su respectivo momento temporal, pero al igual que su tema del presente, es bastante repetitivo. 2-Metalic Madness: El único tema de mal futuro malo de la versión Japonesa que decide poner algo más oscuro, y para que negarlo, esas voces de Robotnik de fondo son lo mejor de tema acompañado de la Locura que es la zona en si. 1-Palmtree Panic: Para ser la primera zona, es la que tiene mi tema favorito de futuro malo de la banda sonora Japonesa, porque mezcla todo lo antes mencionado en anteriores puestos, pero llevado a otro nivel. Usa 7-Palmtree Panic: Es sombrío y melancólico, pero no lo que uno esperaría como un tema de Bad future. 6-Wacky Workbench: No es mal tema sino que, descuadra mucho con el ambiente, pero a pesar de eso logra representar el Futuro malo de una forma mas ingeniosa a diferencia de sus compañeros. 5-Quartz Quadrant: Increíble Tema, representa la zona a la perfeccion, pero ese contraste exagerado con su tema del presente y el hecho de que sea el más corto de esta banda sonora le baja puntos. 4-Metalic Madness: El único tema de esta zona en la banda sonora americana que es rescatable, y es que es tremendo representa la atmósfera no solo de la zona sino de el final malo en general. 3-Collishion Chaos: Tensión, desesperación y catastrofe, son las palabras suficientes para describir este tema. 2-Tidal Tempest: Un caso parecido al anterior pero a esto se le suma las voces de fondo que expresan el cansancio y la dificultad para respirar que expresa de forma exquisita el futuro malo de la zona. 1-Stardust Speedway: Expresa la misma idea de su contraparte Oriental pero representando mejor la ides de un mal futuro sin olvidar la veloicidad en ningun momento.

[@KbluebrryRoblox]

The Quartx usa is godlike I like everything about that music

[@KbluebrryRoblox]

Dance Battle THIS BATTLE IS DANCING ON A #### BODY

[@studioalphaprod.7965]

Actualy, i just keep whaching because is a easy way to lisen to all of the songs

[@80ssnorklover7]

9:39 listening to this song from Bad future us with Tidal Tempest is like taking a Evil dark shower as the dark devil lord.