WOOHOO Undefined Fantastic Object!!!

I only know Stage 1, Nazrin, Byakuren, and part of Shou's theme before I listened to the whole OST.

I actually like the ambience of the OST.

https://youtu.be/xEanELp59J0

(don't be fooled by the thumbnail. It does play the song.)

一瞬のセツナ (A Moment of a Moment) / Rute: This song just captures the racing emotion it needs! The original is ambient of course, but this is a eurobeat song. Rarely it needs something ambient but it mainly needs racing vibes. And again, this songs does has the racing vibes! If it doesn't, just picture Mokou riding a Mazda on a mountain course and it'll fit.

The brass riff is nice; definitely is a good balance of brass usage. Actually, the song kinda sounds similar to Manifold Love. Not that much, but just a bit. The only complaint I have is that it needs a little more of Nazrin's theme.

Song based off Stage 1 and Nazrin's theme.

Rating: 8.5/10

https://youtu.be/e5w5kQeBQEM

WHO? / Aki: I don't know who. Maybe it's Nue- oh wait it is. Hey, an alien! (heh reference)

Honestly, DJ Command songs are gonna get a high rating XD

The brass riff used can get boring overtime. But it does take some time getting used to. I like the vocals because it's really unique from other touhou arranges; same thing goes for Heian Alien. The chorus part uses the part which sounds really bizzare and U.N. Owen-like, and I kinda dig that. Overall, it's a nice one, but not what I expected.

Song based of Nue's Theme.

Rating: 8/10

https://youtu.be/8jrUNXw5O0w

Disaster / Rute: Expect a lot more of Rute and Aki songs.

The first thing I heard during the brass riff was something from Mega Man X. I don't why, but I guess it's the key that's in.

Aside from that, what a great energetic song! Feels like I'm in the stretch and about to pass the opponent's car. The chorus sounds great as well, though there's one part that I'm dissatisfied with, but that's fine.

Song based of Stage 2 and Kogasa's theme.

Rating: 8.5/10

Honestly, I don't think you really need to know all of the touhou themes as long as you know some bits of it. I forgot all of it XD

https://youtu.be/zsbgkkuSJjc

Cosmic Rainbow / Aki: Ok, this is just techpara. That's not a bad thing, but that also means it's not racing vibe-like. I take that back. The chorus gives it a racing vibe. But it's more for epilogue-like parts or casual driving.

There are some parts which sound hardcore-like as well. I'm a hardcore music fan, and I like the little elements of it. Overall, a good, laidback song if you like Byakuren's theme.

Song based off Byakuren' theme.

Rating: 7.7/10

Savior of the Sky is better than this btw. Even though the first verse was repeated for the second verse.

https://youtu.be/p0kwM-LikuY

Remorse / Mortimer & The DNA Team: Mortimer is also T. Stebbins. You can definitely hear the "Odyssey-style" brass in this song.

It feels like Stebbins uses a lot of ending and intro themes for Touhou music because they all sound excellent! Odyssey's vocals are very sly-like in this song, and really like it. The lead up to the chorus felt kinda weird to add. It's unique for sure, but that sounds like a waterdowned version of Beat of the Rising Sun. I guess I like it to be honest.

Rating: 8/10

https://youtu.be/YPSM4MPt6b0

FLAT WORLD / Rute: I know that kind of brass from somewhere... I forgot where it came from though.

The riff actually sounds pretty great. Though it feels basic in my opinion. The song even tries to match atmosphere of the original song, which is good. My only complaint is that it doesn't completely take the atmosphere that the original has. It's supposed to sound seclusive, mysterious and scary. Although it has a racing vibe, I don't believe it's appropriate to add something like this. I think the song needs to be slowed down a bit, which would fit the original's atmosphere better. But I digress. It's my opinion and I actually like the song as a song, and not an arrange.

Song based off Stage 6 theme.

Rating: 7.5/10

https://youtu.be/m_-1o8GivAo

UTAKATA -泡沫- (Foam) / Aki: I love Eurobeat songs that don't mainly rely on brass.  And oh boy! Does this song capture a racing vibe! Only me? Well that's fine then.

The song kinda sounds a bit unbalanced for me though. It's probably due to my laptop speaker only have the right side working. I can get used to it. I dig the riff. Sounds real calming, though I don't think that's how Ichirin would act- until we get to the chorus. That definitely fits Ichirin's style.

Song based off stage 3 and Ichirin's theme.

Rating: 9/10

https://youtu.be/wqpn1z_BP_8

UFO LOVER / Odyssey & The DNA Team: Is this what a UFO invasion should sound like? Idk. Probably...?

The riff reminds of that Eurobeat song that was sang by Kagamine Rin. I like it.

Odyssey vocals can be a mixed reaction. People like it, or hate it. Personally, I think it shines in the chorus but anywhere else it feels meh. But because the song is English, I can appreciate the lyrics because it represents a person meeting an alien for the very first time. 

Also UF! UO! UFO! That chant is nice.

Song based off extra stage theme.

Rating: 8.5/10

https://youtu.be/8uZEVIputp4

Endless Seeker / Rute x Aki: Minamitsu's theme is great, but it's awesome when A-One arranged it for a Eurobeat remix! This song would be boats trying to drift, and Captain Murasa succeeds in doing it.

My only complaint is the riff because the brass is SO OVERUSED!!! I don't like brass like that. Then again, it's good because it's for EXTREME drifting. Also where's that Windows XP pop? That kinda ruins the mood XD

Song based off Stage 4 and Minamitsu's theme.

Rating: 7/10

https://youtu.be/f-PFinWPKy8

Tiger Dance / AXEL.K: The key in the beginning made me super pumped. I should review a Eurobeat Union album someday XD

I love how the song adds an element of Shou's theme. It provides the sense that a tiger will just pounce on you. Plus the riff. Kinda sounds like Lunar Dial, but I have no grudge against it :P

Actually, I was anticipating Tiger Dance from the start of the review to be great. With a song named "Tiger Dance", you couldn't be glued from those words until listen to it, only to realize it's very energetically driving vibe-like.

Song based off Stage 4 and Shou's theme.

Rating: 10/10

Songs I would listen to everyday:

Tiger Dance

UTAKA

Disaster

Songs I would listen to in moderation:

UFO Lover

Endless Seeker

Overall Rating: 8.3/10

It's great that my overall ranking for TOHO EUROBEAT albums are 8 and above. I should actually give the first volume a 7 or an 8 though XD

I don't like how there's a bunch of Rute and Aki songs in the album, but that's to be expected in later volumes.

It's not one of my favorite volumes, but I still like it.

Next up, Volume 10!

I might do a re-review on the 1st and 2nd volumes because they are so poor in reviewing compared to the later ones XD