Yu-Gi-Oh: Music to Duel By

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Yu-Gi-Oh: Music to Duel By
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  1. Audio CD: Release Date 2002-10-29
  2. Publisher: Dreamworks
  3. Format: Soundtrack
  4. Sales Rank in Music: #75160

Product Review

While many soundtracks include music "inspired by" a given property, Music to Duel By is intended to inspire. The songs on this companion to the Yu-Gi-Oh global phenomenon (toys, cartoons, software) is supposed to provide background music for the tension-packed card games played by Yu-Gi-Oh enthusiasts. The album opens with the TV show's theme, a hyperkinetic mix of symphonic sounds and industrial metal, and contains a few other songs heard on the series, but most of the music appears here for the first time. Three of the entries are singled out as "special battle tracks," and they sound very much like high-end video game scores: the of-the-moment drum & bass percussion, the campily canned violins, the grab-bag source material. Those cuts are admirable for their short-attention-span theatricality, the way the various distinct musical segments edge the tension up a notch at a time, allowing for an occasional balladic moment of repose. Some of the vocal tracks evidence that peculiar Japanese fascination with overproduced '80s American pop, and will likely send kids running to their Linkin Park and Mudvayne CDs, but it's hard to argue with an album that includes a limited-edition set of stickers. --Marc Weidenbaum
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Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review
4.5 out of 5 stars (84 customer reviews)

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Such an apt title, October 31, 2002
Ayame "kaibas_girl" (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Yu-Gi-Oh: Music to Duel By (Audio CD)
OK, so I'm 25 and female. What in the world am I doing reviewing a Yu-Gi-Oh! CD? Well, that's because this CD is probably one of the best CDs from an English Dubbed anime that I've heard in a LONG time. The extended version of the theme is completely worth the purchase price of the CD, but it doesn't stop there! Just about every song on the CD is a fun expression of the themes presented in the show. And they're just fun songs. I can easily see myself sitting around the table playing some Duel Monsters with my nephew as I listen. Some of the highlights include: I'm Back, Your Move, No Matter What, and Face up Face down. Even the instrumental tracts are good. There are a couple of songs that have a bit of cheese to them, We'll Be There comes to mind as does World of Yugioh!. But even these grow on you. One notable absence from the CD is Not Gonna Panic. And it is definately missed.Of course, I personally would love to see the inclusion of the Japanese themes, especially the opening...Read more


18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars It's very good, but not what I expacted., October 30, 2002
Evil Cupcake of Doom (In the deep recesses of your mind..) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Yu-Gi-Oh: Music to Duel By (Audio CD)
I'll say this: the album's not on my top ten list, but it certainly won't be at the bottom of my CDs either. I liked it, but I expected it to have a bit more...edge or somethin' like that. But that's just me. It's very enjoyable to listen to, I've listed ratings of the songs below:(1) Yu-Gi-Oh theme- This is obviously the theme song, but on the album it's longer, that really cool part with the ancient Egyptian sounding violin part is awesome, and the line "your move" is more easily heard. A good way to start it off. I give it 4/5(2)Time 2 Duel- It aint bad. It sums up the basic point of the show really. It's a rock/punk/rap beat that's really enjoyable. But I have to say that the chorus is really, really ANNOYING. Sorry, but it is. I give it a 3/5(3) I'm Back- A must for Kaiba fans, after all that's who the song's about. Mainly about the conspiracy at Kaiba corp., the abduction of Mokuba, etc. I have to say I LOVE the background music in this, and the lyrics are good too! I...Read more


8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Total Must-Buy, January 16, 2003
A Kid's Review
This review is from: Yu-Gi-Oh: Music to Duel By (Audio CD)
This CD is, in one word, incredible.
1. Yugioh! Theme
This is an extended version of the theme song. Very nice- it has really cool Egyptian music in the background, and it's still recognizable, but it's different enough to keep you interested.
2. Time 2 Duel
One of my favorites. Fast-paced, cool lyrics, very nice song overall.
3. I'm Back
Kaiba's song. This is another one I really like. It has great lyrics that really remind me of Kaiba (ex: "You thought you were so tough, had it all under control. Now nothing's enough- gonna take back what you stole. Give it up- cause now I'm back.") And awesome guitar music at the end.
4. Summon the Dragon
No lyrics, but I like it that way. It's a nice battle track.
5. Your Move
I really like this song too. It has fast music, cool lyrics that are easy to understand, and is all-around cool.
6. Duel Madness
This one's kinda weird. The rap is done it a mechanical sort of voice, but I...Read more

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