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5. Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad (Various, but mostly Beat Crusaders)
It’s no surprise that a TV series about musicians has some great music. What is a surprise is just how many talents were involved in it all. Sure, the majority of the tracks are done by the Beat Crusaders, with their alternative/indie-punkish sound, like White Stripes by way of Blind Melon. But there are contributions by composer Michiru Oshima (Fullmetal Alchemist), The High-Lows, YeLLOW Generation, and even The Pillows. It’s a great soundtrack to the rise of a smalltime band and the feelings of emerging youth. Favorites of mine include the opening theme, “Hit in the USA” and “Moon on the Water”. Sure, a lot of it is Engrish-y, but if you prefer, the English dub offers straight English versions.
