User blog comment:WolfQueen/Discussion of the Week: 4th Generation Soundtrack/@comment-1758220-20141214063447

1. It's certainly got a different tone, in comparison to the previous games. 3rd gen's soundtrack focused more on the environments themselves and had a more natural and earthy sound to them. 4th gen's area themes are a lot more adventurous and bombastic, and this works well considering the faster-paced and more dynamic battles of the 4th gen games. Points lost for using the ANCIENT Old Desert theme for the Dunes. The individual monster themes are hit and miss. Dara and Shagaru have really great themes that I love listening to. Gore Magala's theme is highly fiting but not really a standout in terms of its listenability. I have no idea why everyone likes the Seregios theme, I think it's terrible and I really don't like it at all. Gogu's theme is really meh. Overall I'd say they're better themes than 1st and 2nd gen, but I think 3rd gen did it better than 4th. Village themes in this game are all GREAT. Definitely a highlight on this soundtrack. They're all very catchy(Seriously, just TRY not to have the Barubare theme get stuck in your head) and definitely do not disappoint.

2. I really like the Ancestral Steppe and Frozen Seaway themes. Like I said, Dara and Shagau's themes are also awesome.

3. Seregios's theme sucks. Unknown Forest theme isn't great either.

4. Some of the 1st and 2nd gen themes are in dire need of updates, so I'll take as many revamps as I can get.