Search - Elik Alvarez, Freddy Sheinfeld :: Yu-Gi-Oh: Music to Duel By

It's very good, but not what I expacted.

Evil Cupcake of Doom | In the deep recesses of your mind.. | 10/30/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"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 personally think they coulda left out the dialogue from the show...but that's just me. I'm not a huge Kaiba fan and like I said that's who the song's about. I give this a 4/5(4) Summon the Dragon- This is an awesome instrumental..possibly a theme for the Blue Eyes or maybe a theme for all the dragons in general. But whatever it is, it sounds very good, I was quite impressed. I give this a 5/5(5) Your Move- This is the reason I bought this album!! I ADORE this song so much! It's all rockish and stuff! ^__^ The lyrics rock ( I love the "Egyptian secrets" part and the music blew me away. A bunch of my friends accuse me of loving this song because it's mainly about Yami (AKA Yugioh..which means King of Games) and well uh...*blush* Yeah, that's pert of why I like it so sue me! I give this a 5/5(6)Duel Madness- Oh my. This song rocks!! I can't get enough of the techno-soundin' melody of this!! It's so..so...I can't find words for it!! I love this song...yep *thinks this may be another Kaiba song..or not I dunno* I give this a 5/5(7) No Matter What- I don't like it. There I said it. I didn't like this song when it was on the show and I don't like it now. It's all...sappy...and..friendly.. Not my style. It does have a good chorus..but I'm afraid I must give this a 2/5. (8) Exodia- Well 3 guesses what this is about! Another instrumental and I think this was the background music to when Yami was dueling Kaiba in the 1st episode..but I'm not sure, I haven't seen that eppie in a while. the very end of this song's quite exciting also. I gve it a 4/5(9) Ahead of the Game- Dang, this thing's CATCHEY! This was stuck in my head all day! But more to the point, I liked this. It seemed kinda new-wave to me for some reason. I can't help but think that this i also about Kaiba (mentions a lot of stuff about technology and how he's "ahead of the game," hence the title. Ah well. I give this a 3/5
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10) We'll Be There- Ummmmm...no. I'm sorry but I have to say that I hate this song. It's all soft..Tea-like! Bleach! But I will say that the chorus makes up for the sap. It's reminiscent of the songs You Can Do It (if you really try) and Never Too Far From Home, from the Pokemon albums. I give this a 2/5. Woulda been a 1/5 but I can't help liking that chorus darn it!(11) Face Up Face Down- I like. I like a lot. It's sung by Pegasus..or what sounds like Pegasus(has a very good singing voice. Who woulda thunk it?). It's VERY good, it describes him to a tee! Not a single flaw in this, great music, lyrics, beat and I honestly think what makes this song so awesome is that Pegasus himself sings it. Very foreboding soundin' also. I can honestly say this is my favorite song on the whole CD. I give this a 5/5(12)Millenium Battle- yet another instrumental. But I think this may be the best on the entire album. I found it powerful and a bit inspiring..but that's just me. I give it a 4/5(13)Heart of the Cards- Ooooooooooohhh. I liked this too. Another Yami theme (yay!) I love the begining it recites the "in ancient times a game was played with both sprit and mind" part. I like the guy what sings it too. I give it a 4/5(14)World of Yu-Gi-Oh- Well it about..the world of Yu-Gi-Oh. It describes and sums up the 1st season really. I liked it lots. Also quite catchy..and upbeat too. I give it a 4/5.And that's all the songs. I suggest only getting this if you're a fan of the anime or the manga otherwise you won't know what the heck's going on. All in all it's a good album, not fantastic, but good nonetheless. A true prize for a true fan, and as the title of the album says, it's really good music to duel by."

My absolute favorite CD in the world!!

Jocasta Stephenson | Versailles, KY USA | 11/17/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This has to be the GREATEST CD I've ever had the honor of listening to, much less owning it! I have to tell you, I'm very picky about what I like and don't like. This, however I LOVE! I've seen some reviews about it that weren't... well, they weren't very nice. But, you know what they say, "no accounting for taste." I think this perfectly captures the essence of the first season of Yu-Gi-Oh! here in America! Love every single one of these! Now, for my track-by track review (I happen to be listening to them as I write)! The only slight disappointment is that "I'm Not Gonna Panic" wasn't on here... But, hey, you can't have everything, right?1. Yu-Gi-Oh! Theme- This, of course, is the extended version of the imfamous opening theme. The one everyone seems to hate, for some odd reason. Granted, I do wish it had more singing to it, but the Egyptian music is rather cool.
2. Time 2 Duel- THIS is a rockin' track! Very confident, very cool. It has Yami Yugi written ALL over it!3. I'm Back- Yep, this is Kaiba's image song, all right! This wins my award for "Attitude" on here, that's for sure. And you get to hear more here than what we all did in the episode, "Duel With A Ghoul," ending with a very nice musical fade.
4. Summon The Dragon- Quite a cool instrumental piece here. Though it has no words, this is nothing to sneeze at.
5. Your Move- I'm told this is the song they played during the Weevil/Yugi match, but I don't see a whole lot of resemblance. Another rockin' song! I especially like the rap-like "Egyptian secrets are revived, ancient powers have survived. When wrong from right's not black and white, friends will have win the fight. Solve the Puzzle's mystery, unlock a hero's destiny. Now, alter egos, no one knows, side by side, to fight their foes. Hey! It's time to duel! His duel identities, they struggle for control! Two personalities inhabiting one soul!"
6. Duel Madness- Wins my award for "High Energy," hands down.
7. No Matter What- MY FAVORITE SONG ON THIS CD! I mean, YEOWCH! And it's also an extended version of what we heard at the start of Joey and Yugi's duel! Perfect description of their friendship! Seriously, it rules all! Here's why, aside from the whole of the song, that is^_^. "I don't wanna give up, but I will never give in. Don't wanna duel with my very best friend. I could throw the whole match, let him win every play. But, with so much at stake, I just cant walk away! Though I need a victory, you've always meant the world to me.
And that's one thing that will never change!" EXTRAORDINARILY POWERFUL!!!!!!! Need I say more?
8. Exodia- Another of those "battle tracks." No singing here, either, yet the music's addictive....
9. Ahead Of The Game- Ok, this just SCREAMS Kaiba... Therefore, it wins my "Ego" award.
10. We'll Be There- Aw, c'mon. Ya knew it would happen... 'COURSE there was gonna be a sappy Tea song here. I think it's very sweet. "Support" award goes this one, no contest.
11. Face-Up, Face-Down- We go from sweet to down-right SPOOKY... Interesting change. I must say that I've never heard a villian song that I liked.... 'til now. I don't know why, but this is quite fascinating.... This sooooo fits Pegasus! I think it's actually sung by the voice actor, too. If not, it sure sounds a WHOLE lot like him! Who knew the dude could sing? Go figure. Gets my "Watch Your Back" award, definitely.
12. Millenium Battle- This one's also another "battle track." Quite haunting, actually. My favorite of this sort.
13. Heart Of The Cards- I just LIKE this one! That's all there is to it. A tad hard to understand when they're talking about the Millenium Items, but that's very brief.
14. World Of Yu-Gi-Oh!- When I saw this on the track list, I thought it was some little kiddie song (how I got that notion, i have no clue, considering the rest of these), but it really surprised me. Overall, this has to be my second favorite on the CD. It's just so..... charming. Hehe. No idea why.Ok, hope this help you people! Now, stop listening to me blather on, and go buy this CD!!!!!!!!!!"

Such an apt title

Ayame | New Orleans, LA USA | 10/31/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"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 and closing from the third season. And my ultimate dream on any American CD from a dubbed anime is to see the actual voice actors singing some of their songs. But I guess that will remain a pipe dream at least for the time being. Anyway, if you or anyone you know are a Yu-Gi-Oh! fan, they will throughly enjoy this CD. And the stickers that come with it are a wonderful piece of laginappe."