Ridge Racer Type 4: Song Rating
Ridge Racer Type 4 was the swan song of Ridge Racer on the Sony PlayStation 1. Of all the Ridge Racer titles, this one exhibited the most mature soundtrack of any of the PS1 Ridge Racer titles. Many of the songs can be classified as chill. Some songs have some rocking elements to them for a little edge. A lot of the songs even have a bit of drum 'n bass beats to them. Only thing lovelier than RRT4 is its soundtrack.
While I am showcasing the soundtrack of Ridge Racer Type 4 in this blog post, it is not to say every song is great. What I will do here is offer my thoughts on individual songs that make up Ridge Racer Type 4's great soundtrack.
The Songs.
Here are all of the song names of the ones you can select in the game (excluding the Bonus Tune):• Pearl Blue Soul
• Naked Glow
• Your Vibe
• Lucid Rhythms
• Thru
• Silhouette Dance
• Burnin' Rubber
• Revlimit Funk
• Quiet Curves
• Motor Species
• The Objective
• Move Me
• The Ride
• Movin' in Circles
The "Bonus Tune" in question is "Eat 'em Up!". It will not be part of this rating post. I will instead focus on the main songs you hear in races.
Now that you know the song names, you can hear them all for yourself here, including the non-racing songs. Have a listen if you have a lot of time on your hands:
^ R4 RIDGE RACER TYPE 4 BGM OST
Thank you to the uploader for allowing embedding. Anyhow, let me now rate the songs of R4!
Ridge Racer Type 4: Songs Rated
I will be ranking the songs in descending order. In other words, I am going from least favorite to most favorite. I will share why I ranked each song in their position. Also, I may share which events I usually play the songs I will make mention to in this blog post.
Let's get it!
14: The Objective.
I just didn't feel this song at all, so this was an easy choice. It was easy to dismiss and place at the bottom of my list of favorite Ridge Racer Type 4 songs.13: Burnin' Rubber.
"Burnin' Rubber" is near the bottom of my list for most of the same reasons as the previous song I highlighted. While it is rather fun and funky, I don't like it all that much. It is one of the songs that is played back after races at times.12th: Thru.
"Thru" is a very cool song with kind of a traditional Japanese vibe. A nice set of beats compliment this song. It also features a very nice melody from the instruments. I just don't really use this for any events in RRT4. A time I did remember using this song was with the "Heaven and Hell" event. "Thru" is a good song, but there are much better ones than this.11th: Lucid Rhythms.
"Lucid Rhythms" is a very chill song with kind of a sensual vibe to it. However, I am not really feeling this song as far as going racing to it or anything. Just because I have this one ranked very low doesn't mean I outright hate it. It just does not hit me enough to say it is one of the best songs to go race with or listen to privately.10th: Motor Species.
"Motor Species" song has some good beats and instrumentals to it. It is a get-you-going kind of song. It pumps you up and motivates you to go for the race win. You might hear this song during race replays. It is tough to put a song like this at this part of my list despite the praise I've given it. Regardless, there is the song that is 10th in my list of favorite RRT4 songs.I usually use this song in the Phantomile event. It also would be good for Edge of the Earth or Brightest Nite.
9th: Move Me.
The vibes of "Move Me" start off a bit romantic before transitioning into a rock-style song seasoned by drum 'n bass. This song isn't in my "enjoyable" range of songs for RRT4. I don't even really listen to this one privately. If I were to use this in an event, I'd play this in Wonderhill or Edge of the Earth.8th: Your Vibe.
"Your Vibe" has a funky style to it along with some great instrumentals and beats. I don't have it as a go-to kind of song for when I am not sure what song I want to play. I do kind of listen to this song privately at times, just not as much. The song to me seems more for evening or sunset tracks, so I'd play this at Wonderhill. I also play this sometimes at Brightest Nite.The bottom half of RRT4 songs have now been covered. Now for the better half of songs in this game, according to me...
7th: Revlimit Funk.
Despite its name, "Revlimit Funk" is not a song I would classify as "funky." What it does have is some gritty synths and some great beats. The only part of the song I can consider "funky" is the cooldown part of the song. I play this song more privately than in the game. I'd play this song in Helter Skelter.6th: Quiet Curves.
"Quiet Curves" is a melodic and sweet song. The song is not dominated by fierce beats or any wild guitar riffs. I would kind of liken this song to living in the suburbs or shopping at upscale shops. It is a lovely song with airy and ambient instruments. The overall style of the song is more along the lines of a melodic drum 'n bass, though not your average drum 'n bass. As for what track(s) I would play "Quiet Curves" at, I think this song suits Out of Blue best. I would also play this song at Helter Skelter, Wonderhill, and perhaps even Heaven and Hell.On to my Top 5 favorites!
5th: Silhouette Dance.
"Silhouette Dance" is as lovely a song as "Quiet Curves," but this one gets you going more. Drum 'n Bass style beats mostly dominate this song. This one is more about the beats than the instrumentals. The instrumental style is sweet and mellow, but it is all about the beats to this song. I listen to this at times privately. I think this song suits Out of Blue best. Though, you could also bump this around Edge of the Earth, Brightest Nite, and Heaven and Hell.4th: The Ride.
No other song in Ridge Racer Type 4 exudes the kind of emotion "The Ride" offers. A very rocking song, this is the sort of song meant for when you are about to embark on a dangerous and risky journey. The song is bold while also being fairly melodic and full of character. Therefore, the way I described this song means this song can best be played at... Heaven and Hell. That is usually the only track I play this song at.Now we get to the "podium" for my favorite Ridge Racer Type 4 songs. Which three round out my podium? Find out!
3rd: Pearl Blue Soul.
Simple and melodic, "Pearl Blue Soul" mixes in smooth instrumentals with a jazzy feel complimented by some sweet beats. It also has a get-you-going feel to it, but in a jazzy, lounge way. The hints of brass lend a unique appeal to this song and adds to its sweetness. It is really a fine song to listen to, and you might hear this song in replays. This song suits Helter Skelter best to me. You could even stay to its name and play "Pearl Blue Soul" at Out of Blue. Phantomile also is an event I'd play this song.2nd: Movin' in Circles.
Let me stress something before I explain my reasoning of ranking this song where I ranked it. Even though "Movin' in Circles" is 2nd in my list, it isn't by much. "Movin' in Circles" is the only song in Ridge Racer Type 4 that has vocals to it. Those vocals I make mention of would be the vocals of Kimara Lovelace. It is the last song you can choose from the available 14 songs. As it is last in the song list, this song can best be played at one track- Shooting Hoops. "Movin' in Circles" has that feel of celebration and high emotion. I feel Shooting Hoops suits this song best and is really the only track I'd play this song at. I hate that I'm listing a great song like this as being second only rather than right at the top. However, you have to make some tough calls at times....which leaves one remaining song. My favorite RRT4 song is...
1st: Naked Glow.
"Naked Glow" is the song I listen to and play the most. This is the song I listen to most privately and mostly only use at two tracks. "Naked Glow" just appeals to me the most and has the best flow. It has some jazzy elements, it has a funky feel to it, its late part sounds sweet, and the overall melody is amazing. Don't get me wrong- I love listening to "Movin' in Circles." The reason why I put "Naked Glow" ahead of "Movin' in Circles" is because "Naked Glow" can best suit a number of events. I choose this song especially for Edge of the Earth and also Brightest Nite. One time, though, I did play "Naked Glow" at Shooting Hoops.Feel free to agree or disagree with my picks. But... now you know, and knowing is half the battle. G.I. Joe! :D
If you thought it was easy putting this list together, think again! The only ones I had no problem choosing are 14th and 13th. Everything else was rather tough. Anyhow, I hope you enjoyed this post. Maybe I'll do some more song rating posts. This was a blog about the Gran Turismo series but has since been about racing games and driving games in general. Like it here? Subscribe/Follow my blog(s) in any capacity if you love my work. Share my blog post(s) with others if you enjoy my work. Support me further by connecting with me on social media; and if you are inclined, feel free to donate to me (tips/donations are voluntary but would be appreciated). Thank you for reading! Take care and be well.
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