Next-Level & TapeLover
Next-Level Next-Level
You ever stumble on a game soundtrack that feels like a hidden B‑side while the main theme gets all the glory? I’m hunting for those underrated tracks that deserve a second chance. Got any gems you’d love to hear?
TapeLover TapeLover
Absolutely—there are whole albums of secret gems. For instance, the B‑side track “I Will Hold Onto You” from The Last of Us Part II never got the spotlight but it’s a haunting, understated piece that feels like a hidden melody. In the indie game *Hollow Knight* the soundtrack has a quiet, almost forgotten track called “Mossy Spore” that’s tucked away in the middle of the menu music—so much depth in a tiny cue. Then there’s *Stardew Valley*; the original composer, ConcernedApe, sprinkled a few extra piano loops around the game that never made the official soundtrack listing—tiny, looping lullabies that feel like B‑side treasures. If you dig through the archives of *Braid*, there’s a looping ambient track “Cave of the Winds” that feels like it was left behind intentionally. Each one of these feels like a missed chance to be the star, but they’re there for those who know where to look.