I can't imagine how listening to this back in 2009 must have felt like, as most of these songs still sound fresh and uniquely distinct 15 years later.

Some tracks tend to be a little samey, making for an overall less memorable experience, but the stronger ones stand as some of Sato's best work to date.

Favorite tracks: Raindrops (#1, #2, #3), Smile of Split, Greening, Scar in the Earth, dahaca, Reflection Into The EDEN

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猫叉Master's "Raindrops" is an unforgettable album ahead of its time where Sato was able to perfect his distinct and recognizable aesthetic of infusing traditional and modern sound, creating an ethereal grandeur that exclaims just how enchanting 'rhythm game music' can truly be.

FAVORITE TRACKS: Raindrops#1 'Aqua', Smile of Split, Beyond The Earth, 月雪に舞う華のように, Greening, Echoes, The Smile of you, Infinity of Our Love, Raindrops#2 ... read more

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