| Which OST is Better? |
| Not even a question mate. Devilman's OST is 'better', and that is a fact. However, if it was a question of 'which OST slaps harder', then it's a different story. Let me explain. Each OST slaps in many regards. I've never denied this. Depending on what the mood is, one might slap harder than the other. If the mood is gearing up for a large confrontation in outer space with giant robots, then Iron Blood OST will slap harder any day. On a smaller scale, we'd probably think of when the mood is planning out a big strategical endeavour in a YU-GIOH duel, Iron Blood is the jam. On the contrary, if the mood is riding on a motor-cycle through a neon city at midnight, Devilman is the jam. Or if you really want to get some work done, or have a bedroom rave, Devilman will give you the primal, techno energy that is needed. "So if they both have their moments where they slap harder, why is Devilman's OST objectively better?", you ask. Well, the answer to that my friend, would be impact and innovation. What has Ironblood's OST done which other OSTs haven't done before? Slap? Other OSTs have done that. Have dramatic orchestral arrangements? Other OSTs have done that. Been an OST for a mecha show? Other OSTs have done that. Now, what has Devilman's OST done which OSTs haven't done? Focus largely on the techno and electronic genres in its tracks. Have the track 'Smells Blood' garner more spotify streams than any other anime OST track (even more than Cowboy Bebop's 'Tank!') - reaching a large audience, and inspiring listeners to watch Devilman, and naturally, more anime afterwards. How many streams does Ironblood's top track have? 2 and a half million. How many streams does 'Smells Blood' have? 38 million. The numbers speak for themselves. Both soundtracks slap. However, Devilman's OST goes further, making the use of scarcely used genres in its mix, breathing new life into the world of anime soundtracks, and reaching a wider audience, bringing more fans into the anime game, and benefiting the future of the artform as a result. Thus, in conclusion, it is clear to see that Devilman Crybaby's OST is in fact, irrefutably, the better OST. |