The 19 Greatest Sonic the Hedgehog Songs of All Time

Chiptune stage themes from the Genesis era go up against full-throated rock anthems and modern boss music. Which one still lives in your head?

1

Green Hill Zone

Masato Nakamura's opening theme from the 1991 original, the most recognizable piece of music in the franchise.

1000pts

2

Escape from the City

Sonic Adventure 2's skateboarding anthem, the series' most-quoted vocal track.

670pts

3

Ice Cap Zone

Sonic 3's synth-pop snowboarding theme, reportedly rooted in a Hard Times demo.

542pts

4

What I'm Made Of

Crush 40's closing theme from Sonic Heroes, played against the Metal Overlord fight.

542pts

5

Sonic Boom

The vocal theme of the 1993 Sonic CD US soundtrack, written by Spencer Nilsen.

487pts

6

His World

The orchestral-rap hybrid main theme of Sonic the Hedgehog (2006), better remembered than its game.

422pts

7

Super Sonic Racing

The upbeat Sonic R theme sung by Teresa Jane Davis over Richard Jacques' production.

422pts

8

Rooftop Run

Sonic Unleashed's sun-soaked Spagonia daytime stage theme.

345pts

9

Stardust Speedway (Bad Future)

The frantic US Sonic CD track that soundtracks the showdown with Metal Sonic.

345pts

10

Endless Possibility

Jaret Reddick's pop-punk main theme for Sonic Unleashed.

345pts

11

I Am... All of Me

Magna-Fi's aggressive main theme for Shadow the Hedgehog.

345pts

12

Open Your Heart

Crush 40's Sonic Adventure main theme and the template for every Sonic rock anthem since.

253pts

13

Undefeatable

Sonic Frontiers' explosive Giganto boss theme, sung by Kellin Quinn.

253pts

14

Knight of the Wind

Crush 40's Arthurian main theme for Sonic and the Black Knight.

253pts

15

Emerald Hill Zone

Sonic 2's breezy opening theme, built on one of the series' catchiest lead melodies.

253pts

16

Can You Feel the Sunshine?

Sonic R's sugary Resort Island theme, beloved as much for its cheer as its cheese.

253pts

17

Chemical Plant Zone

The bouncing, synth-heavy Sonic 2 stage theme that fans have remixed for three decades.

141pts

18

Fist Bump

Hoobastank's Sonic Forces main theme, pairing modern and classic Sonic.

141pts

19

Angel Island Zone

The steel-drum flavored Sonic 3 opener that turns stormy when the island catches fire.

141pts