i've never actually finished a mother game, but i really like the soundtracks. my annoying contrarian take is that i appreciate the earthbound soundtrack more than mother 3's, just 'cause the weirdo sampling stuff is so cool. i've found it very inspiring... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8aRgYyITao a video on the subject for the uninitiated)
once we finish going through live a live my brother's gonna make me play earthbound i think. i'm excited to actually develop an opinion.