It really is difficult to name favorites just because Jared Emerson-Johnson/Bay Area Sound did an incredible job.
That said, there are a few I find myself going back to frequently:
Woo - Not much love for this one, it seems, but Jared did a fantastic job incorporating the Belafonte sound (the references -- bordering on quotes in places -- to "Jump in the line" are particularly notable)
El Molcajete De Almas - Another favorite. First portion Mexican Mariachi ending up in what Jared has described in interviews as Argentinean influenced ballad/tango. What's not to like?
Regime Change is nice from Season 1, as is You and Me and Ted E. Bear, the Don Ted E Bear waltz, and of course World of Max and Good for You, Good For Me (The War Song).
I dunno, over all, I think I prefer the Season 2 compositions. For the most part, Season 1, while good, seemed mostly to be smaller incidentals rather than the larger themes of the second season.
And yes, as for Season 3's sound design, the opening credits are nice with their "Dr. Who" influence, but I think I'm still waiting for a really stand out piece.
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