I just topped my personal bests on all 3 songs today. I found it was more points to reduce the speed a little and turn "no top" on, instead of just cranking up the speed as much as I can stand. I also play with "no GUI" on - you really don't need it once you've played the game a couple of times.
Just when you start getting used to the 10's dropping, they send 11's. "Your quick wit and planning skills make you the envy of your peers. These are the hardships of one in your posistion."
I like the game. But it's very hard to tell how strong you need to be before you try to capture a city, and it needs a better way to view/sort inventory. And a way to see your current quest would be nice.