Nothing groundbreaking. But a well-crafted, alt-rock ballad, with interesting chord progressions and an amazing melody that gives the song a dreamy, introspective yet larger-than-life feel. I would have liked a bit more variation after the guitar solo but overall, an excellent track by Linkin Park that deserves more love.
I have mixed feelings towards this song. On one hand, it does sound great. On the other, this is some incredibly lazy sampling even though it's legal and Able has credited the original artist. It's (almost) a direct copy/paste with lyrics and melody changed (hell of a chorus). In the end, it ends up sounding less of an original piece of work and more like a (arguably) lesser remix.
I saw the score and thought this was just AOTY circlejerking to Kendrick once again. But nope.
I got no adjective to describe this thing, it really is disgusting. Not just a diss, but a metaphorical assassination of Drake and his legacy and image.
You know what? I was really, *really* feeling this up to the first chorus. This had potential to be a very good early 2010s electro-pop track. The kick drums, the bass guitar, the synths were all great, and JB did a decent job at riding the instrumentals up till the chorus. The melody of the chorus was strong and catchy and all that was left was to have a satisfying payoff to the buildup. And there's where that obnoxious drop came in which not only killed the sweet dance-party vibe, but made ... read more
![山岡晃 [Akira Yamaoka] - Silent Hill 2 (Original Soundtracks)](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/52179-silent-hill-2-1.jpg)
In regards to this project being a "soundtrack" - it is masterfully crafted. Whether it is perfect will obviously differ from individual to individual. But goddamn does this thing stand the test of time (and will continue to do so).
Apart from being a well-crafted album that not only complemented, but also helped in lifting the game to its legendary status, this album was truly something else for its time.
It would be well expected, that at the time, many atmospheric horror games to ... read more
![태양 [TAEYANG] - Down to Earth](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/654251-down-to-earth_0639.jpg)
Bro really came back after 6 years of hiatus to release one of the most generic Kpop albums of the year. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but something akin to ‘White Night’ at least. My expectations weren’t high and yet I’m still disappointed.
![에픽하이 [Epik High] - Strawberry](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/595982-strawberry_0445.jpg)
What a drop in quality since We’ve Done Something Wonderful. Also the group seems to be WAYY too hard to show how “with the times” they are, and not 40-year-old dudes rapping like 20-year-olds at times.
Giorgio by Moroder and Touch are absolutely phenomenal and some of Daft Punk's best tracks. FUCK YOU, FIGHT ME.
Both the composer (Santaolalla) and the creative director of the game (Druckmann) knew how the first game was perfectly self-contained and didn't need any sort of continuation.
So how fitting it is, that the soundtrack is equally as derivative and uninspired as the sequel itself.
The tracks on here feel like leftover from the first game's OST.
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On lawka's review of 山岡晃 [Akira Yamaoka] - Silent Hill 2 (Original Soundtracks)
"Good review. I envy you not having played the game or been spoilt; I would highly recommend you play the original along with the remake; they are vastly different experiences. You can actually play the original on PC - there is an excellent fan-made "enhanced edition" and you can beat it in one sitting. Or at the very least, watch a no-commentary walkthrough of the original. There is a very good reason why the game (and its soundtrack) have this legendary status attached to them."
On Auditory_Cortex's review of 山岡晃 [Akira Yamaoka] - Silent Hill 2 (Original Soundtrack - 2024)
"I think some of the tracks here are pretty good, but only time will tell how it stacks up against the original. I found your review to be on point."
On Auditory_Cortex's review of 山岡晃 [Akira Yamaoka] - Silent Hill 2 (Original Soundtrack - 2024)
"There is also another GameStop interview he did where he needed "self-counselling" to reconcile who he was 25 years, what his mindset and mental state was like, with who he is now.
"I had to be very creative because I had the passion to make something great. But now, unfortunately, I can't quite remember that part of me as vividly," Yamaoka said. "I can't replicate the same circumstances I was in 25 years ago. But I still want to deliver something that is fresh for both existing fans and newcomers."'
You can read the whole thing here: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/silent-hill-2-remake-will-have-a-brand-new-reworked-soundtrack-konami-says/1100-6525895/"
On Pligro's review of 山岡晃 [Akira Yamaoka] - Silent Hill 2 (Original Soundtrack - 2024)
"@DarkHorse If I had a dollar every time someone said "Silent Hill fans" I'd be the world's first trillionaire."
On ziggycyanide's review of 山岡晃 [Akira Yamaoka] - Silent Hill 2 (Original Soundtracks)
"Fantastic review for one of the best games of all time with a GOAT soundtrack. The game is, in many ways, held back by the hardware limitations of its era, yet it manages to simultaneously use those limitations to its advantage. It's crazy how two decades later, this is still one of THE best stories ever told (in videogames) that feels well-thought and deep without being pretentious about it. Team Silent and Yamaoka cooked so hard."
On Gustavo Santaolalla & Mac Quayle - The Last of Us Part II (Original Soundtrack)
"Perhaps you need to spend your time more wisely if you seriously came to a 2-year-old review just to write it ‘sucks’. Or maybe learn what ‘opinions’ are."
On 𝚔𝚞𝚍𝚣𝚞.'s review of Gustavo Santaolalla - The Last of Us
"The mixing on this OST alone is enough to warrant a listen through the entire ost. The percussive tracks in particular sound incredible, but in context, they are unreal for bumping up the tension."
On rileyegan's review of Daft Punk - Random Access Memories
"I still don't get the whole "made in 2010" thing; if I had never heard of this album before and someone told me it was made this year, I would have believed them. It continues to age like wine. Songs like Instant Crush still sound so fresh, and this was made in a time where dubstep and EDM was all the rage. Also, the layering of all the instruments, the stellar mix, is just another thing that really adds to the album that should be commended along with the music itself. Easily the best nu-disco album of the past decade."
On reckoneering_'s review of Daft Punk - Random Access Memories
"I try not to compare this with Discovery because they are vastly different in sound but I got a soft spot for RAM."
On Phillip's review of XXXTENTACION - ?
"I thought I was the odd one out when all my peers thought this album was amazing while I thought it was dogshit from the first listen."
On aaron's review of Linkin Park - A Thousand Suns
"Agreed with all that you said. A breathtalking that is truly underrated. Definitely my favourite from Linkin Park alongside Meteora. Love your insightful reviews!"
On Ethan's review of C418 - Minecraft - Volume Alpha
"Agreed. Outside of nostalgia, this is a phenomenal soundtrack and undoubtedly one of the best in video-games."
On ArcherrSingles's review of Tristam - Violence
"Not gonna lie, his older remixes and tracks (build the cities) sound better than this."
On wainotwhy's review of 에픽하이 [Epik High] - Epik High Is Here 上, Pt.1
"Agreed; I really haven't been feeling their projects since 99 aside from "We've Done Something Wonderful". Looks like remapping the human soul will remain the highlight of their career."
On aaron's review of 에픽하이 [Epik High] - Epik High Is Here 上, Pt.1
"interesting, I find myself agreeing with this. I can't find anything to say about the album other than it's... good? Or alright? Certainly did capture me like "We've Done Something Wonderful" did or any of their other previous albums.
Can you elaborate more on your review?"
On deusexmachina's review of 에픽하이 [Epik High] - Epilogue
"If I may ask, why a '78' if you thought the album was as good as you described it? Any criticisms that you want to shed light on?"
On 24kofficial's review of 에픽하이 [Epik High] - Remapping the Human Soul
"Definitely agree to this. I really wish Epik High would try and make another hip hop album like this. What a phenomenal work of art. And yes, BTS definitely ripped the title :("
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