You know when you hear an album that's so damn refreshing it's downright unreal? Completely out of the ordinary, showing a touch of class and genius retro charm?
Scott Lloyd Shelly meets all those criteria with Terraria Soundtrack Volume 2. The range of delicate melodies, filled with the nostalgia of Chiptune and the brilliant crispness of modern technology make it not just a great soundtrack album but also a great album in it's own right. It also has the characteristic of being individually crafted, showcasing an unusual blend of sounds to devastating effect.
'Rain' seems to capture an inviting mood of eeriness and mystery. 'Alternate Day' switches effortlessly between telephone glitches and atmospheric ambient textures. 'Crimson' reveals a darker and sinister mood, complete with fuzzy synths and all kinds of industrial noises. 'Ice' has an almost heavenly sound, perfectly punctuated by the glittering arpeggios. 'Lunar Boss' ends the album in dramatic fashion, creating a thrilling climax of video game music wizardry.
My one main issue with this album is it's too short. I understand that it's a video game soundtrack, and many of the one-minute tracks are looped over and over, but I do feel that the tracks could have been better developed musically and emotionally if they were extended, and just to allow the music to 'breathe' more.
This is a genuinely detailed and layered album, complete with all the thrills of early games sounds and skilful compositional craft.
Rating - 8/10
http://re-logic.bandcamp.com/album/terraria-soundtrack-volume-2
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