![]() ![]() The background instrumentation is solid, but I couldn’t help but cringe every time the female vocalist hit a high note. If there is a weak link on this album, it’s “True Story,” a poppy song with gratingly high-pitched singing. It’s powerful stuff that proves the composers’ mastery of conveying emotion through music. “Maiden of the Empty Forest” starts off with crushingly forlorn piano, but by the end of the song, the listener is lifted up with hope. “Snowflakes” is a melancholy vocal piece with a sense of bittersweet finality, of grey skies and reluctant goodbyes. Songs like “Let’s Go To The Beach,” “Everyday Sunshine,” and “A Sky Full Of Stars” are wonderful at evoking the kinds of feelings brought on by spending time with cherished friends. The lyrics are very catchy, too, putting the song on equal footing with the iconic “Reach Out To The Truth.” I immediately fell in love with the new battle theme, “Time To Make History.” Its fast-paced bass riffs and energetic drums amp the listener up and are sure to keep his blood pumping until he vanquishes whatever enemy stands in his way. The steady percussive backbeat and passionate vocals do an excellent job of welcoming the listener back into the world of Persona 4. The new opening theme, “Shadow World,” is a peppy piece led by the harmonica, an unusual but effective instrument that lends the song a nostalgic quality. Despite the fact that it was composed by two different musicians (about half by Shin Megami Tensei veteran Shoji Meguro, and half by Atsushi Kitajoh), the soundtrack for Persona 4 Golden is surprisingly consistent and fits in perfectly with the game’s existing music. Luckily for fans like me, the upcoming PlayStation Vita version of the game features a glut of new content, which of course includes new music. ![]() It’s easily one of my all-time favorite games, with a gripping story, lovable characters, and great music to boot. ![]()
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