At long last, it’s finally here. I won’t shy away from saying that it’s been a rough ride for those who pre-ordered this album so many months ago, but now that it’s here, hopefully it washes away the memory of those sleepless nights spent in wait. Actually, it’s a mixed bag: there are many much-appreciated exclusive arrangements here, but also many let downs in terms of overall production values.
You’ve likely been wondering about the final track list as well. Unfortunately it doesn’t look like Nintendo was on board, as the Super Mario Galaxy track that was recorded during this performance is not included. Also, some will be disappointed with the lack of Final Fantasy, but hey, I’m personally tired of the same old arrangements out there, so I’m not bothered by this in the least. The exclusive arrangements of “Crono Cross,” Oblivion, and Guild Wars more than make up for any shortcomings in song selection in my mind.
There’s a lot to talk about here, so hit the jump for our full review. (more…)
