Search - Yasunori Mitsuda :: Hako No Niwa

Nothing special, but not unenjoyable

Dave Mailloux | Rockland, MA USA | 06/22/2007

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Yasunori Mitsuda's Hako no Niwa soundtrack isn't what we've come to expect from him, but it is a broadening of his musical output. If you're used to his work on the soundtracks for Chrono Cross and Xenogears, for example, I don't think it meets that quality, and it certainly isn't the same style. It's a lot more lighthearted and playful than that, and good for easy listening. Though I'm not an expert on the subject by any means, it doesn't feel like he gets into a groove with this album. There are some fun, almost childish tracks, and it's nice to listen to the whole way through, but there doesn't seem to be a theme in sight. No truly memorable tracks either. He's definitely put out better stuff in the past. Not a bad effort by him, though, if you can take the change in style or are curious about what else he has to offer to the musical community."