Apr 29, 2015 Xenoblade Chronicles X Soundtrack Selection / / N/A Soundtrack 05.20 XenobladeX Original Soundtrack / ゼノブレイドクロスオリジナル・サウンドトラック / Xenoblade Cross Original Soundtrack DFCL-21358 Soundtrack, Vocal.

Sometime earlier this year I posted my review of XENOBLADE CHRONICLES on SoundtrackCentral and Adam was generous enough to publish it. Given that I was so blown away by this soundtrack, I had high hopes for the sequel.

I have to admit that handing the job over to a composer better known for his work on Anime series like ATTACK ON TITAN was a rather curious move from the start, but I had hopes nonetheless.

As it turns out, XBCX is a nature of a different beast in terms of music. While there are some beautiful tracks to be had, Hiroyuki Sawano's score is otherwise mostly bombastic, pounding, and heavily aggressive rock-flavored fare. For the most part, considering the (literally) alien nature of the game's atmosphere, it seems well suited to the primal themes of survival against wild beasts. Having said that, his score has a wildly rebellious attitude to its style, mostly in the form of providing vocal tracks to situations where one wouldn't expect them. 'Black Tar', in its attempts to sound gritty and hard-edged, ultimately comes across as goofy, especially in the rap lyrics which come across as the opposite of mature with lines such as 'this world sucks!' Reactions may be similarly divided about the theme for New Los Angeles, which again tries to use vocals to provide a similar tone. Again, it comes across as unintentionally silly.

It's a shame Nintendo did not give Xenoblade Chronicles X as much attention as it deserved (not to mention the unnecessary censorship), but I hope 'Xenoblade Chronicles X 2' will have an equally pleasing OST. Thank you, Nintendo; thank you, Monolith Soft; and thank you, Hiroyuki Sawano. Keep up the good work, and make a sequel! See full list on vgmonline.net. No3=NO.EX01 is a track in Xenoblade Chronicles X composed and arranged by Hiroyuki Sawano with vocals provided by Mika Kobayashi. It is track three of disc one in the XenobladeX Original Soundtrack, and the third part of the suite titled 0rCH-SUITE 'X'. This track is heard in certain story and mission boss battles, such as: Almandal in Chapter 7 Ryyz and Dagahn in Chapter 8 Vasara and Deva. Xenoblade Chronicles X Original Soundtrack 4 CD set Japan OST Hiroyuki Sawano. Condition is 'Brand New'. Shipped with USPS Media Mail.

In spite of its occasional misfires, though, this isn't to say that XBCX isn't capable of turning out an occasional standout tune or two. The opening theme which begins the score, 'MONO.X' is a brilliant and epic piece, especially the choral driven moment toward the end of it. And while 'The Key We've Lost' is yet another vocal track, this one gets a pass for achieving a similarly epic tone with its rock-heavy flair. Although part of it might be that I'm overly familiar with these two pieces since Nintendo used both of these songs to hype the game during the trailers at E3.

The tracks I liked best were some of the quieter ones, notably 'Sylvalum'; this piece in both its daytime and nighttime versions is utterly gorgeous, painting a mystical, ethereal quality from the start. Oddly, my favorite tracks might have to be the piano ones on Disc 4. Although not as instantly recognizable or memorable as the original, these tracks are a refreshing break from much of the score's rambunctious flavor.

That's not the entirety of my review as I will be spending time on it before I decide it's ready to be published here, but my opinions on Sawano's work is that it is a rather curious and simultaneously fascinating work. It's an interesting effort for a debut score from an Anime composer, but its experimental and sometimes overeager nature may understandably divide people expecting another score in the same caliber as XBC. I can't say I'm disappointed with the soundtrack; it fits the atmosphere of the game well, but I wouldn't elevate it to the same level as the original. That said, its gorgeous tracks do make it worth a look.

Genre: Xenoblade

Comment by SomeSortOfUser

whole different planet

Comment by SomeSortOfUser

I need a bigger gun

Comment by Evelyn Looi

SAWANO, WHITAKER, AND MPI GOATS!!!!! 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

Comment by Dat1MangaGuy

this song got me into Xenoblade

Comment by Zenith

I need a bigger gun!

Comment by James Beddingfield

@villabong11: wtf bro

Comment by James Beddingfield

this was a goood game that i have finished and i recommend it

Comment by James Beddingfield

this song the best

Xenoblade Chronicles X Ost Battle Theme

Comment by Dat1MangaGuy

Damn this makes me want to play the game

Comment by Phantom Kraken

Still need to finish this game😅

Comment by tanookichampion

@user-183859406 Dammit! I meant Follow Ball.

Comment by tanookichampion

@anthony-mcgannon Just use the path finder.

Comment by Shiori Kojima

'We can't go back where we came from!'

Comment by Panterbell

I need a bigger gun

Comment by villabong11

@lrdalucard: WAAT D:

Comment by lrdalucard

Xenoblade Chronicles X Ost

@anthony-mcgannon: ( google maps <3 )

Comment by lrdalucard

best part of the music!

Comment by lrdalucard

@villabong11: DUDE!

Comment by Anthony Mcgannon

(DONT LOSE YOUR WAY)

Comment by villabong11

Perfect Song for (break)dancing/fight/gangbang/sex :D

Comment by ahollowforest

this world sucks

Comment by ahollowforest

not to sound cliche, but yo

Comment by Dre-Z

tune corrupted

Comment by Link Saini

I NEED A BIGGER GUN!!!!!!

Xenoblade Chronicles X Ost Uncontrollable

Comment by Dre-Z

now i can really feel it

Comment by Cross

WHOOLE DIFFERENT PLAAANET

Comment by Alana Mathis

IM LOVING THIS SONG

Comment by andyyyyyyyy

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