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CD Information:
  • Number Tracks: 15
  • Length: Approx. 44 min.
  • Class Type: CD Soundtrack
  • CD Label: AT9331
  • Publisher: AnimeTrax
  • Retail Price: 14.98$US
  • Release Date: 30/09/2003
  • Review Date: 07/09/2003
  • Review Last Update: 10/10/2004
Number Of Disc(s): 1
Review Done By: Guardian Inferno

Introduction:
From renowned composer Masamichi Amano (SiN: the Movie / Ninja Resurrection / Princess Nine TV / Ruin Explorers / Urotsukidoji) comes the Original Soundtrack to one of the best orchestral tracks in anime - Giant Robo!

From the action-packed drama Giant Robo comes the soundtrack that has been hailed as a landmark title in anime music. Performed by the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra & composed by musical legend Masamichi Amano, the second Giant Robo soundtrack picks right up where the first left off, with tracks like the poignant string melody of "Daisaku’s Determination" & the driving percussion of "Rush!" that will capture you instantly.

Tracks:
  • Track 01: Main Title
  • Track 02: Rush! Issei & Youshi
  • Track 03: Giant Robo in a Severe Fight
  • Track 04: Giant Robo Through an Accident
  • Track 05: Secret of Shizuma Drive
  • Track 06: Bashtarlle's Recollection
  • Track 07: Dr. Shizuma's Compensation
  • Track 08: The Darkness Covering Beijing Sky - The Human Generaor Taisou
  • Track 09: Infiltration... Big Fire
  • Track 10: The Black Ball, Vogler
  • Track 11: The Day Earth Stood Still
  • Track 12: Inversion! Giant Robo VS Uranus
  • Track 13: Conversation Under The Water
  • Track 14: Shizuma's Will - Daisaku's Determination
  • Track 15: Episode 02 Ending

Music Presentation:
Special thanks to AnimeTrax for sending a copy for a review for this site. This is one of many Anime CDs that are domestic release. This CD is the second volume of the old classic Anime of Giant Robo. The adventures continued as the music make you soar. I have yet to see this series, but I really enjoy the music. You get another 15 more music tracks.

Audio 2.0:
I find no problem listening to the music. The tracks are well separated.

Packaging:
Since this Anime CD is a domestic release, it got almost the same as the original Japanese packaging. In front, you get one of the female characters in the series with a white background, alot different then the previous volume. In the back, you get a another screenshot from the series of Giant Robo. However, no idea why they didn't use the same font & style as the previous volume. The insert is very colorful. You get information about the series itself, as well a little note from Masamichi Amano what he thinks about the music for the series. The CD disc itself is just plain white, with the title in black.

Overall CD Rating:
If you enjoy the first volume, why not get the second one. It fellow the same style of music. Not only that, you will support AnimeTrax on releasing more Anime CDs in the near future.

Music Presentation: More adventure musics!
Audio 2.0: No problem detected!
Packaging: The CD disc cover could be better.
Overall CD Rating: If you like the first one, get this CD!

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