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CD Information:
  • Number Tracks: 19
  • Length: Approx. 58 min.
  • Class Type: CD Soundtrack
  • CD Label: 5221-2
  • Publisher: Geneon Anime Music
  • Retail Price: 14.98$US
  • Release Date: 17/02/2004
  • Review Date: 14/03/2004
  • Review Last Update: 10/10/2004
Number Of Disc(s): 1
Review Done By: Guardian Inferno

Introduction:
Last Exile OST features a dynamic blend of spectacular animation & superbly composed music. Delivering mesmerizing vocals & highly evocative instrumentals, this 19 tracks CD opens with the rhytum-thumping signature introduction song "Cloud Age Symphony" & the peacefully signs off with the tender closing theme song "Over the Sky". Each amazing track is sure to please those who love the grand sense of wonder & excitement that comes from this stylishly high-flying science-fiction adventure.

Tracks:
  • Track 01: Could Age Symphoney
  • Track 02: A Morning in Norkia
  • Track 03: Workin' on the Cloud
  • Track 04: To the Race
  • Track 05: Prayer for Love
  • Track 06: Brave Willing
  • Track 07: Cover Stories
  • Track 08: Flyin' to Fly
  • Track 09: Requiem in the Air
  • Track 10: Hello, Kitty Girl
  • Track 11: Chivalry Spirits
  • Track 12: Advances
  • Track 13: Naval Affair
  • Track 14: All is Over
  • Track 15: skywriting
  • Track 16: Silverna
  • Track 17: Vanishing Point
  • Track 18: Complicated Decision
  • Track 19: Over the Sky

Music Presentation:
Special thanks to Geneon Anime Music for sending a copy for a review for this site. This is one of many Anime CDs that are domestic release. Last Exile is a very awesome series of high adventure & stuning all aerial battle. What's more, music that match up with it. This CD is pack with music from starting off the day with Claus & Lavi (Track 02 & 03) goes out to work & when Al goes out to explore where she is (Track 10), which I find very cute. How about Claus & Lavi takes a job offer (Track 06). There is also the battle scene (Track 11, 12 & 13) to the powerful airship Silverna (Track 16). There isn't only two vocals, but 5 in total. There is the introduction theme (Track 01) & the ending theme (Track 19), both the full version. Track 16 is another one, but I got no clue where this is from. It's sound really funny, like one of the Beatles is singing it. The last two are actually chorus, Track 05 & 09, perfert for relaxing. Those two are my favorite music on this CD.

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, except with a few English adaptation changes. On the cover, it's really dark & you can't see anything, but I think it's an artwork of Claus. It's just awful, I say. In the back, the track list is hard to read. You need to look closely to figure out what it's written. The color used doesn't really bring the track list out since the background is the side of a Vanship. Dark color over dark background makes it hard to read. You might noticed that Geneon Anime Music started to use their new logo! The insert is pretty simple, no screenshots, just a very cool picture of a red Vanship, along with maps in the background on the other pages. Also, there is the cast list & yes, both English translation & original Japanese text lyrics for the vocals songs on the CD. On the CD disc itself, it's totally black. You can't even see the title without reflecting it on the light. Since the CD case is a clear one, you get to see a "Guild" design symbol in the back.

Overall CD Rating:
If you like the Last Exile series, get the CD. It will set you up & make you dream to go on an flying adventure. If not, you can just sit back & enjoy some of the relaxing tunes on the CD. Not only that, you will support Geneon Anime Music on releasing more Anime CDs in the near future.

Music Presentation: Cool battle music to relaxing music from the series!
Audio 2.0: No problem detected!
Packaging: Honestly, it's just awful! No color & only just using black.
Overall CD Rating: If you're a Last Exile fan, get the CD!

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27" Citizen JCTV2704 Stereo TV, LG-530 DVD Player, S-Video connection for video with regular stereo cable connection for audio.

Home Computer Listening:
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