THE SCORE - AN EPIC JOURNEY (OST)

This soundtrack isn't representative of Epica's output as it focuses mainly on their symphonic instrumental character of music. The absence of guitars and rhythm section gives music more epic heights and gets over the top. Not many listeners will be tempting to listen to the short instrumental pieces as the main music meal - it's a more background matter, a fine soundtrack when watching a movie or playing a game. Having said that, there is a certain music quality and motives that will stay in your head. The last two tracks and "Trois vierges" are three sung tracks and offer the best value for the money. Don't expect progressive elements and dynamic instrumentation - be content with the symphonic melody driven tracks. Just when the only dynamic clearly metal-based track arrives, the album is over.