Walls of distorted grandeur bleeding into dark fantasy. Brutal Legend's original 2009 score is the backbone holding together Double Fine's love letter to heavy metal. "The Chosen Roadie" kicks things off with this heroic weight, and "Girlfriend (Kabbage Boy)" is the funniest tonal whiplash on any game soundtrack.
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"Pile of Skulls" does exactly what the name promises. Built for PS3, 360, and PC, the score threads between genuine epic bombast and tongue-in-cheek metal worship. It knows when to be serious and when to wink. Every track feels like album art come to life.
Something about it just. Works on a primal level. Perfect background for anyone who thinks their playlist needs more battle hymns.