The Witch Queen expansion asked the most unsettling question in Destiny's history: what if the Hive stole the Light? The soundtrack mirrors that dread beautifully. "The Witch Queen" title track opens with choral grandeur that feels corrupted at the edges, and "Hymn" takes the concept further with liturgical vocals twisted into something distinctly wrong.
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"Lepidopterophobia" is a standout name and a standout piece, channeling Savathun's moth-obsessed aesthetic into pure unease. Savathun's Throne World gets its own distinct sonic palette. "Lucent World" has this alien beauty to it, like walking through a cathedral built by something that almost understands worship.
"Altar of Reflection" leans into contemplative mystery, while "Drown in the Deep" pulls you into the swampy depths with oppressive bass. "Light Blade" rips into combat intensity for the Lightbearer Hive encounters that had Guardians screaming at their screens.
"The First Disciple" and "The Witness" build toward the larger cosmic threat looming behind Savathun's schemes. "King's Descent" carries echoes of Oryx's legacy, tying Witch Queen back to the broader Hive saga. "Questioning the Light" might be the most thematically loaded track on the album, scoring that moment when everything players thought they knew about the Destiny universe got flipped.