Polished J-pop vocals hitting clean over bright production. This is the ayumi hamasaki tie-in EP for Tales of Xillia on PS3, and it's a very specific kind of 2011 crossover energy. Progress is the standout, that driving pop-rock opener that plays over the game's promotional material with just the right amount of drama.
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Beloved slows things down into ballad territory, and Brillante brings back the upbeat energy with shimmering synths. Five tracks total, all Ayu, no RPG battle themes here. It's a limited edition companion piece, so the vibe is more pop album than game soundtrack.
But it carries that Tales emotional weight in its own way. Good pickup for anyone who wants their JRPG nostalgia served with vocals and gloss.