Heavy, emotional orchestral hits that punch you right in the chest. God of War on PS4 reinvented Kratos and Bear McCreary's score reinvented what this series sounds like. "Memories of Mother" is so quiet and tender it barely feels like the same franchise, and then "Valkyries" comes in swinging with full battle intensity.
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"Ashes" carries this weight that just sits on you. The Nordic instrumentation is all over this. Hardanger fiddle, Icelandic choir, deep war drums. It matches the frozen landscapes perfectly. Something about hearing a father-son story told through music instead of cutscenes.
Put this on if you want to feel feelings while also feeling like you could fight a god.