Vocal performances that sound like they're channeling something otherworldly. This best-of collection from Mineko Yamamoto pulls heavily from the Ar tonelico series, and tracks like "EXEC HYMME FRAY FRANCESCA-." hit with that invented-language intensity the franchise is known for.
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"Cadena" carries a powerful melodic hook that sticks for days, and getting the live version at the end lets you hear it breathe differently. "snow flake" and "Fuyu no Diamond" bring a quieter, more personal warmth between the bigger vocal pieces.
Fourteen tracks spanning PS3 and PC era work, each one showcasing why Yamamoto's voice became synonymous with Gust's sound. If you ever felt something crack open inside you during an Ar tonelico hymn, start here.