PSP synth orchestra that punches way above its weight class. SAO Infinity Moment was the first SAO game and the soundtrack sets the template that Hollow Fragment and Lost Song would build on. "Unser grosser Heathcliff" goes full dramatic with this intense orchestral buildup that actually sells the Heathcliff confrontation.
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"風吹く蒼原" is a gorgeous field theme with this wistful wind instrument lead that makes grinding floors feel almost peaceful. Then "A・C・C・I・D・E・N・T・!" just slaps you with urgency out of nowhere. Only 20 tracks but it covers everything.
"Good-bye, SAO" and "君との約束" back to back at the end will get you if you're not ready. If you started with the anime and never touched the PSP game, this score is worth hearing on its own.