Nishiura came back and somehow made it heavier. White Knight Chronicles II's soundtrack leans darker than the first game, and The Battlefield Flower opens with this solo violin line that genuinely makes you stop what you're doing.
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Beat of Darkness brings thundering percussion that the PS3 hardware pushes with real presence, while Miu's Theme goes somewhere completely tender. Just piano and strings, barely there. The Moon Maiden's Ark builds into this choral swell that feels almost sacred, and Brimflamme the Demon contrasts it with full chaotic brass.
The violin and English vocal versions at the end are a nice touch that adds replay value to the whole album. If you liked the first WKC soundtrack, this sequel earns its spot right next to it.