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Hellsing 2: Ruins

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This album is wonderful. At the time I'm writing this, Amazon doesn't have any sound clips up -- I would really recommend them. The music is a sort of dark rock type, with many instrumental lengths. Actually, most of the thing is void of singing, although vocals are used for effect in a manner most delightful to one's ears.

Being a hard-core geek means I've listened to quite a few soundtracks, anime and otherwise. And the two Hellsing soundtracks are some of the best I've ever listened too. The reason is that it's just *good* music. Also, you can just enjoy listening to it without thinking...oh yeah...that's when, such and such happened... Well of course you can do that too (it wouldn't be a soundtrack otherwise). But you can enjoy it as good quality music in addition to reliving favorite moments from the series.

Ok, many of the anime soundtracks could best be described as *cough* not good. You might get them anyways due to positive associated memories of the series. However, both Hellsing soundtracks can really stand on their own. Any fan of the franchise should at least check them out. And they're actually scary sounding, so they're great if you need some non-corny Halloween music.

Five stars doesn't really describe how cool this album really is! I rank it up with the Cowboy Bebop sound tracks which are probably the best followed by Hellsing then Fooly Cooly (FLCL). The music is it's own thing it's not really gothic rock it is it's own genre of Hellsing. The vocals aren't a primary focus in this music it's all about the sounds i.e. in the track Hidden Leaves Harmony you hear in the background Godzilla roaring. It's just the funky coolness of this cd. The tracks that I think every one should check out are:

Track 04: Hatred Guy of Sinfulness
Track 05: Soul Rescuer
Track 08: Soul Police Chapter's Reverse Circumstance
Track 11: The Japanese Alphabet Road
with Chinese Bellflower's Sweet Smell
Track 14: Origin Reflection RHYTHM NATION
Track 16: The World Without Logos~Dedicated to Malcolm X
Track 17: Gypsy of Atonement
Track 20: Hemp Smoke Stings the Eyes
Track 21: Aha, Springtime of Life's Erotic Hell
Track 22: Unexpected Incident

And don't be disuaded by the titles of the song cause what's in a name? Also this is an important little thing on the inside of the little lyric book where it list all the tracks, "Please acknowledge that due to the intentions of artist, there are unexpected sudden noises or sounds in the recording." Just a little heads up on that but absolutly buy this CD it's really worth it if you like odd music.

P.S. This is not actually E. Henry just one of E.Henry's children.

If you've seen the anime Hellsing, you already know that one of the best elements of the show is the music. It fits the show perfectly and sets just the right mood. You don't need to be a fan of the show to enjoy this fantastic music, but fans will appreciate it more as it will bring back memories of the show.

Seriously, I won't waste your time with a long-winded review. If you've seen the show, you don't need me to tell you how great this soundtrack is, and if you haven't seen the show, take my word for it and just buy it, along with the first soundtrack, Raid.

This is a great CD.

Hellsing, the anime, is good insomuch as Alucard is one of the coolest characters ever. I'm not a hardcore anime freak, and I'm not "into vampires," but Alucard is just... cool! There is no valid argument. However. I'm not reviewing the anime.

This is the second volume of the two volume Hellsing soundtrack, the other CD being Hellsing: Raid. You will not regret it if you buy both!

Hellsing's music is great. Moody, powerful, and, surprisingly *good*. Yeah, it has its weird moments; it's written for a fairly weird program. But the weird parts aren't out of place because they are so smartly intertwined with the mood of the CD. The composer is obviously skilled at his art and has a fantastic knowledge of music and instruments. The songs are expertly composed and say exactly what they mean to say. Good songs are easy to come by. Good CDs aren't. This is a good CD. I'm particularly smitten with the two Hellsing soundtracks because they contain elements of just about every variety of music that's out there. Classic rock, pop, jazz, folk, romantic, classical... just. Everything. If you like a variety of music and are looking for something to express/enhance a powerful/eerie mood, the Hellsing soundtracks are a big win, knowledge or appreciation for the anime not necessary.

The second of the Hellsing soundtracks and possibly the most bizzar. This cd is perfect for halloween parties and other scary functions and lives up to the fact that it is attached to such a scary but interesting series. I was kinda upset with the version of no logos on this cd. Also this isn't exactly a cd to be played like any other its more like one of those special function cds.