Sailing on the Wind

The music of Flower is something you truly have to experience. What Vincent has done here is nothing short of breathtaking and is much deserving of its awards and nominations. Its pure and tranquil nature breeds a sense of calmness that is absolutely intoxicating; it's really quite a liberating experience. It can be quite easy to lose yourself in this album! The melancholic, symphonic reverie ushers in a dynamic flute that playfully swirls around the thrilling piano, which flutters like petals through the whole album. This soundtrack practically reverberates off the walls, and much like the wind from the game, completely envelops the room in smooth and airy sounds. Like fresh rainfall cascading over a lush landscape, your needle will wash over these succulent grooves and blossom life into this gorgeous colored vinyl duo with every revolution. Flower is not just a soundtrack, it's a state of mind that transports you to an entirely different realm, all within thirty-three and a third revolutions per minute.

Solitary Wasteland

The transplant of this gorgeous Flower to vinyl did bring some dirt from its potted home in the process. While I love this soundtrack to pieces, I have to say that there is an issue that myself, as well as many others who have had the pleasure of spinning this record, have experienced. There is definite noise scattered throughout the first side of this release, and slight noise on the B-side. This isn't the standard noise floor that comes with the medium -- it's a constant crackle that bleeds through the music that can detract from Vincent's score. I felt this was necessary to mention for anyone who is looking into acquiring this release. While it's only a minor issue for myself, others may find it to be quite significant.