Stop What You Are Doing

As I said, my favorite aspect of this album is without a doubt the ambiance. The gradual shift and progress throughout each track add to the journey this album will take you on. There's this nostalgic twinge from hearing "Procedural Jiggle Bone" that ironically sends chills up my spine. The gradual modulation of tones that transcends into this bright yet discordant crescendo gets me every time I hear it. With the credits song "Still Alive" being one of the most popular songs in video game music, the pure sarcastic and witty references thrown throughout its lyrics always gives me a laugh to this day, and is the perfect way to close out this album in style, especially with the included acoustic remix!

You're Not A Good Person

Mondo has really outdone themselves with this release. Designed by Alan Hynes, and dubbed as a “Magic Wallet” style package, this is quite possibly one of the most elegant and unique gatefolds I have ever seen. Able to be opened from either end, the gatefold for this soundtrack feels altogether futuristic, which is quite fitting for the game that it represents. The subtle debossed jacket featuring the iconic Companion Cube is a wonderful touch and definitely gives this album that white sterility that we often saw within Portal's many intricate levels.

You Can't Escape You Know

Mastering for this album is fairly good. While the noise floor is a little robust with a somewhat noticeable hiss in quieter sections, the dynamic range here is quite pleasant. The way this album goes from soft transient passages to blasting you with vibrant synths that rock the walls is truly incredible, and make for a very enjoyable listen!

Still Alive

The nostalgia factor of this album is through the roof, and I just can't help but be thrust back into my time with the game when listening to it. This record is definitely one of the best albums in my collection and one that I cannot recommend enough. Buy this album now, you definitely won't regret it! One could say that it takes the cake… Sorry, NOT!