The Score...an Epic Journey - Epica

A tangential release in Epica's discography, 'The Score: An Epic Journey' is more accurately the official soundtrack release for the Dutch film 'Joyride,' scored by Epica musicians. Still branded with the Epica name, this can be taken quite effectively as a diversion from their usual sound that nevertheless possesses the same attitude, and the more dynamic compositions such as 'The Valley,' the fantastical 'Mystica' and the electronic supplements of 'Under the Aegis,' this is an album that can be easily enjoyed by anyone partial to the odd symphonic interlude, albeit in extended form. None of these tracks are particularly long, certainly a lot shorter on average than ...  Read the complete review