Berlinist - Neva Prologue (Original Soundtrack) (2026)

I appreciate what Berlinist are aiming for here, but as a standalone listen this sits more in the “respectable” zone than the compelling one. The atmosphere is consistent and carefully built — soft piano figures, ambient swells, restrained orchestral touches — but the record rarely pushes beyond mood maintenance. It feels functional in the best sense of the word: it clearly serves the game’s world. Outside of that context, though, the pieces blur together. There are textures I admire, but not many moments that truly anchor themselves in memory. It’s tasteful, cohesive, and technically solid — just not emotionally gripping enough to demand repeat plays.

Pros

1. Strong atmospheric cohesion – The sonic palette is unified and clearly tied to a specific world and emotional tone.

2. Elegant restraint – Avoids melodramatic scoring; dynamics are controlled and mature.

3. Clean, cinematic production – Layering is clear, mix is spacious, nothing feels cluttered.

Cons

1. Low memorability – Few distinct themes or motifs that stick after listening.

2. Limited dynamic escalation – The album maintains mood rather than building toward real peaks.

3. Context-dependent impact – Works better inside the game than as a purely musical experience.

Genre: Soundtrack
Country: Spain

Final Verdict: 64% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 74th / 159

Highlight: The night and the stolen light


Made me think of:
Lorien Testard
Darren Korb
Gareth Coker

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