In the game, these stems are layered in and out in an adaptive manner to shift the intensity of the gameplay, though in the soundtrack the tracks are developed in a more linear manner. Observant listeners will notice that most tracks incorporate four simple stems: melody, ambience, percussion, and bass. In fact, it is comparable to Amon Tobin's tracks on Chaos Theory and inFAMOUS, but still features Riepl's signature musicality. One of the main highlights on the album, "Freaks of Nature" is a much richer track thanks to its rich percussion polyrhythms and eccentric electronic sampling. Inevitably, it'll be too repetitive and alienating to garner much appeal on a stand-alone basis, though. It's certainly a chilling and suspenseful track that matches the dark location. "Freaks Cave" almost completely rejects melodic elements in favour of raw percussion hits and prepared cello motifs. Riepl shifts away from orchestration altogether in favour of his own brand of moody electronics. Though Crackdown 2 features plenty of dark atmospheric music, its soundscapes are entirely different to those Riepl concocted on Gears of War and Hunted: The Demon's Forge. And indeed, with this motif popping into most of the themes here even a handful of jingles many of these possibilities come to light.
Ultimately, it's an ambient cue that reflects the possibilities of the game's open world. Riepl keeps things subdued throughout the development a more expressive secondary theme and a few new layers are introduced, but nothing particularly rocks the boat. Yet it is effective on a number of levels: its shape makes it instantly recognisable, its metronomic rhythm adds a suspenseful elements, and its siren-like quality stimulates the senses. Comprised of four descending notes, the central motif here is hardly a complex. The soft electronic synthpads and edgy percussion rhythms instantly give the track an urbanised, futuristic vibe. The main theme for Crackdown 2 is a fine fit for the dark, gritty metropolis. While a creative soundtrack, it lacks somewhat in variety. While the soundtrack didn't receive an official release, it can be streamed through the artist's official website. Kevin Riepl was eventually asked to create an ambient score for the title, focusing on electronic and percussive elements. While Crackdown 2 didn't offer much different to its predecessor, one change was the incorporation of plenty of original music to support the licensed soundtrack.
Crackdown 2 Original Soundtrack :: Review by Chris
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