That's why its called "Complete Best"
The item was far better than I thought. It comes in a Deluxe case,whose cover and back features the four Meisters and their respective Gundams, not to mention that the pictures shine a little when exposed to light. And inside, more surprises were awaiting to be revealed: Eight illustration cards, each one showing a single Meister or Gundam.The booklet is also impressive: It includes notes,pictures taken from the first and the second seasons,lyrics for all the series intro/outro themes with shots of their performers and respective singles covers and the staff list.The CD itself is a masterpiece, mainly because of having all favorite openings and ending of the series, plus "Love Today", "Unlimited Sky" and "Tomorrow".And the last bonus is the DVD,with the anime's textless presentation of the songs.Now, the music:
1 - Daybreak's Bell ( L'Arc~En~Ciel ) 9.5/10
It's all about the sorrow and hope which the war itself brings to people.Fits the anime superbly!
J-Rock style.
2 - Wana ( The Back Horn ) 8.5/10
Expresses the despair war spread,and how the battlefield is manipulated by few.
J-Rock style.
3 - Ash Like Snow ( The Brilliant Green ) 9/10
It makes you feel the things that are left behind throughout changes caused by conflicts.
J-Rock style.
4 - Friends ( Stephanie ) 9/10
The preciousness of friendship and past memories are the subject.
J-Pop style.
5 - Love Today ( Taja ) 8.5/10
The theme song used for the Saji/Louise relationship.
Slow J-Pop style.
6 - Hakanaku Mo Towa No Kanashi ( UVERworld ) 9/10
The matter is the pain love seems to inflict when the duo affected fights each other.
J-Rock style.
7 - Prototype ( Chiaki Ishikawa ) 9.5/10
Although somewhat slow,a message sent to the hero of tomomorrow.from his beloved one.
Slow J-Pop style.
8 - Namida No Mukou ( Stereopony ) 10/10
A reflection about the life and the pain that comes alongside it, which can cause some tears to drop.
Mixed style.
9 - Trust You ( Yuna Ito ) 9/10
A melody teaching that love is trust,whatever the odds may be.
Slow J-Pop style.
10 - Unlimited Sky ( Tommy Heavenly6 ) 9/10
The theme song for the Allelujah / Marie Perfacy / Colonel relations.
J-Rock style.
11 - Tomorrow ( Tsunematsu Ayumi ) 8.5/10
A tribute to peace sang by Marina Ismail in the anime, with the help of the children and a piano background.
Slow J-Pop style.
Overall: A must-have for all the Gundam 00 fans and listeners who appreciate good J-Pop and J-Rock.
