Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life Soundtrack CD

Original score composed by Alan Silvestri.
Audio Mixer: Dennis Sands.
Recording information: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England.
Alan Silvestri's original score for Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life is a stew of souped-up new age that takes a cue from Green Card-era Hans Zimmer. Silvestri has attempted to integrate worldbeat and classical themes into a cohesive narrative and he occasionally hits the mark, like on the atmospheric "Pandora's Box." ~ James Christopher Monger
Alan Silvestri's original score for Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life is a serviceable yet ultimately forgettable stew of souped-up new age blandness. Taking a cue from Green Card-era Hans Zimmer, Silvestri has attempted to integrate worldbeat and classical themes into a cohesive narrative. Unfortunately, it sounds like television music (this is the man who composed the theme to CHiPs). He occasionally hits the mark, like on the atmospheric "Pandora's Box," but busy composers can be expected to just punch in now and then, especially when they're supposed to find a way into the soul of a sequel to a mediocre film based on a video game. ~ James Christopher Monger

Music:Alan Silvestri