© 2004 Lawrence Tuczynski

Title Son Of Godzilla
Japanese Title Kaiju-shima no Kessen - Gojira no Musuko
Movie also known as: Monster Island's Decisive Battle: Son Of Godzilla
CD Label Toho Music Corporation
CD Number G-008
Music by: Masaru Satoh
Number of tracks 39
Running time 47:08
Number of discs 1
Year of release/manufacture December 24, 2004
Year Movie Released in Japan 1967
Year Movie Released in U.S. 1969

REVIEW

January 08, 2005

Review courtesy of John DeSentis

Son of Godzilla is the second of the two Sato scores, and my favorite one at that. Sato manages to capture the "island" feel again with this score, but amazingly none of the material is recycled from the last score. He uses a very fun and upbeat theme for Minya, while introducing yet a new theme for Godzilla. The sonic massage that was given to these soundtracks really works wonders for this one. A standout track that I heavily enjoy is track #8, "Experiment Preparation". His Kamakiras theme is also excellent. My favorite track however would definitely have to be the end theme where Godzilla and Minya are embracing in the snow. The music is so sad, yet so uplifting. It hints at an uncertain situation but also gives hope. The best part about the bonus material is that we get two alternate versions of this incredible finale theme. I highly enjoyed this CD even for the millionth time I’ve listened to the score! It never gets old or sounds dated. Other alternate takes include the Godzilla theme and several island cues. Absolutely incredible. I would definitely recommend all these perfect boxes, even to those that have the originals from 1993. I have them all, but these box sets are a soundtrack enthusiasts dream. Sony recently released this film on DVD and it looks and sounds gorgeous. I highly recommend picking that up as well.

Son Of Godzilla
Japanese Title: Kaiju-shima no Kessen - Gojira no Musuko
NOTE: Minya is sometimes also known as Minilla or Minira. Spiega is also known as Kumonga or Spiga and Gimantis is also known as Kamacuras.

  1. Opening (M1)
  2. Main Title (M2)
  3. The Sherbet Plan (M3)
  4. Visitor(s) from the Sky (M4)
  5. The Uninvited Guest(s) (M5)
  6. The Giant Praying Mantis (M6)
  7. The Young Girl From Zorugeru Island (M7)
  8. Preparing for the Experiment (M8)
  9. The Frozen Sonde I (M9)

    10. [NOTE: 'sonde' is a medical probe/scope or balloon used for meteorological observations]
  10. The Synthetic Radioactive Sonde I (M10)
  11. The Island's Misery (M11)
  12. Gimantis (M12)
  13. The Appearance of the Egg (M13)
  14. The Silhouette on the Tree (M14T2)
  15. The Birth of Minya (M15)
  16. Parent Godzilla Comes Ashore (M16)
  17. Psycho and Minya (M17)
  18. Shinjo and Psycho (M18)
  19. Godzilla and Minya I (M19)
  20. Godzilla and Minya II (M20)
  21. Night on Zorugeru Island (M21)
  22. The Hot Red Marsh (M22)
  23. The Research Team's Impatience (M23)
  24. Psycho's Crisis (M24T2)
  25. Minya vs. Gimantis (M25)
  26. The Appearance of Spiga (M26)
  27. Preparing to Escape (M27)
  28. Minya vs. Spiga (M28)
  29. Preparing for the Final Experiment (M29)
  30. Frozen Sonde II (M30)
  31. The Synthetic Radioactive Sonde II (M31)
  32. Godzilla vs. Spiga (M32)
  33. Snow Falls on the Tropical Island (M33)
  34. Ending (M34T3)

    35. Bonus Tracks

  35. Parent Godzilla Rises (M33 edit & slow)
  36. The Silhouette on the Tree (M14T1)
  37. Psycho's Crisis (M24T1)
  38. Ending (M34T1)
  39. Ending (M34T2)