> Well, I have to say that, speaking as someone who owns all of Goldenthal's
> albums (and loves the vast majority) I think Frida is the least
> remarkable. Yes it has some pleasant moments but on the whole it's quite
> mediocre in my opinion and I can't think of a Goldenthal score I would
> recommend less as a starting point in exploring his incredible output.

> James

I think I understand, what you mean. You are comparing this score to his own previous works. When you should be comparing it to traditional Mexican music, because that exactly what Goldenthal was doing.