> *** for both. If you’re gonna buy the recent LLL Goldsmith at Fox albums,
> do it for the other two featured scores.

These are on my list to pick up one day, but I've got a few other Goldsmith scores that are a bit higher on my procure list.

> ***½. Please note that this rating is not impacted by the nipple visible
> on one of the pages of La-La Land’s liner notes.

Sounds about right to me for "The Challenge". I really love parts of it, but as a whole I find it a bit too long, or as you mentioned same. It is in that sweet spot of Goldsmith that I love, so I keep thinking I'm missing something. Enjoyable, but I'm always left wanting something a bit more from it.

> But my god...WHAT AN ALBUM COVER.

> *****

I have the Verase Deluxe, and I enjoy it quite a bit. I haven't pulled the trigger on these Quartet, but it is tempting...