I have never played this game, but I have just heard "Battle vs. Astaroth" ... OH MY GOD! THIS PIECE IS AMAZING!
YouTube - Best VGM 08 - Shadow Hearts Covenant - Battle vs Astaroth

I've since been listening to more pieces, and they've all been awesome, though I think that sometimes they seem a bit dark for the setting...but then, I've never played the game.

Are any of you fans of this music?
Is Mitsuda better than Uematsu?