My Chemical Romance’s debut album began as a creative outlet for frontman Gerard Way to cope with witnessing the horrors of 9/11, but ultimately built the foundations for a new generation of emo.
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The critically acclaimed album Melodrama is now five. It is time to recollect on the album that started Lorde’s famous “album every four years” tradition.
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Composed with a focus on musical elements native to French music and brought to life by melodies that embody the colorful world of the young eponymous protagonist, Yann Tiersen creates a score that is a notable standout amongst avant-garde movie fanatics.
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From creating Bon Iver’s first intimate album in a secluded cabin, to his most recent sonic experimentation, Justin Vernon has continued to reinvent his band’s multi-faceted sound.
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The “Twilight” Saga: its iconic cinematography, music, and notorious blue filter made it one of the most memorable series of its time. So “hold on tight, spider monkey” because here’s our ranking of the series' five unforgettable soundtracks that we’re “unconditionally and irrevocably” obsessed with.
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The breathtaking atmosphere of Wong Kar-Wai’s 2000 romantic drama “In the Mood for Love” is bolstered by florid string accompaniment and wistful Spanish-language tunes.
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Both in his work with Fall Out Boy and on other projects, the bassist and lyricist frequently compares heaven to a nightclub with playful yet powerful references to the pearly gates.
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The cult classic movie, “But I’m a Cheerleader,” is an amusing take on a dark topic. The soundtrack is full of teen angst and punk sensibilities that takes a topic so horrifying, and makes it comically camp.
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Singing from a woman’s perspective, Fiona Apple gives “Across the Universe” a level of sincerity that The Beatles never could.
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The “Ezio’s Family” motif transcends the boundaries of any single protagonist of the Assassin’s Creed series, binding them together as part of something far greater than them and proving that none of them are alone in committing to the fight against evil.
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When an addict searches for a murderer in an isolated Midwestern town, the only logical soundtrack is the haunting honesty of Led Zeppelin.
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The Tumblr classic, Electra Heart, has officially turned ten. Despite housing many hits and solidifying Marina’s place as a quintessential pop act, the album has garnered a complicated legacy for its impact on 2010s adolescents.
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The music of The Cure is often recognized as gothic rock, yet the band’s most commercially successful album strays from the darkness of their previous efforts, leaving behind a legacy of pop hits.
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With a dazzling soundtrack teeming with powerhouse vocals, 2010’s “Burlesque” is a flashy display of the cabaret scene through the eyes of stars like Christina Aguilera and Cher. But the gaudiness of the soundtrack brings up the negative depictions of sex workers that Hollywood likes to perpetuate.
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“The mystery of life isn’t a problem to solve, but a reality to witness.”
At the core of “Dune” is an atmosphere of mystery, and the score behind Denis Villeneuve’s latest adaptation helps the film translate this sense of ambiguity not simply into a visual experience, but into a sweeping sonic landscape.
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After attracting worldwide acclaim for its whimsical score, “Euphoria”’s music continues to dazzle audiences in its second season, this time with more throwback hits and retro sounds.
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It’s the album which set an entire genre in motion, and though the duo have grown and evolved since, the band never forgot its blackened roots.
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This record bridges the gap between Smith’s indie-folk bedroom records and his grander early ’00s productions, establishing him as a lyrical and melodic tour de force.
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