Star Wars
by John Williams (US)
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John Williams (US) bestography
Star Wars is ranked as the best album by John Williams (US).
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Star Wars track list
The tracks on this album have an average rating of 79 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).
Top-rated track as rated by BestEverAlbums.com members.
Star Wars rankings
Calculated from aggregate positions across 60,000 charts (2 million album rankings). Click to see how the rankings are calculated (Last updated: 7 hours ago)
| Year | Source | Chart | Rank | Rank Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | matterhornrider | Top 60 Music Albums of 1977 | 48/60 | 1 |
| 2026 |  Squonk007 | Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s | 83/100 | 4 |
| 2026 | Hyggevinyl | Top 55 Music Albums of 1977 | 27/55 | 3 |
| 2026 | Exist-en-ciel | Top 100 Music Albums of 1977 | 17/100 | 4 |
| 2026 | Olli | Top 100 Music Albums of 1977 | 34/100 | 3 |
| 2026 | stevengnz | Top 95 Music Albums of 1977 | 45/95 | 3 |
| 2026 | Squonk007 | Top 30 Music Albums of 1977 | 10/30 | 4 |
| 2026 | juanr1096 | Top 52 Music Albums of 1977 | 12/52 | 4 |
| 2026 |  AwaitingAndrew | My Favorite Film Scores & Soundtracks | 24/73 | - |
| 2026 |  ERadio | Top 55 Music Albums of 1977 | 42/55 | 1 |
| Total Charts: The total number of charts that this album has appeared in. | 93 | |||
| Total Rank Score: The total rank score. | 406 | |||
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Star Wars ratings
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Album ratings | Avg. album rating |
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| ! | 01/28/2026 02:30 | matterhornrider | 5,176 | 81/100 |
| ! | 01/06/2026 00:25 | Exist-en-ciel | 15,702 | 70/100 |
| ! | 01/03/2026 08:41 | Pluto11 | 12,272 | 72/100 |
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This album is rated in the top 2% of all albums on BestEverAlbums.com. This album has a Bayesian average rating of 79.2/100, a mean average of 79.2/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 79.9/100. The standard deviation for this album is 16.4.
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Star Wars forum mentions
MadhattanJack 09/26/2025 08:33 in Why are movie soundtracks rated so low by this site?
CharlieBarley 01/01/2021 20:10 in What is the best TV/Film soundtrack ever in your opinion?Star Wars comments
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A classic soundtrack composed by a master of the genre. (Edited)
Made the franchise. (Edited)
The Star Wars soundtrack, composed by John Williams, is one of the most iconic and influential film scores in cinematic history. Performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, the album features a blend of classical and contemporary orchestral music that perfectly captures the epic and adventurous spirit of George Lucas’ space opera. The main title theme, with its bold brass fanfare, has become synonymous with the Star Wars franchise and is instantly recognizable worldwide. The soundtrack includes other memorable pieces such as Imperial Attack, Princess Leia’s Theme, and The Throne Room and End Title, each contributing to the film’s emotional and narrative depth. The album’s success was unprecedented, earning Williams an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and several Grammy Awards.
Analyzing the Star Wars soundtrack, one can appreciate how Williams’s compositions enhance the film’s storytelling and character development. The use of leitmotifs, or recurring musical themes associated with specific characters or ideas, is a hallmark of Williams’ work. The orchestration of the music creates a rich, immersive experience that transports listeners to the galaxy far, far away. (Edited)
Great movie and music that was integral to my childhood!
1234567890 01/18/2009 05:47 | #2457 | TOP COMMENT
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How can you argue with the cantina band. (Edited)
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