Best Ever Soundtracks Pt 1 by mutley88

Of all the 1001 books, I've never seen one for soundtracks, thought it was time to remedy this hence pt1. Soundtracks always seem the much maligned ignored albums, many becoming deleted or only available on vinyl and hard to come by. They are never awarded Brits, Grammys just a token nod at the Oscars, usually the same select few. I fell in love with soundtracks at an early age, one of the first albums I owned at the age of 8 was a vinyl big war movie themes. I knew how to party back then. No matter the music your into everyone has heard knows instantly the refrain from numerous soundtracks. Be it Jaws, James Bond, Psycho or Saturday night fever you've all heard all of at least one. I could have filled a lot of my year charts with soundtrack albums, but decided to save them for this chart.
So the rules: I've tried to include only mostly original soundtracks, rather than compilations of incidental music. So for example Pulp Fiction and Train spotting though good compilations don't really fit the soundtrack criteria for me. I've chosen albums that stand alone, that could be listened to as you would any of your favourite albums. Jaws and psycho whilst iconic and fitting soundtracks would you really sit and listen to them without irony. As this is a work any progress I welcome any additions, suggestions or criticisms (constructive). I have tried as much as possible to include the original recordings/remasters, but as many unavailable or of poor sound quality. I chose some re recorded but as close to the original as possible. Again If anyone has a better suggestion for albums included feel free. Thanks for looking.

• Chart updated: 03/06/2021 13:45
• (Created: 01/21/2015 14:16).
• Chart size: 70 albums.

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Blade Runner 
Soundtrack

 Vangelis

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"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe"

One of my favourite films matched with one of my favourite soundtrack/albums of all time. Would Ridley Scott's masterpiece be the same without Vangelis contribution? Back when synth music was considered remote & soulless, applying it to film exploring similar themes soulful.
An album to fall asleep to, drift off on a c beam past attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion.

Top theme: Tales Of The Future [First added to this chart: 01/21/2015]

Year of Release:

1994

Appears in:

186 charts

Rank Score:

1,550

Rank in 1994:

35

Rank in 1990s:

217

Overall Rank:

1,129

Average Rating:

 83 (222 votes)

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Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India 
Soundtrack

 A. R. Rahman

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"Taang se kapda hatte toh poore tann ki laaj jaave ha."

A film about cricket? It's a lot better than it sounds, honest. There is a wealth of Bollywood out there many with great soundtracks, this is the one to dip your toe in.

Perfect Sunny afternoon sat outside listening to this album, just needed a punkah.

Top theme: Chale Chalo, proper drum n' bass [First added to this chart: 01/21/2015]

Year of Release:

2001

Appears in:

7 charts

Rank Score:

70

Rank in 2001:

300

Rank in 2000s:

2,899

Overall Rank:

15,831

Average Rating:

 71 (8 votes)

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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 
Soundtrack

 John Williams (US)

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[First added to this chart: 01/21/2015]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

58 charts

Rank Score:

227

Rank in 1980:

103

Rank in 1980s:

867

Overall Rank:

5,834

Average Rating:

 80 (70 votes)

Comments:

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Black Caesar 
Soundtrack

 James Brown

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[First added to this chart: 01/21/2015]

Year of Release:

1973

Appears in:

24 charts

Rank Score:

39

Rank in 1973:

333

Rank in 1970s:

2,870

Overall Rank:

24,313

Average Rating:

 73 (22 votes)

Comments:

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The Wicker Man 
Soundtrack

 Magnet & Paul Giovanni

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[First added to this chart: 01/26/2015]

Year of Release:

1998

Appears in:

10 charts

Rank Score:

39

Rank in 1998:

387

Rank in 1990s:

3,855

Overall Rank:

24,358

Average Rating:

 75 (10 votes)

Comments:

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On Her Majesty's Secret Service 
Soundtrack

 John Barry

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[First added to this chart: 01/26/2015]

Year of Release:

1969

Appears in:

10 charts

Rank Score:

30

Rank in 1969:

325

Rank in 1960s:

1,752

Overall Rank:

28,328

Average Rating:

 75 (16 votes)

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The Last Of The Mohicans (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 
Soundtrack

 Trevor Jones & Randy Edelman

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[First added to this chart: 01/26/2015]

Year of Release:

1992

Appears in:

12 charts

Rank Score:

75

Rank in 1992:

241

Rank in 1990s:

2,407

Overall Rank:

14,972

Average Rating:

 76 (15 votes)

Comments:

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Sweet Smell Of Success 
Soundtrack

 Chico Hamilton Quintet & Elmer Bernstein

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[First added to this chart: 01/26/2015]

Year of Release:

2008

Appears in:

2 charts

Rank Score:

3

Rank in 2008:

2,209

Rank in 2000s:

19,709

Average Rating:

 73 (3 votes)

Comments:

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Girl With A Pearl Earring 
Soundtrack

 Alexandre Desplat

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[First added to this chart: 01/26/2015]

Year of Release:

2004

Appears in:

1 chart

Rank in 2004:

None

Rank in 2000s:

None

Average Rating:

 73 (3 votes)

Comments:

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Lethal Weapon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 
Soundtrack

 Eric Clapton / David Sanborn / Michael Kamen

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[First added to this chart: 01/26/2015]

Year of Release:

1987

Appears in:

3 charts

Rank in 1987:

None

Rank in 1980s:

None

Average Rating:

 72 (4 votes)

Comments:

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Best Ever Soundtracks Pt 1 composition

Decade	Albums	%
1930s	0	0%
1940s	0	0%
1950s	0	0%
1960s	8	11%
1970s	20	29%
1980s	12	17%
1990s	13	19%
2000s	16	23%
2010s	1	1%
2020s	0	0%

Artist	Albums	%
Various Artists	7	10%
Roy Budd	2	3%
Vangelis	2	3%
Curtis Mayfield	2	3%
Jerry Goldsmith	1	1%
Ennio Morricone	1	1%
Mychael Danna	1	1%
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Country	Albums	%
	24	34%
	13	19%
	8	11%
	6	9%
	4	6%
	3	4%
	2	3%
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From mutley88 11/17/2018 12:16

So the three albums are obvious & not your favourites, what sort of chart is that. Sounds like one made by someone who doesn't know soundtracks.

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From Steppenwolf666 11/15/2018 13:42

I'm not throwing toys, just pointing out your omissions. I wouldn't listen to many of your choices either.And the three I've mentioned aren't necessarily my favourites, just obvious to anyone who knows something about soundtracks.

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From mutley88 11/14/2018 17:22

Open to constructive critics suggestions, no need to throw toys out just because doesn't include your favourites. Would rather chart be rated for what's in it than for what's not. No Shaft can you seriously compare to Curtis Mayfields Pusherman or James Browns The Boss, its become almost a parody. Suspira Goblins soundtrack may enhance the film but listened to on its own doesn't bear repeated listening. The Third Man though Harry Lime Theme iconic can you really sit through an album of zither music that's slightly repetitive. Stand by every choice, not happy make your own.

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From Steppenwolf666 10/26/2018 15:49

No "Shaft", "Suspiria" or "The Third Man" in the top 20 you must be joking.

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From sssvnnn 10/16/2016 21:53

Very interesting chart.
I sure don´t know all of the movies or soundtracks and I don´t agree with al of your choices, but the Chart Looks cool and a bit besides the Mainstream.
I like that.
Thanks for introducing me to the brilliant Irmin Schmidt album Kamasutra.
I didn´know that it existed right now.

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From mandomikey 12/27/2015 17:39

Great concept for a list.... Reminds me that I need to find a way to see/hear "Lagaan". My one gripe would be that it would've been swell to see something scored by either Ennio Morricone, Goblin, or John Carpenter at the top of the list.

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From newjlp 03/15/2015 11:24

Some great picks here! Planete Sauvage, Run Lola Run, La Ragazza Fuoristrada are all excellent. And thanks for introducing me to Satin Whale.

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