Alita: Battle Angel cover

Alita: Battle Angel

Junkie XL · 2019

64 min · 20 tracks · electronica

A pulsating blend of orchestral swells and electronic beats that evoke a futuristic dystopia.

Why this album works

The 'Alita: Battle Angel' soundtrack received critical acclaim for its innovative fusion of genres, contributing to the film's overall atmosphere. It helped cement Junkie XL's reputation in Hollywood and showcased the growing trend of integrating electronic music into blockbuster film scores, influencing future soundtracks within the genre.
Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks pulsating rhythms for focused listening immersive soundscapes for escapism
Context
When Junkie XL released the soundtrack for 'Alita: Battle Angel' in 2019, he was already an established composer known for his work on films like 'Mad Max: Fury Road'. This marked a continuation of his transition from electronic music producer to film score composer, showcasing his ability to merge cinematic soundscapes with modern electronic elements.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Discovery 3:13
  • 2 I Don't Even Know My Own Name Standout 5:44
  • 3 What's Your Dream? 3:16
  • 4 Double Identity 1:54
  • 5 The Warrior Within Standout 3:31
  • 6 A Dark Past 1:29
  • 7 In Time You'll Remember 0:58
  • 8 Nova's Orders 2:48
  • 9 Jackers Mission 2:36
  • 10 Unlocking the Past 3:52
  • 11 Whose Body Is This? 2:06
  • 12 Grewishka's Revenge 4:23
  • 13 Broken Doll 2:34
  • 14 With Me 5:41
  • 15 I'd Give You My Heart 3:07
  • 16 You Just Lost a Puppet 2:30
  • 17 What Did You Do? 3:41
  • 18 In the Clouds 3:56
  • 19 Raising the Sword 1:43
  • 20 Motorball Standout 5:14

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