Good Time Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Oneohtrix Point Never · 2017
47 min · 14 tracks · electronic music
A pulsating blend of synth-driven soundscapes and fragmented melodies, evoking a sense of urgency and unease.
Top tracks — play these first
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Good Time — The title track encapsulates the film's frenetic energy, combining hypnotic rhythms with ethereal synths that mirror the protagonist's chaotic journey.
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The Pure and the Damned — Featuring haunting vocals by Iggy Pop, this track provides an emotional core to the soundtrack, contrasting with its otherwise abrasive sound palette.
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Bail Bonds — This brief yet impactful piece showcases Oneohtrix Point Never's skillful use of tension-building sound design, perfectly aligning with the film's narrative stakes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe soundtrack effectively combines urgent synths with ambient textures, enhancing its distinctiveness and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build tension through repetitive motifs and layered synths, while the second half shifts to more ambient soundscapes.
- Several tracks utilize abrupt transitions and dissonant chords, creating a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
- The album's running time is just over 40 minutes, with most tracks averaging around three minutes, allowing for quick shifts in mood and atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- urgent soundscapes that evoke tension
- dynamic progression with unexpected peaks
- immersive experience for focused listening
- thrilling moments of unsettling calm
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward, catchy tracks
- prefer predictable, steady pacing
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 11, 2017, this soundtrack marked Oneohtrix Point Never's first collaboration with the Safdie brothers for their film 'Good Time'. At this point in his career, he was already well-established in the electronic music scene, having released critically acclaimed albums like 'Garden of Delete' in 2015. This album further solidified his reputation as an innovator in ambient and experimental music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tim Hecker· Fennesz· Brian Eno
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Good Time 6:52
- 2 Bail Bonds 2:24
- 3 6th Floor 1:16
- 4 Hospital Escape / Access‐A‐Ride 4:11
- 5 Ray Wakes Up 3:50
- 6 Entry to White Castle 2:25
- 7 Flashback 3:24
- 8 Adventurers 0:59
- 9 Romance Apocalypse 2:13
- 10 The Acid Hits 3:44
- 11 Leaving the Park 5:13
- 12 Connie 5:03
- 13 The Pure and the Damned 4:34
- 14 The Beatdown 1:08
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