John Wick: Chapter 2 – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Tyler Bates · 2017
73 min · 23 tracks
A blend of dark electronic textures and orchestral swells, driving the tension and intensity of John Wick's relentless world.
Top tracks — play these first
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Plastic Heart — This opening track sets the tone with an urgent electronic pulse that encapsulates the film's relentless pace and emotional stakes.
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Guns & Turtlenecks — With its dynamic rhythm and intense build-up, this track mirrors the film's climactic moments, blending action with a stylish flair.
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John Wick Reckoning — This piece captures the culmination of themes throughout the soundtrack, combining orchestral elements with a sense of finality and resolution.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe score effectively blends electronic and orchestral elements, enhancing the film's action while maintaining a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The soundtrack features a consistent use of dark electronic textures layered with orchestral elements, creating a tense atmosphere throughout.
- Many tracks incorporate driving rhythms that build intensity, often culminating in climactic moments that mirror the film's action sequences.
- Several pieces transition smoothly into one another, maintaining a cohesive flow that reflects the pacing of the film.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- pulsating energy buildup
- wave-like pacing
- high-stakes atmosphere
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2017, Tyler Bates had established himself as a prominent film composer, with the John Wick franchise marking a key highlight in his career. This soundtrack followed the success of the first John Wick score, further solidifying his partnership with director Chad Stahelski and showcasing his ability to create atmospheric soundscapes that enhance cinematic action.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Clint Mansell· Hans Zimmer· John Murphy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Plastic Heart 2:49
- 2 Shark Chevelle 1:17
- 3 Man of Focus 3:24
- 4 Sumo Showdown 3:20
- 5 Peace & Vodka 2:59
- 6 Missing Helen 2:16
- 7 Back in the Ground 2:22
- 8 Santino 5:49
- 9 Walk to Museum 1:03
- 10 Guns & Turtlenecks 1:41
- 11 Wick in Rome 2:28
- 12 Suits Maps and Guns 5:05
- 13 Fool 2:59
- 14 John Wick Mode 3:07
- 15 Razor Bath 5:29
- 16 Catacombs 3:49
- 17 La Vendetta 3:40
- 18 Fountain Foes 2:07
- 19 Knives on a Train 2:41
- 20 Presto Museum Battle 2:54
- 21 Mirror Mayhem 4:29
- 22 John Wick Reckoning 3:02
- 23 A Job to Do 4:50
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