Mad Max
Brian May · 1980
38 min · 19 tracks
A pulsating blend of orchestral drama and gritty rock textures that encapsulate the dystopian essence of a post-apocalyptic world.
Top tracks — play these first
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Max Decides on Vengeance — This track powerfully underscores Max's emotional turning point, combining intense orchestral swells with electric guitar riffs that reflect his resolve.
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The Final Chase — With its relentless pace and driving rhythm, this piece captures the urgency and tension of pursuit, effectively setting the tone for the film's climax.
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We'll Give 'em Back Their Heroes — This track stands out for its haunting melodies and poignant arrangement, reflecting the loss and desperation felt by characters in the narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends orchestral and rock elements effectively, but its cohesion suffers from the length and variety of styles.
What we noticed
- Several tracks utilize motifs that recur throughout the score, creating a sense of thematic unity.
- The last three tracks serve as a reflective conclusion, dropping the intensity and allowing for a more subdued atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Main Title 2:07
- 2 Max the Hunter 2:11
- 3 Max Decides on Vengeance 2:42
- 4 The Final Chase 1:49
- 5 The Terrible Death of Jim Goose 1:04
- 6 We'll Give 'em Back Their Heroes 1:14
- 7 Pain and Triumph 2:17
- 8 Dazed Goose 0:44
- 9 Foreboding in the Vast Landscape 2:09
- 10 Declaration of War 1:32
- 11 Flight From the Evil Toecutter 2:26
- 12 Pursuit and Tragedy 1:54
- 13 Jesse Alone, Uneasy and Exhausted 1:43
- 14 The Beach House 1:55
- 15 The Nightriders Rave 1:21
- 16 Jesse Searches for Her Child 0:55
- 17 Rampage of the Toecutter 1:49
- 18 The Crazing of Johnny the Boy 2:17
- 19 Outtakes Suite 5:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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