Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack cover

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Tina Turner · 1985

44 min · 6 tracks · country · funk · R&B

A sweeping orchestral score intertwines with pop-infused anthems, embodying the film's dystopian spirit.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing fluctuations
  • contemplative late-night moods

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Features the hit 'We Don’t Need Another Hero,' elevating Turner's profile significantly.
Themes
Bartertown chaos· dystopian resilience· tribal rhythms
Career context
In 1985, Maurice Jarre was already an established composer known for his work on 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Doctor Zhivago.' The soundtrack for 'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome' came during a period when he was transitioning into more contemporary projects, marking his collaboration with Tina Turner and showcasing his ability to blend classical composition with modern pop influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Aretha Franklin· Janis Joplin· Chaka Khan
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Break Every Rule — Continues the cinematic and anthemic energy with a pop-rock vibe.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Blade Runner by Vangelis — Shares a dystopian atmosphere with lush synths and orchestral elements, enhancing themes of survival.
Outside by David Bowie — Merges theatrical elements with a dystopian narrative, featuring eclectic sounds that resonate with Thunderdome's chaos.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)".

  • 1 We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome) Start here 6:09
  • 2 One of the Living 5:58
  • 3 Bartertown 8:27
  • 4 The Children 2:12
  • 5 Coming Home 15:10
  • 6 We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome) (instrumental) 6:29

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This album is considered a Breakthrough in Tina Turner's catalog. Features the hit 'We Don’t Need Another Hero,' elevating Turner's profile significantly.

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