Mad Max: Fury Road
Junkie XL · 2015
71 min · 17 tracks · electronica
A relentless sonic barrage of pulsating rhythms and atmospheric soundscapes that echo the chaos of a post-apocalyptic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Survive Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Immortan’s Citadel — This track captures the imposing presence of the film's antagonist through its heavy percussion and layered synths, embodying the oppressive atmosphere of the citadel.
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We Are Not Things — Featuring haunting vocal elements interwoven with driving beats, this piece underscores the emotional core of the film's themes of resilience and survival against dehumanization.
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Storm Is Coming — The escalating tension in this track mirrors the film's narrative arc, combining urgent strings and throbbing bass to evoke an impending sense of doom.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe score effectively captures the film's intensity with intricate compositions and seamless transitions.
What we noticed
- Many tracks utilize layered percussion and synth textures, building tension and urgency throughout the score.
- Several pieces incorporate motifs that recur in different forms, enhancing thematic continuity across the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless energy for workouts
- dynamic progression through chaos
- wave-like pacing with intensity
- immersive experience for films
- focus-enhancing background for tasks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, mellow sounds
- seek standalone, catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This soundtrack established Junkie XL's reputation as a film composer.
- Career context
- When Junkie XL released this soundtrack in 2015, he was transitioning from a commercial music producer to a sought-after film composer. Having previously gained attention for his work in the electronic music scene and remixes, this score marked his first major collaboration with director George Miller, solidifying his place in cinematic music following his successful contributions to films like 'Deadpool' and 'Divergent'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Chemical Brothers· Fatboy Slim· Moby
Tracklist
- 1 Survive Start here 1:30
- 2 Escape 2:14
- 3 Immortan’s Citadel 8:41
- 4 Blood Bag 2:30
- 5 Spikey Cars 3:11
- 6 Storm Is Coming 5:36
- 7 We Are Not Things 1:37
- 8 Water 3:15
- 9 The Rig 4:13
- 10 Brothers in Arms 4:22
- 11 The Bog 6:58
- 12 Redemption 1:45
- 13 Many Mothers 5:15
- 14 Claw Trucks 5:31
- 15 Chapter Doof (extended version) 7:04
- 16 My Name Is Max (extended version) 4:42
- 17 Let Them Up 2:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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