Oliver! – Original Soundtrack Recording cover

Oliver! – Original Soundtrack Recording

Lionel Bart · 1968

51 min · 14 tracks

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

76 /100
Alpine
Higher than 83% of albums we've rated

The soundtrack effectively combines memorable melodies and theatrical arrangements, making it a solid representation of its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with an overture that introduces key musical themes before transitioning into the first song.
  • Many tracks feature call-and-response structures, particularly in ensemble numbers like 'Consider Yourself' and 'Oom-Pah-Pah'.
  • The final track revisits melodies from earlier songs, creating a cyclical feel to the album's conclusion.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Overture 2:01
  • 2 Food, Glorious Food / Oliver! 5:44
  • 3 Boy for Sale 2:59
  • 4 Where Is Love? 3:02
  • 5 Pick a Pocket or Two 2:42
  • 6 Consider Yourself 5:51
  • 7 I'd Do Anything 3:46
  • 8 Be Back Soon 2:52
  • 9 As Long as He Needs Me 4:44
  • 10 Who Will Buy? 6:54
  • 11 It's a Fine Life 3:28
  • 12 Reviewing the Situation 3:44
  • 13 Oom-Pah-Pah 2:30
  • 14 Finale (Where Is Love? / Consider Yourself) 1:16

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