Phantom Thread (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jonny Greenwood · 2018
55 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock
A haunting blend of orchestral motifs and minimalist textures that evoke the emotional intricacies of love and obsession.
Top tracks — play these first
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Alma — This track encapsulates the emotional core of the film with its lush strings and unsettling undertones, reflecting the character’s inner turmoil.
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The Tailor of Fitzrovia — Its delicate piano work paired with subtle orchestration mirrors the meticulous craft of tailoring central to the film's narrative.
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Endless Superstition — This piece builds suspense through its dissonant harmonies, perfectly aligning with the film's themes of obsession and fear.
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House of Woodcock — With its intricate arrangement, this track highlights the duality of beauty and tension that runs throughout the protagonist's world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe soundtrack's intricate motifs and atmospheric textures create a compelling listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features recurring motifs that evolve across multiple tracks, creating a sense of thematic continuity.
- Several pieces are built around sparse instrumentation, often using strings and piano to create tension and atmosphere.
- Tracks like 'Phantom Thread I' and 'Phantom Thread IV' serve as bookends, framing the album with similar melodic ideas that develop throughout.
- 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
- steady pacing with subtle tension
- haunting ambiance for reflective moments
- immersive listening for quiet evenings
- evocative soundscapes for introspection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, energetic tracks
- prefer standalone, catchy songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Jonny Greenwood released the Phantom Thread soundtrack in January 2018, he was already an established composer known for his work on films like There Will Be Blood and The Master. This soundtrack marked his third collaboration with director Paul Thomas Anderson, solidifying their creative partnership at a time when Greenwood was transitioning from rock musician to acclaimed film composer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thom Yorke· Radiohead· Sigur Rós
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Phantom Thread I 3:36
- 2 The Hem 2:43
- 3 Sandalwood I 2:40
- 4 The Tailor of Fitzrovia 2:31
- 5 Alma 4:07
- 6 Boletus Felleus 3:13
- 7 Phantom Thread II 3:55
- 8 Catch Hold 2:15
- 9 Never Cursed 3:46
- 10 That’s as May Be 1:27
- 11 Phantom Thread III 2:22
- 12 I’ll Follow Tomorrow 1:22
- 13 House of Woodcock 3:53
- 14 Sandalwood II 3:43
- 15 Barbara Rose 4:40
- 16 Endless Superstition 3:05
- 17 Phantom Thread IV 2:59
- 18 For the Hungry Boy 3:41
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