Ravenous
Damon Albarn · 1999
74 min · 22 tracks · alternative rock
A haunting blend of atmospheric soundscapes and eerie melodies that evoke the wilderness and trepidation of a cinematic journey.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Cave — This lengthy track encapsulates the album's haunting atmosphere, featuring layered instrumentation that evolves throughout its eight minutes, embodying the film's tension.
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Noises Off — With its brief but impactful duration, this track utilizes unsettling sound effects that mirror the film’s suspenseful moments, showcasing Albarn's innovative sound design.
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Cannibal Fantasy — This piece blends dissonant melodies with rhythmic pulses, capturing the primal themes of the narrative while highlighting Albarn's ability to fuse various musical styles.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive auditory exploration
- haunting soundscapes for reflection
- evocative atmosphere of trepidation
- cinematic journey through wilderness
- patient unfolding of narratives
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1999, Ravenous marks Damon Albarn's first major foray into film scoring, following his success with Blur. This soundtrack showcases his eclectic musicality outside mainstream Britpop, illustrating a transition towards more experimental and atmospheric compositions.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hail Columbia 2:44
- 2 Boyd’s Journey 3:03
- 3 Welcome to Fort Spencer 1:42
- 4 Noises Off 1:55
- 5 Stranger at the Window 1:39
- 6 Colquhoun’s Story 4:44
- 7 Weendigo Myth 1:24
- 8 Trek to the Cave 4:24
- 9 “He Was Licking Me” 1:42
- 10 The Cave 8:01
- 11 “Run” 2:12
- 12 “Let’s Go Kill That Bastard” 3:52
- 13 “The Pit” 4:37
- 14 Ives Returns 0:50
- 15 Cannibal Fantasy 2:14
- 16 A Game of Two Shoulders 2:26
- 17 Checkmate 2:18
- 18 Martha and the Horses 3:17
- 19 Ives Torments Boyd and Kills Knox 2:18
- 20 Manifest Destiny 5:21
- 21 Saveoursoulissa 8:40
- 22 End Titles 5:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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