Road to Perdition cover

Released 24 years ago this June

Road to Perdition

Thomas Newman · 2002

70 min · 27 tracks

A haunting blend of orchestral textures and minimalist motifs that evoke a sense of melancholy and tension.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
  • haunting orchestral textures throughout
  • evocative soundscapes for reflection
  • melancholy themes for quiet moments
  • dynamic journey through tension

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Road to Perdition' in 2002, Thomas Newman had established himself as a prominent film composer, following his acclaimed work on films like 'American Beauty' (1999). This soundtrack marked a continued evolution in his style, integrating rich emotional depth with intricate sonic landscapes, further solidifying his status within Hollywood's elite composers.
Stylistic neighbors
Max Richter· Ólafur Arnalds· Ludovico Einaudi

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rock Island, 1931 3:22
  • 2 Wake 1:55
  • 3 Just the Feller 2:44
  • 4 Mr. Rance 1:38
  • 5 Bit Borrowers 2:25
  • 6 Murder (in four parts) 7:54
  • 7 Road to Chicago 3:06
  • 8 Reading Room 1:25
  • 9 Someday Sweetheart 3:06
  • 10 Meet Maguire 1:44
  • 11 Blood Dog 1:06
  • 12 Finn McGovern 2:11
  • 13 The Farm 2:09
  • 14 Dirty Money 3:10
  • 15 Rain Hammers 2:41
  • 16 A Blind Eye 2:27
  • 17 Nothing to Trade 2:25
  • 18 Queer Notions 2:46
  • 19 Virgin Mary 1:34
  • 20 Shoot the Dead 2:25
  • 21 Grave Drive 1:20
  • 22 Cathedral 2:40
  • 23 There'll Be Some Changes Made 2:59
  • 24 Ghosts 3:40
  • 25 Lexington Hotel, Room 1432 1:45
  • 26 Road to Perdition 3:55
  • 27 Perdition (piano duet) 1:39

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