Road to Perdition
Thomas Newman · 2002
70 min · 27 tracks
A haunting orchestral score intertwines melancholic melodies with subtle dissonance, perfectly encapsulating themes of loss and redemption.
Top tracks — play these first
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Murder (in four parts) — This piece intricately captures the film’s dark themes through its complex arrangement that mirrors the tension and moral ambiguity faced by the characters.
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Road to Perdition — The title track serves as a poignant culmination of the score, marrying Newman’s signature haunting motifs with a sense of closure and reflection.
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Someday Sweetheart — This track juxtaposes nostalgia with sorrow, using a delicate melody that evokes the bittersweet nature of memories throughout the film.
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
- seek instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Thomas Newman released Road to Perdition in 2002, he was already an established film composer known for his work on American Beauty. This soundtrack followed his critically acclaimed scores and showcased his ability to blend emotional depth with unique instrumentation, further solidifying his reputation in the industry.
- 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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