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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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