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The Social Network

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross · 2010

66 min · 19 tracks

A haunting blend of electronic textures and orchestral elements that evoke tension and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting soundscapes for introspection
  • wave-like pacing with tension
  • dynamic exploration of emotions
  • evocative themes of anxiety
  • for focused late nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party tracks
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Social Network' was released in 2010, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross had already established their reputation for innovative work in film scoring. This marked Reznor's first Oscar win, coming after a successful career as the frontman of Nine Inch Nails. The collaboration with Ross signaled a new direction for both artists as they transitioned from music production to film composition.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hand Covers Bruise 4:18
  • 2 In Motion 4:56
  • 3 A Familiar Taste 3:35
  • 4 It Catches Up With You 1:39
  • 5 Intriguing Possibilities 4:24
  • 6 Painted Sun in Abstract 3:29
  • 7 3:14 Every Night 4:03
  • 8 Pieces Form the Whole 4:16
  • 9 Carbon Prevails 3:53
  • 10 Eventually We Find Our Way 4:17
  • 11 Penetration 1:14
  • 12 In the Hall of the Mountain King 2:21
  • 13 On We March 4:14
  • 14 Magnetic 2:10
  • 15 Almost Home 3:33
  • 16 Hand Covers Bruise (reprise) 1:52
  • 17 Complication With Optimistic Outcome 3:19
  • 18 The Gentle Hum of Anxiety 3:53
  • 19 Soft Trees Break the Fall 4:45

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