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WALL·E

Thomas Newman · 2008

62 min · 38 tracks

Whimsical orchestral arrangements intertwine with electronic textures, creating a nostalgic yet futuristic soundscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Define Dancing — This track beautifully captures the film's romantic essence with its elegant waltz, underscoring a pivotal moment between WALL·E and EVE that highlights their connection.
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    La Vie en rose — A cover of the classic song, it serves as a touching musical motif throughout the film, emphasizing themes of love and nostalgia while evoking the character's longing.
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    Down to Earth — The closing track blends orchestral grandeur with emotional depth, encapsulating the narrative arc and offering a sense of resolution after WALL·E's journey.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The score combines orchestral and electronic textures effectively, creating a unique soundscape for the film.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks, such as 'WALL·E' and 'EVE', utilize minimalist motifs that repeat and evolve, creating a sense of continuity throughout the score.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical emotional journeys
  • short immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic exploration of themes
  • wave-like pacing experience

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time of the WALL·E soundtrack's release in 2008, Thomas Newman was an established composer known for his work on films like American Beauty and Finding Nemo. This album marked his continued collaboration with Pixar, building on the success of his previous scores and solidifying his reputation for crafting emotionally resonant music that enhances storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Put On Your Sunday Clothes 1:17
  • 2 2815 A.D. 3:28
  • 3 WALL·E 1:59
  • 4 The Spaceship 1:41
  • 5 EVE 1:02
  • 6 Thrust 0:41
  • 7 Bubble Wrap 0:50
  • 8 La Vie en rose 3:24
  • 9 Eye Surgery 0:40
  • 10 Worry Wait 1:19
  • 11 First Date 1:19
  • 12 EVE Retrieve 2:19
  • 13 The Axiom 2:24
  • 14 BnL 0:20
  • 15 Foreign Contaminant 2:06
  • 16 Repair Ward 2:20
  • 17 72 Degrees and Sunny 3:12
  • 18 Typing Bot 0:47
  • 19 Septuacentennial 0:14
  • 20 Gopher 0:40
  • 21 WALL·E’s Pod Adventure 1:13
  • 22 Define Dancing 2:23
  • 23 No Splashing No Diving 0:47
  • 24 All That Love’s About 0:37
  • 25 M-O 0:46
  • 26 Directive A-113 2:05
  • 27 Mutiny! 1:29
  • 28 Fixing WALL·E 2:07
  • 29 Rogue Robots 2:02
  • 30 March of the Gels 0:54
  • 31 Tilt 2:00
  • 32 The Holo-Detector 1:07
  • 33 Hyperjump 1:04
  • 34 Desperate EVE 0:56
  • 35 Static 1:43
  • 36 It Only Takes a Moment 1:07
  • 37 Down to Earth 5:58
  • 38 Horizon 12.2 1:27

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