X-Men: The Last Stand
John Powell · 2006
61 min · 27 tracks · film score
A sweeping orchestral score infused with emotional depth, tension, and dramatic crescendos that mirror the film's themes.
Why this album works
'X-Men: The Last Stand' soundtrack received critical acclaim and was pivotal in showcasing Powell's ability to blend orchestral and thematic elements. The album's commercial success helped push the boundaries of superhero film scores during a period when the genre was rapidly evolving.
- Best for
- dramatic crescendos with emotional depth dynamic journey with varied peaks intense moments that build tension
- Context
- By 2006, John Powell was an established film composer, known for his work on scores like 'Shrek' and 'The Bourne Identity'. 'X-Men: The Last Stand' marked his third collaboration with the franchise, following 'X-Men' (2000) and 'X2: X-Men United' (2003), solidifying his reputation in blockbuster scoring.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bear McCreary· Joseph Trapanese· Hans Zimmer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 20 Years Ago 1:10
- 2 Bathroom Titles 1:08
- 3 The Church of Magneto / "Raven Is My Slave Name" 2:40
- 4 Meet Leech, Then Off to the Lake 2:38
- 5 Whirlpool of Love 2:02
- 6 Examining Jean 1:12
- 7 Dark Phoenix Standout 1:28
- 8 Angel's Cure 2:32
- 9 Jean and Logan 1:39
- 10 Dark Phoenix Awakes 1:44
- 11 Rejection Is Never Easy 1:08
- 12 Magneto Plots 2:05
- 13 Entering the House 1:18
- 14 Dark Phoenix's Tragedy 3:13
- 15 Farewell to X 0:30
- 16 The Funeral 2:52
- 17 Skating on the Pond 1:12
- 18 Cure Wars 2:59
- 19 Fight in the Woods 3:04
- 20 St. Lupus Day 3:02
- 21 Building Bridges 1:16
- 22 Shock and No Oars 1:16
- 23 Attack on Alcatraz 4:37
- 24 Massacre 0:31
- 25 The Battle of the Cure Standout 4:21
- 26 Phoenix Rises Standout 4:21
- 27 The Last Stand 5:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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