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August 29, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 258
V/A, Radio Days: Selections From The Original Soundtrack of The Motion Picture (1987) When I worked in a video store – “video” very much too, DVDs were only just coming in then, we had about 10 on the new release shelf, how archaic – it was the late 1990s. And I set about like a […]Archive
August 27, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Theodore Shapiro: Destroyer (OST)
Theodore Shapiro Destroyer [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] Lakeshore Records I haven’t always noticed a Theodore Shapiro score (which might indicate he’s doing his job correctly) but when I do I am generally impressed. And though his score for Destroyer is not his typical orchestra fare and relies more on washes of synths, big build of […]Archive
August 25, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Nicholas Britell: Succession [OST]
Nicholas Britell Succession Original Series Soundtrack Milan Records You might point to anything else first – the direction, the script, the casting, the acting, particular shots – but I think one of the crucial elements of Succession (one of the greatest TV shows of all time, despite debuting just a year ago) is the score […]Archive
July 25, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 277
Ryuichi Sakamoto, Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence [OST] (1983) I don’t know how I arrived at this – because I’ve yet to see the film – but I imagine it was just as part of an exploration of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s work (which is ongoing). And I fell for this score on first listen. Hooked. But I can tell you something […]Archive
July 19, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 280
Trini Lopez featuring The Ventures + Nancy Ames, The Trini Lopez Show [OST] (1968) There’s never anything but joy when I hear Trini Lopez – obviously there’s The Classic Album – and that’s my all-time favourite from him, sure. But it hasn’t stopped me hunting out more. Including this, the latest to my collection – the soundtrack to his TV show, […]Archive
July 4, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
V/A: Vox Lux [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
Various Artists: Vox Lux [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] Three Six Zero Recordings/Columbia Records Straight up, I’ll tell you that I fucking loved this movie! And I would have been prepared to love the soundtrack just for the Scott Walker score. And when I say that I mean just for exisiting – I was on board with the idea before hearing it, or […]Archive
June 16, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Dolly Parton: Dumplin’ [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
Dolly Parton Dumplin’ [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] RCA Records Label Nashville First off, it’s a great movie – really worthwhile. Strong, subtle performances, an interesting set of themes and more grit and heart than the typical Hollywood comedy fare. It’s funny too – but has more than just humour. And one of the big themes of the film […]Archive
June 12, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 292
Ennio Morricone, Un Uoma Da Rispettare [OST] (1972) Having followed whatever I can find by Ennio Morricone across the last two decades I’m now at a place where if I see something – I buy it. Even if I haven’t heard it. So it was with this, recently. It made me actuall watch the film – in English it’s called The Master Touch. And it’s not […]Archive
April 17, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 316
V/A, Office Space [OST] (1999) I was so hooked on Office Space as soon as I saw it. Watched it at the movie theatre twice – then it was a flat-staple on DVD and VOD-services – back in the days of “Saturn” as I recall…and the music was always a crucial component, but I never thought to hunt […]Archive
April 13, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 317
Miles Davis, Ascenseur pour l’echafaud (Lift to the scaffold) (1958) When I got hooked on Miles Davis – really hooked! – it was the years of $10 bargain CDs. And this was really a bargain! So you’d grab four or five at a time, and sometimes I’d get four or five Miles Davis CDs in one go, live albums, compilations, […]Archive
April 4, 2019 by Simon Sweetman