A film’s soundtrack is a necessary component to the total sum. The best use of music in film is not when its manipulative but rather acting as a character of its own, helping bring to life the filmmakers artistic vision. And this year, we’ve been graced with some truly fantastic new soundtracks—from Shane Carruth’s complex ethereal wonder Upstream Color to Clint Mansell’s stirringly sensuous Stoker. So to liven up your Wednesday afternoon, I’ve rounded up the best film soundtracks floating around in their enitrety. So whether you’re in the mood to transport yourself into a delicate and gauzy Coppola world or the existential romatic longing world of Wenders, peruse our listen and see whar perks up your emotions. Enjoy.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Almost Famous
The Virgin Suicides
Trainspotting
Requiem for a Dream
Upstream Color
A Clockwork Orange
Nashville
Pulp Fiction
The Last Waltz
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Natural Born Killers
Blue Velvet
Paris, Texas
Punch-Drunk Love
Waltz With Bashir
The Graduate
Schindler’s List
Spring Breakers
Amacord
Fire Walk With Me
Chungking Express
Magnolia
Elevator to the Gallows
Drive
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Taxi Driver
Superfly