Artist: Various Artists
Tracks: 12
Released: 2008
"Supermassive Black Hole" by Muse is probably the most energizing of the album. Strong guitar tones overlayed with melodious vocals make for a truly out of this world experience. "Decode", a Paramore track, combines a haunting instrumental track with truly "Twilight"-versed lyrics. In general, the song pulls it off, but there's something missing from the chorus, as if there's a note that's been drawn out too long to fill empty space. "Full Moon" by The Black Ghosts provides a light indy/folk note to the album. The lyrics create an engaging story, and the instrumentals are simple enough to compliment it perfectly. "Leave Out All the Rest", penned by Linkin Park, adds a bittersweet element to the soundtrack. Emotional lyrics and subtle instrumentals allow you to feel the true impact of the track. "Spotlight" by Mute Math has a peppy beat accompanied by interesting sound effects. The vocals actually blend well with the pop rock instrumentals, and give a lighthearted touch to the scene. "Go All the Way (Into the Twilight)" by Perry Farrell was probably chosen for it's title and inclusive lyrics, however, the electronica/pop track does begin to grow on you after hearing it a few times. Though it starts slow, this track is worth taking a few minutes to hear. "Tremble For My Beloved", performed by Collective Soul, has amazingly long instrumental breaks between verses and lines, though if you had the patience, the song turns out pretty catchy. The lyrics are repetitive, but the instrumentals keep you guessing. "I Caught Myself", the second track by Paramore, has a less ominous tone than the first song. It floats somewhere in between peppy and emotionally confusing; the beat sells fun and energetic, while the lyrics tell tales of a confused teen. Overall, the effect is surprisingly impressive and definitely worth taking a few minutes of your time to listen to. "Eyes On Fire" by Blue Foundation seems to be an acapella track with instrumentals added as almost a side-thought. The lyrics are imaginative, and the vocal performer is engaging. "Never Think", performed by Rob Pattinson (pictured above, top), provides his unique vocals and an excellent guitar accompaniment. Though an actor, and not exclusively an artist, Pattinson has a lot of potential, as reflected in this track. "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" is definitely the feel-good track of the album. Whimsical, child-like lyrics and soft instrumentals help you find a happy place. "Bella's Lullaby" by Carter Burwell, adds a classical touch and an amazing closing to an overall very good album. Though a purely instrumental track, subtle hints of an orchestra's contribution add nicely to a piano dominated song, conveying just as much meaning as any lyrics could, rising to create happy elements and then slowly lowering to more somber tones.
A world-wide pop culture phenomenon, Twilight has taken the world by storm. The soundtrack was able to capture and better the scenes in which they were placed, though the movie itself may not have been up to par. If you're feeling adventurous, feel free to check out a Twilight movie trailer:
*Stay tuned to read the release of my Twilight movie review, coming soon