GENRE: Music - Soundtrack
HONORS: none
REVIEW: Every epic movie needs a great soundtrack. Not every teen is (or was) crazy about the Twilight phenomenon, but a significant number were AND are. The Twilight soundtrack had the typical pop class acts, but the New Moon soundtrack was a nice surprise with songs by Thom Yorke, Grizzly Bear, and OK GO!. This time around, they have lightened up the dark mood with a line up that is pleasing and upbeat. Fringe bands like Metric, Bon Iver & St. Vincent, and a collaborative song by Beck and Bat for Lashes are mixed in with the more mainstream, but still cool artists like Vampire Weekend, The Bravery, and The Black Keys. This soundtrack has thoughtful style and an originality that young people can't deem as cheesy as the corresponding movie romance.
OPINION: I have never heard of some of these bands, but the opening song by Metric is a hit. Definitely a soundtrack that is smart and tasteful.
IDEAS: Background music for a Twilight movie showing or book group perhaps.
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