Edge Of Love, The - Various Artists

Advantages: Emotive and groundbreaking pieces.
Disadvantages: They could have done more with the cover-art.

...have not yet seen The Edge of Love but the costumes and era is exactly my thing so I decided to splash out on the soundtrack. The soundtrack contains original songs and score by Angelo Badalamenti who has been composing for films since 1973. His previous work has mostly included horror/thriller scores for some well-known movies (Mulholland Drive, The Beach etc.) The majority of the lyrics were written by the films Director, John Maybury. Instrumentals ...
...this score. It's very pleasant and the pieces all flow together. I've had it on in the background while doing other things, which works brilliantly but turn it way up and the story comes alive. Many of the songs pertain to World War II which is an integral part of the film and its story. Badalamenti has really captured the excitement and terror of the bombs and has created very fitting music for each moment. My favourite piece is 'Under Fire' which ... Read review