The bulk of the album is comprised of classic rock hits from the 70's and 80's. It is refreshing to see a horror film that is clearly courting a younger audience not load up on the current crop of metal bands to provide "dark and creepy" songs. For example, take a look at such offerings as Saw III, Freddy vs. Jason, and the Masters of Horror collection. It's not that there is anything wrong with that soundtrack, I like a lot of what's on them. I just like that there is someone out there that finds appropriate music among the classics, and remembers that there was music before the last few years.
Anyway, the songs that play between Tyler Bates bookends are a good number of known songs that make you just want to turn up the stereo to 11. You will find such hits as Blue Oyster Cult's "Don't Fear the Reaper," Nazareth's "Love Hurts," Rush's "Tom Sawyer," and Kiss' "God of Thunder." There is also the unexpected inclusion of "Halloween II" by the masters of horror punk, The Misfits. It would have been nice if there were a few more oddball picks like that. Still this is a solid collection of tunes that will hopefully fit the film that Rob has created.
Perhaps taking a cue from the 20th Anniversary edition of the Halloween soundtrack, or just continuing the trend he started with his first two films, each song is separated with a snip of dialogue from the film. All I can say is that these bits are definitely not from the original film, and is increasing my anticipation of the new take.
The soundtrack ends with Nan Vernon's version of "Mr. Sandman," which I presume will play over the closing credits. What? Never heard of Nan Vernon? Well, neither have I, but no matter. This song is deliciously sweet with a just a touch of evil sprinkled throughout. The perfect closer.
Article comments
1 - Chris
Halloween came out in 1978.
2 - Anthony Hogg
"Way back in 1979..." I think you mean, 1978.
Also, would've been good to have a tracklisting with this blog. Overall, good job, though.