Anyone who follows the indie rock music scene may have already discovered the New Moon soundtrack. I heard it for the first time a few days ago and I’d like to give a quick review.
If you know anything about the New Moon series and these bands, you’re probably confused by the fact that all of these bands have produced original music for this soundtrack.
You might be like me in this case. I had no idea what New Moon was, and it’s probably because I have no connection to that demographic and I’m by no means interested in a show or movie about vampires.
This is different from most soundtracks in the sense that I doubt these bands have ever even watched the show. In fact, these are the last bands I’d expect to see on a show that appeals to teens with an affinity for pop culture.
Nonetheless, some of the finest names in indie rock are present on this soundtrack, and we should be grateful for it. While there’s absolutely no need to see this movie if New Moon isn’t your cup of tea, there’s every reason to check this album out if indie rock is your thing.
With big names like Grizzly Bear, Bon Iver, Thom Yorke, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and others, this is the best compilation CD I’ve heard since Dark Was the Night came out earlier this year.
There are some truly original compositions on this CD, and many of them would be standout tracks on any of these artists’ original albums. That says enough about the quality of this release.
Forget about what this was made for. These could all be the songs for a Hannah Montana soundtrack for all I care. If the music is this good, I’ll be buying it.
About the author: being a guitar player too, he’s also written a Guitar Superstars review blog to praise the software that boosted his skills.