Let me say, right at the start, that you do not have to be a fan of the Twilight books or films to appreciate the fantastic soundtrack albums that have accompanied each picture. I, personally, love the books and the films, so the music works even better for me, but each of the currently four soundtrack albums are a great blend of quiet, acoustic songs, indie rock, and overall a very cohesive sense of atmosphere (there will be a fifth CD when Breaking Dawn, part 2 is released next fall). I’ve discovered a handful of amazing artists through these CD’s, and some truly great songs. Among my favorites are “A Thousand Years,” by Christina Perri; “Possibility,” by Likke Li; “Supermassive Black Hole,” by Muse; and “Eclipse (All Yours),” by Metric. I’ll let you figure out which soundtracks they’re on.
These are the kind of collections that certainly gather strength from repeated listenings so, even if you aren’t into the books or films, you need to check out the music!
