Dear friend, this is Charlie’s life and the music that accompanies him as he grows and blooms. Emotional ballads and dance anthems — those are just a couple of its perks.
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Released 10 years ago, “TRON: Legacy” is a sci-fi flick that didn’t quite measure up to its hype. But imperfectly de-aged Jeff Bridges and simplistic plot aside, “TRON: Legacy” has had a lasting impact through its classic score from electronic legend Daft Punk and the profound effect it had on the French house duo’s career.
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The reemergence of the hit 2000s anime has generated new attention on the show’s grand soundtrack.
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Twenty years ago, Juan Luis Guerra’s fifth studio album blessed the world with its poetic spin on bachata.
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Time to break out the L word for how iconic this movie soundtrack is — love, not lesbians.
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The music of “Bojack Horseman” captures its titular character’s struggles with mental health and fame as he navigates the superficial world of “Hollywoo.”
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Melody’s Echo Chamber uses experimental instrumentals and multilingual lyrics to explore the rabbit hole of her imaginative mind.
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Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys still exudes MCR's rock and roll authenticity with a glam punk twist a decade after its release.
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Five years ago, the release of Adele’s third studio album marked her triumphant comeback in a new direction that symbolized reconciliation and moving on from relationships, steering away from her signature heartbroken style.
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Released Nov. 9, 1970, Derek and the Dominos’ Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs serves as both a fascinating note in rock history and a timeless expression of the blues.
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In OutKast’s fourth studio album, revved up production techniques and political critiques carry a chaotic omen into the 21st century. 20 years after its release, the album remains hauntingly relevant.
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Move over “Santa Buddies,” it’s time to settle this debate once and for all.
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In the words of a certain wannabe indie band, “If you don’t get on some soundtrack, you're screwed!” Halloween is the perfect time to revisit the indulgent soundtrack of one of the best feminist cult classics to date.
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25 years ago, Smashing Pumpkins released their third album, a sprawling exploration of the human condition and a high-water mark for the band.
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In the five years since its release, Julien Baker’s self-produced first record has aged into a testament to humankind’s ability to change and progress.
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25 years after its release, No Doubt’s third album lives on through its quirky new wave ska, breakup melodrama, and Gwen Stefani’s digestible feminism.
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The 2010s pop king burst into the limelight with his chart-topping debut Doo-Wops & Hooligans, a breezy dance record dedicated to the wild side in us all.
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Original interpretations get a seat on this list.
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