The film version of this Fall's sequel to Twilight isn't all fans have been rabidly anticipating — the New Moon soundtrack picked up enough steam to be released today instead of next Tuesday. It's no wonder it was rushed out; Death Cab for Cutie's video for "Meet Me on the Equinox", premiered to much fanfare, as did the tracklist, revealed barely a month ago.
The wait is over, and you can go buy the disc, download it, or stream the soundtrack on MySpace for free today. I've been listening for the past couple of days, and like my feelings for Robert Pattinson, I'm crushing pretty hard on it. Music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas did a great job compiling songs — all originals for the soundtrack — that evoke the teenage heartbreak vibe of New Moon while featuring a roster of talented bands.
Find out what's worth the iPod space when you read more.
I'm a pretty big Death Cab fan, but "Meet Me on the Equinox" doesn't do much for me — instead, The Killer's "White Demon Love Song" is the better rocking, evocative love song.
It was interesting to me when people were perplexed about Thom Yorke's appearance on this soundtrack, when there was an awesomely-placed Radiohead song over Twilight's end credits. Yorke's solo effort, "Hearing Damage" has the same edgy feeling as "15 Step," and I'm definitely trying to figure out when it will play in the movie (it sounds ideal to break down to).
It's fun to play the where-does-this-song-go game; "Monsters" by Hurricane Bells has to be played when things are good between Bella and Jacob, while "The Violet Hour" by Sea Wolf is another one of the few upbeat songs on the album. I'd bet the relieved-sounding ballad "Shooting the Moon" by OK Go ends up being one of the movie's last songs.
Considering the movie's plot, there are the expected mournful tunes, such as the remarkable "Possibility" by Lykke Li, who came into my consciousness last year and is about to hit everyone else's this year. Grizzly Bear's Slow Life also beautifully illustrates Bella's sad sack mood (total break up song).
Stephenie Meyer's favorite band Muse of course appears with "I Belong To You" — and it's a lively, bittersweet track (I'm betting it's wrapping up the credits).
Have you gotten a chance to listen to the New Moon soundtrack? Tell me what songs have caught your ear below, and to talk more album reviews, join the Music Review Group or the Movies of Twilight group in the community!
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i have not heard it yet BUT if muse is on the soundtrack I will definitely listen to it ASAP!!!
1New Moon soundtrack is far better than Twilight. My fav track is Satellite Heart by Anya Marina followed closely by Possibility by Lykke Li. The only track I had heard by Li that I really liked was a remix/mash up of Kings of Leon's Knocked Up. Was never a Radiohead convert but the track Hearing Damage has made me one. Overall this soundtrack is solid and if you have read the book New Moon then this feels emotional a better fit musically than the Twilight soundtrack from last year. It's also a great cd to walk around listening to on a cool fall day...no joke:-)
2I decided not to listen to it until after I see the movie. I think music is a big part of the film and I feel it would almost ruin the moments in the film where the songs are played if I listened to the soundtrack right now. But I will totally buy it after I see New Moon.
3I'm not going to try to pander to the Twilight fan base like so many of these types of articles tend to do. But this has got the be the most unlikely soundtrack I've ever seen for an otherwise cut-price movie franchise.
4But will the mostly young, female audience truly appreciate the music contained?
I have my doubts. Still, great songs by BRMC, Thom Yorke and especially Grizzly Bear.
I love The Killers's A White Demon Love Song
Brandon's so sexy on
it 
5Just bought it. I was very disappointed becasue I thought the new Muse song was on there... and it wasn't. To be honest, I really think this able is no good. I was IN LOVE with the Twighlight album. It was the only CD I have ever been able to listen to from begining to end without skipping and I could listen to over and over and over without getting sick of, I just love it! But as far as new moon.... well sad to say it sucks
6I am very disappointed with this soundtrack.
7What a letdown.
I hope the movie changes my mind.
The first 2 songs are the only thing keeping it going, talk about BORING!!!!
Great, great soundtrack and I've been listening to since Friday. I LOVE "Slow Life" by Grizzly Bear. It's kinda beautiful!!
8i havent heard this cd yet but with all the artists that i heard are on it i am dying to! im excited to hear the killes song and death cab for cuties and after reading thid article i really want to hear that Lykke Li song.
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