THE 50 MOST ESSENTIAL MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS. Today: #45-41. More: tomorrow.

Caffè Lattè presents:

THE MOST ESSENTIAL

MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS

For decades, songs and movies have been matched. The most successful are effective tools, cross-promoting both the music and the film in which they are featured; giving one or both longevity. Here are 50 Motion Picture Soundtrack Albums that evoke memories of the films they appeared in. The criteria was to include only movie soundtracks which consisted largely of new material, rather than a compilation of older songs or remakes.

 

45

BLACK PANTHER

2018

Chadwick Boseman will forever be remembered as the actor that brought to life Marvel’s Black Panther. Kendrick Lamar is the pivotal figure on the film’s soundtrack album which topped the US and Canadian Album Charts.

44

SPACE JAM

1996

Michael Jordan starred in this film alongside Looney Tunes characters. The soundtrack album peaked at #2 in America. Among its tracks are singles by Seal, Monica, All-4-One and R. Kelly’s grand ballad “I Believe I Can Fly”. 

43

COCKTAIL  

1988

The romantic comedy film starring Tom Cruise and Bryan Brown boasted a soundtrack which contained two global chart-topping singles: “Kokomo” by The Beach Boys and “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin. 

42

DO THE RIGHT THING

1989

Spike Lee created the screenplay for this watershed film which he also directed and produced. It featured the influential Public Enemy track “Fight The Power”. 

41

THE MISSION

1986

This album contains some of the best cinema music ever composed by Ennio Morricone. He managed to create a score as thrilling as the acting from screen legends such as Robert DeNiro, Jeremy Irons and Liam Neeson. The award-winning music is the perfect accompaniment to the stunning cinematography.