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Track Listings
| 1. Night Call (Kavinsky) |
| 2. Tick of the Clock (Chromatics) |
| 3. Rubber Head (Cliff Martinez) |
| 4. I Drive (Cliff Martinez) |
| 5. He Had a Good Time (Cliff Martinez) |
| 6. They Broke His Pelvis (Cliff Martinez) |
| 7. Kick Your Teeth (Cliff Martinez) |
| 8. Where s The Deluxe Version? (Cliff Martinez) |
| 9. See You in Four (Cliff Martinez) |
| 10. After The Chase (Cliff Martinez) |
| 11. Hammer (Cliff Martinez) |
| 12. Wrong Floor (Cliff Martinez) |
| 13. Skull Crushing (Cliff Martinez) |
| 14. My Name on a Car (Cliff Martinez) |
| 15. On The Beach (Cliff Martinez) |
| 16. Oh My Love (Riziero Ortolani & Rina Ranieri) |
| 17. Under Your Spell (Desire) |
| 18. A Real Hero (College feat. Electric Youth) |
| 19. Bride of Deluxe (Cliff Martinez) |
Editorial Reviews
Score by Cliff Martinez ("Traffic") to the 2011 Ryan Gosling thriller, plus original songs by The Chromatics ; Desire ; Kavinsky & Lovefoxx ; Riz Ortolani and College.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
164 of 168 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Rare Example Of Electronic Tones Working To Perfection With The Cinematography. Martinez Delivers A Masterful Score
September 19, 2011
Format:MP3 Music
Drive is an experience to be had. I waited to see the film before I reviewed the score because I felt like I needed to experience the sound and image of this film together. I'm glad I did. The effect of the score may be lost upon an unreferenced listen, but let me tell you that Cliff Martinez has done something quite amazing here. Drive is a pure adrenaline rush of a film. Nicolas Winding Refn has crafted a supreme thriller. The music of the film is the most important bonding element of this violent and suspenseful tale. The film is filled with stunning imagery and long duration takes. It also features a seamless soundscape between score and song.
Drive has a vintage feel. It feels as if it were made in the 70's but remodeled for modern day. Very much like a beautifully restored vintage car. The character of the driver feels as if he was plucked right out from a spaghetti western. He barely speaks and dons a jacket with a scorpion on the back (very much like El Mariachi's jacket in Desperado). The song choices will be the first thing that the audiences will pay attention to. The songs selected fit the same thematic feel of the movie. They sound like they are 80's hits but are all modern songs with a vivid techno pulse. Cliff Martinez then crafts his stunning score around this universe. The music lacks any graspable structure and is a sonic wash of electronic tones. The way it works in the film is absolutely stunning. I can only describe the music as colorful. There was a point in the film where Ryan Gosling was driving and the sequence was just him driving at night. The shot composition was tight with shallow focus so all you saw was blurs of colors. At that point I felt a rush as the music took over and all you heard were these tones of the night. Cool and crisp, I was able to close my eyes for just a few seconds and see distinct colors as the tones shifted. Martinez also plays the emotions heavy with the relationship between the driver, Irene and Benicio. The score crafts an incredible bubbling tension as well. The way it works with the editing of certain scenes is amazing. Refn is also unafraid to let silence play. A lot of times you will have pockets of pure silence that are broken with a startling sound. The sound design is impeccable and Martinez knows when music is not needed at all. All in all this is a masterful, bold and unique experience.
Drive is a rare example of electronic tones working to perfection with the colors and shot composition of the film. This is as tense as it gets; the score and songs MUST be experienced with the film. Do yourself a favor and see the movie before attempting this listen as it will make it the full experience. Cliff Martinez has done so much with so little here and has composed one of the best scores of the year. This is as untraditional as it gets, but it's oh so good. Damn good.
Drive has a vintage feel. It feels as if it were made in the 70's but remodeled for modern day. Very much like a beautifully restored vintage car. The character of the driver feels as if he was plucked right out from a spaghetti western. He barely speaks and dons a jacket with a scorpion on the back (very much like El Mariachi's jacket in Desperado). The song choices will be the first thing that the audiences will pay attention to. The songs selected fit the same thematic feel of the movie. They sound like they are 80's hits but are all modern songs with a vivid techno pulse. Cliff Martinez then crafts his stunning score around this universe. The music lacks any graspable structure and is a sonic wash of electronic tones. The way it works in the film is absolutely stunning. I can only describe the music as colorful. There was a point in the film where Ryan Gosling was driving and the sequence was just him driving at night. The shot composition was tight with shallow focus so all you saw was blurs of colors. At that point I felt a rush as the music took over and all you heard were these tones of the night. Cool and crisp, I was able to close my eyes for just a few seconds and see distinct colors as the tones shifted. Martinez also plays the emotions heavy with the relationship between the driver, Irene and Benicio. The score crafts an incredible bubbling tension as well. The way it works with the editing of certain scenes is amazing. Refn is also unafraid to let silence play. A lot of times you will have pockets of pure silence that are broken with a startling sound. The sound design is impeccable and Martinez knows when music is not needed at all. All in all this is a masterful, bold and unique experience.
Drive is a rare example of electronic tones working to perfection with the colors and shot composition of the film. This is as tense as it gets; the score and songs MUST be experienced with the film. Do yourself a favor and see the movie before attempting this listen as it will make it the full experience. Cliff Martinez has done so much with so little here and has composed one of the best scores of the year. This is as untraditional as it gets, but it's oh so good. Damn good.
79 of 82 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Music
After seeing Drive I walked out of the movie theater knowing I had to have the soundtrack, which doesn't happen very often. Drive feels like a modern take on the action thrillers of the late 70's and 80's, and the soundtrack only matches that theme. With a retro synth sound not only does it fit the movie perfectly, it also stands well on its own. This soundtrack will definitely help the late night drives home from work feel a little more exciting.
41 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By S. Blair
Format:MP3 Music
I also knew I had to have the soundtrack halfway into the movie :) It's perfection and the film/music reminded me a lot of the coolness in Heat, True Romance and The Professional. LOVE THIS FILM!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
great relaxing vibe
The sound track is a great mix between some adrenaline beats and sweet cruzzing sound. I would definitely recommend you get this sound track if your a guy who likes to drive... Read more
Published 4 days ago by DAve
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome at night
Listen to at night in the dark with some friends and some good bourbon on a rooftop deck in spring.
Published 6 days ago by CJS
5.0 out of 5 stars
it's required
I pretty much listen to this when I drive. So the name of the album is perfect, I feel like a real human being. And a real hero.
Published 6 days ago by Marty
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great soundtrack
Love to drive to this soundtrack. Good mix of vocal and instrumental tracks with an 80's vibe. I recommend it.
Published 16 days ago by Jared
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome awesome awesome
The best track in the album is "A real hero". "Under your spell" comes next. This album is a must buy, must hear and a must keep. Buy original from Amazon. Read more
Published 19 days ago by J. George
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great soundtrack and price
Had all the music I remember from the movie, which I loved-- great price for the quality and quantity. Also great driving music. A must for any fan of the film.
Published 22 days ago by Travis Drahozal
5.0 out of 5 stars
Why Did I Wait?
Seriously, if you saw the movie, and you noticed the music enough to look this item up on Amazon, buy this album. Read more
Published 1 month ago by John Phillips
3.0 out of 5 stars
Depressing
The soundtrack is very depressing but good and its definitely perfect for the movie. It has a 80s feel to it.
Published 1 month ago by RJ KLAIBER
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drive soundtrack...
Music like it used to be - good! And fine road-trip tunes, too....bought the soundtrack because it made an excellent movie excellenter.
Published 1 month ago by Dena J. Coughlin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Soundtrack
I bought this for my boyfriend after we saw the movie because we really liked the music. It downloaded perfectly and he loved it. He has listened to it over and over.
Published 1 month ago by amberngriggs
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