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The Vampire Diaries: Original Television Soundtrack

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The best thing about "The Vampire Diaries" is that every aspect is incredible. The acting is fantastic, the writing witty, the stories absorbing - and the music amazing. Every week has one song or more that defines a scene in the show, and this soundtrack brings many of those moments. For example, "Bloodstream" recalls a moment from the season one finale that was one of the most talked about moments of the show, while "Sleep Alone" instantly brings back one of the most suspenseful parts of the seventh episode. But the best part is how varied the tracks are. "We Radiate" has a disco-like sound to it, while Placebo's cover of Kate Bush's song "Running Up That Hill" is more indie rock, and the original score pieces by Michael Suby are haunting and beautiful.

What makes this soundtrack stand out, in my humble opinion, is how true it is to the tone of the series. Every track has the sound and texture of a "TVD" moment, and this album is an excellent addition to the show. But you don't have to be a show watcher to enjoy the songs (although for anyone interested, "The Vampire Diaries" is highly recommended quality TV). Don't let the cover art fool you - this CD stands on its own.

I have always thought the music on the Vampire Diaries was appropriate and beautiful. When I found out there was a soundtrack I knew that it was a must have. The music is incredible, in fact, there isn't one song on the album that I don't love. There are some surprisingly fun tracks like "Obsession" by Sky Ferreira and "Head Over Heels" by Digital Daggers, but if you want a CD to listen to that is emotionally powerful and great for when you are in more of a mellow mood, this is the one for you.

Music is great/awesome. Love being introduced to the 'unknowns'; will not disappoint! Haunting, romantic, rockin' & hip; it has it all.

This is an awsum collection of songs from the hit TV show The Vampire Diaries and contains an amazing collection of songs from a variety of people a must for any true Vampire Diaries fan.

I enjoyed the CD, but there were some songs that were not so good. Overall good CD. I would advise listening to it twice.

I think the only problem is that the show has SO much music that it's going to be hard getting a lot of it onto a soundtrack, but this is a very full CD and quite representative. I had some songs already from artists like Placebo and Bat for Lashes.

The show has only released one soundtrack...just one. It would have been nice if they had released a soundtrack for each season, then maybe they would have a better representation because they've featured some awesome music. Of course, if the artist isn't willing to offer up their music, then what is the music producers to do? I bought the soundtrack, which was a good start, but have filled in with mp3s of my favorites and now have an incredible TVD playlist.

Hardest thing to find, found on Amazon!! I love this CD soo much. It came soo fast!! and in perfect condition!!!

Disclaimer: I have never watched "The Vampire Diaries." It's one of those hundreds of TV shows I plan to get around to watching sometime.

But I don't plan to wait to listen to the music. In fact, nobody with a taste for good music should hold off on "The Vampire Diaries: Original Television Soundtrack," an onslaught of brilliant alternate rock (Silversun Pickups), pop (Bat For Lashes) and a tinge of electronica (Goldfrapp). Lots of beats, lots of strong melodies, and lots of great remixes.

The album opens with a trickling, delicate melody called "Stefan's Theme," which sets a suitably haunted atmosphere for... you know, a soundtrack based on a VAMPIRE show. After that, we're hit by a trio of rock anthems: Placebo's brooding, haunted "Running Up That Hill," the Silversun Pickups' buzzing whirling rocker "Currency of Love," and the murky beat-heavy "Hammock" by the Howls.

Then the soundtrack dips into softer songs: fragile little ballads (Digital Daggers, Stateless, Plumb), dramatic pop anthems (Sounds Under Radio, Mads Langer), gleaming chilly techno (Goldfrapp), earthy acoustic guitar ballads (Jason Walker), blazing zwippy pop-rock (Sky Ferreira), and a creepy finale by Michael Suby that flickers between dark urgency and delicate eeriness.

The best songs: the nimble electro-riddled "On Melancholy Hill (Feed Me Remix)" by Gorillaz, the Smashing Pumpkins' lean blazing "Fellowship, and Bat For Lashes' "Sleep Alone," which is remixed with a darker edge, strong beats and great cloudy swathe of synth.

Rock, indie pop, electronica, and some solid remixes that enhance the quality of the original. Honestly, there isn't a single song on "The Vampire Diaries: Original Television Soundtrack" that I dislike, which is a rarity for any soundtrack. Some are higher-quality than others, but all of them have charm.

The musicians here rely on a lot of piano, strings, electric guitars and bucketloads of synth. Some are soft and romantic, some are ominous and eerie, and some are just out-'n'-out rock that adds an urgent tone to the soundtrack. All the artists do a good job evoking the right moods... except one. I adore Goldfrapp's "We Radiate," but it is totally out of place, since it doesn't sound like any of the other songs.

And the instrumentals by Michael Suby serve as nice bookends to the rest of the music -- one is a nice buildup to the rest of the songs, and the other is a dramatic, complex outro.

I don't know if the songs fit the TV show, but "The Vampire Diaries: Original Television Soundtrack" is a brilliant collection of excellent songs. Can't wait for the next volume.

I love all the music on this CD. However I was waiting for the song All I Need by Within Temptation. That song is so beautiful! The Song was played on the Miss Mystic Falls Episode when Damon and Elena danced together. You could really see and feel the chemistry between them at that moment!

I however love the show very much I do love the music they put on there and enjoy the cd very much.