Anthology:_Movie_Themes_1974–1998

<i>Anthology: Movie Themes 1974–1998</i>

Anthology: Movie Themes 1974–1998

2017 compilation album by John Carpenter

Anthology: Movie Themes 1974–1998 is the first compilation album by American film director and composer John Carpenter, released on October 20, 2017, through Sacred Bones Records.[1] The album features re-recordings of Carpenter's best known film score themes,[2] and was created in collaboration with Carpenter's son Cody Carpenter and his godson Daniel Davies.[1] To coincide with the album's release, a remix of "Halloween" by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross was also released.[3]

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Critical reception

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Upon its release, Anthology: Movie Themes 1974–1998 received positive reviews from music critics.[4]

Track listing

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All music is composed by John Carpenter, except as noted

Included with the deluxe limited edition vinyl releases was a 7" single that had two tracks that were left off of the album.[1][11]

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Personnel

  • John Carpenter – composition, performance, recording
  • Cody Carpenter – performance, recording
  • Daniel Davies – performance, recording

Additional personnel

  • John Spiker – recording and bass on "In the Mouth of Madness"
  • John Konesky – guitar on "In the Mouth of Madness"
  • Scott Seiver – drums on "In the Mouth of Madness"
  • Ben Lee – harmonica on "They Live"
  • Jay Shaw – layout and design

Charts

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References

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    Grow, Kory (August 22, 2017). "Filmmaker John Carpenter to Revisit Greatest Hits on New Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
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    Simpson, Paul. "John Carpenter – Anthology: Movie Themes 1974–1998". AllMusic. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
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    Kreps, Daniel (October 13, 2017). "Hear Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross' Chilling Take on 'Halloween' Theme". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 26, 2017.
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    "Anthology: Movie Themes 1974–1998 – John Carpenter". Metacritic. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
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    Roffman, Michael (October 16, 2017). "John Carpenter – Anthology: Movie Themes 1974–1998". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
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    Bronstein, David (October 18, 2017). "John Carpenter's Anthology Movie Themes: 1974–1998 (Album)". Dread Central. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
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    Bauer, Matt (October 31, 2017). "John Carpenter: Anthology: Movie Themes 1974–1998". Exclaim!. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
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    Gill, Andy (October 19, 2017). "Album reviews: Niall Horan – Flicker, Pink – Beautiful Trauma, Destroyer – Ken". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2022-05-07. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
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    Mojo November 2017, p.112
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    Marsh, Calum (October 23, 2017). "John Carpenter: Anthology: Movie Themes 1974–1998". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
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    "John Carpenter Anthology: Movie Themes 1974–1998". Sacred Bones Records. Archived from the original on October 11, 2017. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
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    "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
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    "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
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