Soundtracks are geared toward pushing scenes along; the songs chosen have to be specific to the scene so the viewers can experience how the characters feel. Another thing that soundtracks offer is a showcase of various artists in similar genres. It’s a way to discover new bands.
“Batman: Arkham City” is no different. The soundtrack to the video game, which comes out October 18th, will be released October 4th, giving fans a taste of what to expect when the game comes out.
Listening to the 12 song original soundtrack, each song pushes the story forward and I can imagine the type of scene that is happening on screen. The artists involved do a fantastic job providing insight via their eclectic brand of atmospheric music. With a storied history that Batman provides, “Batman: Arkham City” is yet another chapter to a magical story that has touched the hearts of millions across the world.
If anything, the soundtrack to “Batman: Arkham City” will garner attention to artists who have yet to break through to the mainstream, artists such as Coheed and Cambria, Blaqk Audio and The Damned Things.
“Batman: Arkham City” continues upon the foundation of “Batman: Arkham Asylum,” with Arkham City serving as the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal master-minds.
Fans of the Batman franchise will find this collection of music a wonderful breath of fresh air. With the game being released on October 18th, millions of Batman nation can prepare themselves for what’s to come.
Track listing:
1. Panic! At The Disco – Mercenary
2. Coheed and Cambria – Deranged
3. The Duke Spirit – Creature
4. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Shadow On The Run
5. Blaqk Audio – Afterdark
6. The Raveonettes – Oh, Stranger
7. (Crosses) – The Years
8. The Damned Things – Trophy Widow
9. Daughtry – Drown In You
10. The Boxer Rebellion – Losing You
11. Serj Tankian – Total Paranoia
*Bonus Collector’s Edition track
12. A Place to Bury Strangers – In The Shadow