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Seeing as how I LOVE film, and I have in fact seen The Social Network, I decided to give the soundtrack a gander as well. I love it, and then last night, the Hollywood Foreign Press agreed with me, as the film and the film’s soundtrack won top prizes at the Golden Globes. I guess its a sign of the times we find ourselves in when our media, and most notably the film industry, thanks Facebook.

I’ll easily argue that the film’s success stems from a collaboration between Fincher and Reznor. It’s not the first time either, they both chipped in on a little masterpiece called Se7en. Both of these guys thrive on the darkness and the noir of film and music alike. I was skeptical of what the film would deliver, but all doubt aside, wow. An excellent script, a well casted esemble and a feel and sound that I’m very happy the Hollywood Foreign Press recognized. Also, I’d like to thank Ricky Gervais for one of the best comedic roastings of the Hollywood scene that I’ve witnessed in, well, I can’t remember.

This soundtrack is dark and vivid, I love the way its tempo fluctuates in a way that motivates you to keep listening. It has so many murky layers that allow you to explore and discover new sounds and feelngs everytime you listen to it. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross blow me away with this one. Comparable to Ghosts I-IV, and some of Trent’s work with the Quake and Quake II soundtracks. Here are some solid tracks. Enjoy.

This kind of quality requires headphones. Trust me.