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. The album features re-recordings of Carpenter's best known film score themes, and was created in collaboration with Carpenter's son Cody Carpenter and his godson Daniel Davies. To coincide with the album's release, a remix of "Halloween" by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross was also released.
Critical reception
Upon its release, Anthology: Movie Themes 1974–1998 received positive reviews from music critics.
Track listing
Included with the deluxe limited edition vinyl releases was a 7" single that had two tracks that were left off of the album.
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 Chart (2017) Peak position
Future In August 2023, a follow up to the album was announced for Sacred Bones Records, titled Anthology II: Movie Themes 1976–1988, and was released on October 6, 2023.
References Mojo November 2017, p.112
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