Thomas Newman is a top-notch screen composer with 14 Academy Award nominations and seven Grammy awards under his belt. He's part of a talented family, including his dad Alfred, brother David, and cousin Randy Newman. Among his many notable scores, the one that stands out is his work on the 1999 film American Beauty, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. This score is special because Newman chose to use mostly percussion instruments, which perfectly captured the "moral ambiguity" of the film. The result is a haunting and unique soundtrack that's easily recognizable to anyone who's seen the movie. We're proud to release this masterpiece on blood red rose vinyl, matching the original album art and the film's dramatic ending.

Tracklist: A1. Dead Already A2. Arose A3. Power of Denial A4. Lunch w/ the King A5. Mental Boy A6. Mr. Smarty-Man A7. Root Beer A8. American Beauty A9. Bloodless Freak A10. Choking the Bishop B1. Weirdest Home Videos B2. Structure & Discipline B3. Spartanette B4. Angela Undress B5. Marine B6. Walk Home B7. Blood Red B8. Any Other Name B9. Still Dead