Drive

Label: Sony Music
Release Year: 2011
Barcode: 886919751628
Country: UK
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Hybrid
Composer: Cliff Martinez

Drive (2011) is a neo-noir crime drama directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, starring Ryan Gosling as an unnamed Hollywood stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver. The film is notable for its minimalist dialogue, slow-burning tension, and stylish visual aesthetic, blending elements of action, romance, and existentialism. The plot revolves around the driver becoming entangled in a violent underworld after a heist goes wrong, leading to a series of brutal confrontations. The film's moody, atmospheric tone is enhanced by Refn's use of deliberate pacing, sharp cinematography, and intense bursts of violence, making Drive a modern cult classic.

The soundtrack, curated by composer Cliff Martinez, is integral to the film's atmospheric feel, blending synth-heavy, 80s-inspired electronic music with more orchestral elements. Tracks like "A Real Hero" by College & Electric Youth and "Nightcall" by Kavinsky perfectly complement the neon-lit Los Angeles backdrop and the protagonist’s internal struggle. Martinez's score adds an eerie, dreamlike quality to the film, enhancing both the tension and the emotional depth. The music plays a critical role in setting the tone, becoming a character in itself within the narrative, and has been widely praised for its distinct retro-futuristic sound.

Track Listing

Night Call
Kavinsky / Lovefoxxx

Under Your Spell
Desire

A Real Hero (feat. Electric Youth)
College

Oh My Love
Riziero Ortolani / Rina Ranieri

Tick of the Clock
Chromatics

Rubber Head
Cliff Martinez

I Drive
Cliff Martinez

He Had a Good Time
Cliff Martinez

They Broke His Pelvis
Cliff Martinez

Kick Your Teeth
Cliff Martinez

Where's the Deluxe Version?
Cliff Martinez

See You in Four
Cliff Martinez

After The Chase
Cliff Martinez

Hammer
Cliff Martinez

Wrong Floor
Cliff Martinez

Skull Crushing
Cliff Martinez

My Name on a Car
Cliff Martinez

On The Beach
Cliff Martinez

Bride of Deluxe
Cliff Martinez

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