Layer Cake

Label: EMI
Release Year: 2004
Barcode: 724386643223
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack
Genre: House, Classical, Pop Rock, New Wave, Hard Rock

Layer Cake (2004), directed by Matthew Vaughn, is a sleek British crime thriller that follows an unnamed cocaine dealer, played by Daniel Craig, who plans to retire from the drug trade but gets pulled deeper into a complex web of betrayal, violence, and shifting loyalties. Stylish and tightly plotted, the film explores the intricate "layer cake" of British organized crime, where everyone is trying to outmaneuver each other for survival and profit. With sharp dialogue, clever twists, and a standout performance by Craig — which helped launch his career into stardom — Layer Cake stands out as a modern classic in the British gangster genre, blending gritty realism with cool, calculated storytelling.

The Layer Cake soundtrack is an eclectic and atmospheric blend of rock, electronic, and indie tracks that perfectly mirrors the film’s slick, moody tone. Featuring artists like The Rolling Stones ("Gimme Shelter"), Duran Duran ("Ordinary World"), and Lisa Gerrard, alongside contemporary acts like The Source and FC Kahuna, the soundtrack mixes iconic classics with edgy, modern sounds. Each track underscores the shifting moods of the story — from moments of tense negotiation to bursts of sudden violence — making the music not just a background element but a crucial part of the film’s stylish identity.

Track Listing

Hayling (Radio Edit)
FC/Kahuna

Opening
Ilan Eshkeri, Steve McLaughlin

She Sells Sanctuary
The Cult

Can't Get Blue Monday Out Of My Head
Kylie Minogue Vs. New Order

You Got The Love (Original Radio Mix)
The Source, Candi Staton

Drive To The Boatyard
Ilan Eshkeri

Junky Fight
Lisa Gerrard

Making Plans For Nigel
XTC

Ordinary World
Duran Duran

Ruthless Gravity
Craig Armstrong

Four To The Floor (Soulsavers Mix)
Starsailor

Drive To The Warehouse
Ilan Eshkeri, Lisa Gerrard

Aria (With Michael Gambon - Layer Cake Speech)
Lisa Gerrard

Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Joe Cocker

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