A cool film needs a cool soundtrack, right? And none come cooler than Atomic Blonde. A double LP filled to the brim with needle drops of some of the '80s best known cuts, as well as some under the radar gems, and a smattering of brand new tracks recorded especially for the movie. David Bowie, George Michael, The Clash, Nena, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and A Flock Of Seagulls of course need no introduction, and they all contribute absolutely killer songs here. Rubbing shoulders with these A-listers are lesser known acts such as Re-Flex, whose track The Politics of Dancing was a minor hit in the UK and is a pure '80s synth-pop banger from start to finish. After The Fire went from playing uninspired prog rock to recording the should-have-been classic Der Kommissar, full of funky guitar licks and a chorus so hook-laden it should be illegal. Voices Carry by American new wave band 'Til Tuesday features Aimee Mann on vocals and is an all-timer everyone needs on vinyl. The record is rounded out by a series of covers of classic '80s tracks. Industrial noise pop band Health offering a fresh take on New Order’s Blue Monday which turns the cold original into a sublime slice of melodic mayhem that breaks down into into electro shoegaze before going full dance floor to finish. Lex recording artists Kaleida supply a moody ethereal version of Nena’s 99 Luftballons. And finally composer Tyler Bates teams up with Marilyn Manson for a cover of Ministry’s Stigmata, which sounds like Manson going back to his Spooky Kids roots, and is urgent as all hell. Four sides of killer music wrapped in a beautiful package for one of the best action films this year. Featuring original hand painted artwork by classic pulp novel artist Ron Lesser, and pressed on 180 Gram Black Vinyl
