Ultimately the only major complaint that can be held against the Road to Perdition OST is a lack of elaboration on the better tracks, since many of them are among the shorter selections. Fortunately, when all is said and done, these points easily outweigh the lesser moments (which are hardly skippable, if at all). Though bearing a few striking similarities to his other works ("Just the Feller" to American Beauty), this isn't at the compromise of quality. In fact, the immediate yet eerie similarities help build the atmosphere and theme which, as with The Shawshank Redemption OST, is build upon with an occasional piece to reflect the setting. Thomas Newman once again treats us with a wondrous collection that is sure to engage its listeners, regardless of whether they liked the film or not.
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