Transformers: The Album is a compilation album of various artists music from the 2007 film Transformers. The official single from the album is "Before It's Too Late (Sam and Mikaela's Theme)" by the Goo Goo Dolls.
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| Released | June 26, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2006–2007 | |||
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| Length | 47:31 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
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| Singles from Transformers: The Album | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Soundtrack.Net |  [3] |
| Common Sense Media | [4] |
The first single "What I've Done" by Linkin Park was 6× Platinum certified by RIAA in the United States, 2× Platinum in Germany, and gold in Japan. The soundtrack debuted at number 21 on the U.S Billboard 200, selling about 32,000 copies in its first week. The album has sold 150,000 copies.[5] Each group on the album, except for Julien-K, was signed to a label owned by Warner Music Group at the time of the album's release. Tracks 7, 9, 10, and 12 do not appear in the actual film.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "What I've Done" | Linkin Park | Linkin Park | 3:25 |
| 2. | "Doomsday Clock" | Billy Corgan | The Smashing Pumpkins | 3:44 |
| 3. | "This Moment" | Disturbed | Disturbed | 3:05 |
| 4. | "Before It's Too Late (Sam and Mikaela's Theme)" | John Rzeznik | Goo Goo Dolls | 3:05 |
| 5. | "Pretty Handsome Awkward" |
| The Used | 3:35 |
| 6. | "Passion's Killing Floor" | Ville Valo | HIM | 5:14 |
| 7. | "What's It Feel Like to Be a Ghost?" | Taking Back Sunday | Taking Back Sunday | 3:43 |
| 8. | "Second to None" (feat. Mike Shinoda) | Mike Shinoda | Styles of Beyond | 3:07 |
| 9. | "End of the World" |
| Armor for Sleep | 4:10 |
| 10. | "Retina and the Sky" |
| Idiot Pilot | 3:37 |
| 11. | "Technical Difficulties" | Julien-K | Julien-K | 4:22 |
| 12. | "Transformers Theme" |
| Mutemath | 2:46 |
| Total length: | 47:31 | |||
Not included in the soundtrack
edit| # | Title | Performer(s) | Notes |
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| 1 | "Drive" | The Cars | Played on Bumblebee's radio after Mikaela Banes dumps Trent at the park, prompting Sam Witwicky to offer her a ride. |
| 2 | "Sexual Healing" | Marvin Gaye | Played on Bumblebee's radio before he drives Sam Witwicky and Mikaela Banes over a romantic view on a hillside. |
| 3 | "I Got You (I Feel Good)" | James Brown | Played by Bumblebee as Sam Witwicky kicks the radio before Mikaela Banes steps out. |
| 4 | "Baby Come Back" | Player | Played on Bumblebee's radio after he turns over his engine, prompting Sam Witwicky to drive Mikaela Banes home. |
| 5 | "Battle Without Honor or Humanity" | Tomoyasu Hotei | Played to introduce Bumblebee's new look. |
Chart performance
edit| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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| US Soundtrack Albums (Billboard)[6] | 2 |
| US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[7] | 6 |
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[8] | 12 |
| US Billboard 200[9] | 21 |
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[10] | 21 |
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Transformers: The Album - Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ AllMusic review
- ^ Brennan, Mike. "Review". Soundtrack.Net.
- ^ "Review". Common Sense Media.
- ^ Hasty, Katie (July 11, 2007). "T.I. Is Top Dog Again On The Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Soundtrack Albums)". Billboard.
- ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard.
- ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard.
- ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
- ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard.
External links
edit- Transformers: The Album at Discogs (list of releases)