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This article is about the soundtrack to the 2007 live-action film. For the soundtrack to the 1986 animated film, see The Transformers The Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. For other uses, see Transformers (disambiguation).
Transformers: The Album
Soundtrack album by
Various Artists
ReleasedJune 26, 2007 (2007-06-26)
Genre
Length47:31
LanguageEnglish
LabelWarner Bros.
ProducerDiarmuid Quinn, Jeff Aldrich, Mike Shinoda[1]
Transformers chronology
Transformers: The Album Transformers: The Score
Alternative cover
Alternative cover
Singles from Transformers: The Album
  1. "What I've Done"
    Released: April 2, 2007
  2. "Before It's Too Late (Sam and Mikaela's Theme)"
    Released: June 5, 2007
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Soundtrack.Net[3]
Common Sense Media[4]

Transformers: The Album is a compilation album of various artists music from the 2007 live-action film Transformers. The official single from the album is "Before It's Too Late (Sam and Mikaela's Theme)" by the Goo Goo Dolls.

The first single "What I've Done" by Linkin Park was 5× Platinum rated by RIAA in the United States and rated as gold in Germany and 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

# Title Performer(s) Notes
1 "What I've Done" Linkin Park Ending Theme #1 (leads into end credits); and is audible on Bumblebee's radio when Sam Witwicky drops Mikaela Banes off at her house, and during the theatrical trailer & some commercials.
2 "Doomsday Clock" Smashing Pumpkins 2nd song in the end credits; instrumental version played during Bumblebee vs. Brawl battle.
3 "This Moment" Disturbed 3rd song in the end credits; also played briefly on Bumblebee's radio as he pulls into Bobby Bolivia's parking lot.
4 "Before It's Too Late (Sam and Mikaela's Theme)" Goo Goo Dolls Instrumental version played in scene where Sam Witwicky and Mikaela Banes drive off with Bumblebee into the night after the fight with Decepticon Barricade.
5 "Pretty Handsome Awkward" The Used Instrumental version played during Bumblebee vs. Barricade chase scene.
6 "Passion's Killing Floor" HIM Opening guitar riff played on the radio in Sam's room right before his car is stolen for the second time.
7 "What's It Feel Like to Be a Ghost?" Taking Back Sunday Not used in film.
8 "Second to None (ft. Mike Shinoda)" Styles of Beyond Played briefly on Bumblebee's radio as Optimus Prime formally introduces him.
9 "End of the World" Armor for Sleep Not used in film.
10 "Retina and the Sky" Idiot Pilot Not used in film.
11 "Technical Difficulties" Julien-K 4th and last song in the end credits.
12 "Transformers Theme" Mutemath Not used in film.

Not included in the Soundtrack

# Title Performer(s) Notes
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

Chart (2007) Peak
position
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

References

  1. ^ Credits
  2. ^ AllMusic review
  3. ^ Brennan, Mike. "Review". Soundtrack.Net.
  4. ^ "Review". Common Sense Media.
  5. ^ Katie Hasty. "T.I. Is Top Dog Again On The Billboard 200", Billboard.com. July 11, 2007.
  6. ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Soundtrack Albums)". Billboard.
  7. ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard.
  8. ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard.
  9. ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
  10. ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard.
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