Original Motion Picture Score for The Virgin Suicides
by Air
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. AllMusic
    60
    Contemplative electronic mood-music in a minor key-
  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    The album is exceedingly strange yet scrupulously crafted and intelligent. Chances are that Air, as they fashioned this fetching and jejune and weirdly disturbing score, were also having a small laugh.

Awards & Rankings

53
#53 Best Album of 2000
66
#66 Most Discussed Album of 2000
83
#83 Most Shared Album of 2000

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. BramV
    Jun 8, 2009
    8
    Having served some time as my top-ranked album, the tunes now feel somewhat outpaced and predictable. Nonetheless, this album can convey a Having served some time as my top-ranked album, the tunes now feel somewhat outpaced and predictable. Nonetheless, this album can convey a great atmosphere and has, amongst others, helped setting the mood for several defining moments of my life. Strongly recommended blackout/background music.… Full Review »
  2. John
    Jul 22, 2006
    10
    One of the rare scores that functions just as beautifully as a stand-alone album as it does background music for its film, Air's Virgin One of the rare scores that functions just as beautifully as a stand-alone album as it does background music for its film, Air's Virgin Suicides soundtrack is a triumph. Warm, beautiful, and lush, this is one of the best soundtracks to be released in the last ten years. An absolute must-own, even if you're not an Air fan.… Full Review »
  3. Ricko
    Aug 12, 2020
    8
    I've not seen the film but I am a fan of Air. Based on this album I think I have a fair idea of the tone of the film and was so impressed byI've not seen the film but I am a fan of Air. Based on this album I think I have a fair idea of the tone of the film and was so impressed by this soundtrack I'll definitely check it out. It is a soundtrack/score in the typical sense i.e. there are no songs to speak of, just 40 minutes of music that I'm guessing worked well with the images. If your a fan of film scores you'll enjoy. Fans of Air may go either way as it is a bit of an outlier among their work. Not dissimilar to Arcade Fires "Her" soundtrack or Thom Yorkes "Suspiria". Doesn't fit in with the back catalog that much which might put fans off but for me a very worthwhile purchase.… Full Review »
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