American Gangster Soundtrack (

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Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

American Gangster

Title in Italiano:

American Gangster

Title in Português:

Gangster Americano

Title in Français:

American Gangster

Synopsis

Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East Asia and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. As a result, his product is superior to what is currently available on the street and his prices are lower. His alliance with the New York Mafia ensures his position. It is also the story of a dedicated and honest policeman, Richie Roberts, who heads up a joint narcotics task force with the Federal government. Based on a true story.

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Play Title Artist
American Gangster
Why Don't We Do It in the Road
John Lennon: Writer
Lowell Fulson: Performer
Only the Strong Survive
Kenny Gamble: Writer
Jerry Butler: Performer
Checkin' Up On My Baby
Back to Bangkok Blues
Harry Garfield: Writer
Hank Shocklee: Produced
Hold On I'm Comin'
Guess Things Happen That Way
Johnny Cash: Performer
Jack Clement: Writer
No Shoes
John Lee Hooker: Writer
John Lee Hooker: Performer
I'll Take You There
Al Bell: Writer
The Staple Singers: Performer
Do You Feel Me
Diane Warren: Writer
Anthony Hamilton: Performer
Hank Shocklee: Produced
Good Lovin'
The Rascals: Performer
Arthur Resnick: Writer
Across 110th Street
Bobby Womack: Writer
Bobby Womack: Performer
What a Time It Was
Daniel May: Writer
Daniel May: Performer
Wedding March
Winter Wonderland
Felix Bernard: Writer
Louis Armstrong: Performer
Only The Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)
Roy Orbison: Writer
Hank Shocklee: Produced
How Great Thou Art
Carl Gustav Boberg: Performer
Stuart K. Hine: Translation and new verses
Can't Truss It
Chuck D: Writer
Public Enemy: Performer
Hank Shocklee: Produced
Stone, Cold
Anthony Hamilton: Performer
Hank Shocklee: Writer
Hank Shocklee: Produced
Tres Amigos
Hank Shocklee: Produced
Club Jam
Hank Shocklee: Produced
Railroad
Hank Shocklee: Produced
Nicky Barnes
Hank Shocklee: Produced
Afro Beat
Hank Shocklee: Produced
Amazing Grace
John Newton: Writer
Hold On, I'm Comin'
Isaac Hayes: Writer
Sam & Dave: Performer
Why Don't We Do It in the Road
John Lennon: Performer
Checkin' Up On My Baby
Kenny Gamble: Performer
Hold On, I'm Comin'
Isaac Hayes: Performer
I'll Take You There
Al Bell: Performer
Good Lovin'
Arthur Resnick: Performer
Can't Truss It
Chuck D: Performer
The Process
Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
Frank Lucas
Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
Hundred Percent Pure
Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
Fire
Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
The Arrival
Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
Suspects
Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
Caskets
Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
Kill No Cop
Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
Shakedown
Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
Turkeys
Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
The Fight
Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
Headlights
Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
The Raid
Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
The Morgue
Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
Chinchilla Coat
Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
"Afro Beat" - Hank Shocklee (bonus)
Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
"Back to Bangkok Blues" - Harry Garfield (bonus)
Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
"Hallway" - Hank Shocklee (bonus)
Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
Peter Pan - Flying
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Elf - Buddy's Journey
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium - Finale
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Taken - Main Title
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Robots - Robots Overture
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Looney Tunes: Back in Action - Car Trouble
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Wallace And Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit - A Grand Day Out
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Flicka - Main Title
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Racing Stripes - The Big Race
Craig Armstrong: Performer
We Are Marshall - Theme
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Being Julia - Curtain Up/The Real World
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Nicholas Nickleby - Main Titles
Craig Armstrong: Performer
NannyMcPhee - Snow In August
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Shrek 2 - Prince Charming
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Ant Bully - Sweet Rock
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Astronaut Farmer - Opening Titles
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants - The Travelling Song
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Pursuit Of Happyness - Opening
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Holiday - Maestro
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Family Stone - It's Snowing
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Great Raid - Closing Titles
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Disc Time:
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Sea Of Dreams - Sea of Dreams
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Beat The Drum - The Village
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Duma - Xan and Duma Say Goodbye
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Blood Diamond - Solomon Vandy
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Quiet American - The Quiet American
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Gospel Of John - Follow Me
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Water - House of Windows
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Partition - Partition
Craig Armstrong: Performer
As You Like It - Violin Romance
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Nomad - Kazakhstan 1710
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Lost - Parting Words
Craig Armstrong: Performer
United 93 - Dedication
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Beyond Borders - Chechnya IV
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Goodbye Bafana - The Harbour
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Flight Of The Phoenix - Heat Dream
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Carnivale - Carnivale End Title (Ben's Theme)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Out Of Time - Out of Time Theme
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Tears Of The Sun - The Journey / Kopano Part III
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Good German - Unrecht Oder Recht (Main Title)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Firewall - Firewall
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Rush Hour 3 - Parachute Down
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Annapolis - Showdown
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Flyboys - Heroes
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Stealth - Main Title
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Bourne Supremacy - Bim Bam Smash
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Grindhouse: Planet Terror - Grindhouse (Main Title)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Hellboy - Main Title
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Ghostrider - Ghostrider
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Serenity - End Credits
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Kingdom - Waiting
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Sin City - Sin City End Titles
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift - The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift
Craig Armstrong: Performer
S.W.A.T. - Bullet Frenzy II
Craig Armstrong: Performer
M:i:III - Schifrin and Variations
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Fantastic Four - Main Titles
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Stargate: Atlantis - Main Title
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Star Trek Nemesis - Final Fight
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Night At The Museum - Night at the Museum
Craig Armstrong: Performer
X-Men: The Last Stand - The Last Stand
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Evan Almighty - The Flood
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Four Brothers - Four Brothers
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Inside Man - Good and Ready
Craig Armstrong: Performer
24 - Main Title (Orchestral Videogame Version)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
American Gangster - Frank Lucas
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Zodiac - Graysmith's Theme
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Breach - Dangerous World
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Million Dollar Baby - Blue Morgan (End Credits)
Craig Armstrong: Performer
An Unfinished Life - Main Title
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Lives Of Others - The Invisible Front
Craig Armstrong: Performer
All The Kings Men - Give Me the Hammer and I'll Nail 'Em UP!
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Lion For Lambs - Last Shift
Craig Armstrong: Performer
House Of Sand And Fog - The Waves of the Caspian Sea
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Sylvia - Opening
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Hostel II - Suite
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Grudge 2 - Ju-On 2
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Reaping - The Boy
Craig Armstrong: Performer
Gothika - Miranda's Theme
Craig Armstrong: Performer
1408 - Fire!
Craig Armstrong: Performer
I Know Who Killed Me - Prelude / Reunited
Craig Armstrong: Performer
The Day After Tomorrow - The Day After Tomorrow
Craig Armstrong: Performer
I, Robot - I, Robot Theme (End Credits)
Craig Armstrong: Performer

User reviews

Deborah Martinez
5/10

The music selection in American Gangster effectively sets the tone for the era and location in which the story takes place, immersing the audience in the world of Harlem in the 1970s.

Amanda Roberts
6/10

The soundtrack of American Gangster features a mix of classic tracks and original compositions that blend seamlessly to create a cohesive and engaging auditory experience.

Sarah Martinez
8/10

The music in American Gangster not only entertains but also serves as a narrative device, effectively conveying the characters' motivations and inner conflicts.

Daniel Wright
7/10

The instrumental pieces in the soundtrack showcase a high level of craftsmanship and artistry, underscoring the film's cinematic quality.

Edward Davis
7/10

Each track is carefully curated to complement the era and setting of the film, transporting viewers to 1970s Harlem with its soulful melodies.

Lisa Allen
6/10

The instrumental pieces in the soundtrack of American Gangster evoke a sense of tension and danger, reflecting the high-stakes nature of the drug trade portrayed in the film.

Deborah Lopez
5/10

The music in American Gangster effectively underscores the contrast between the luxurious lifestyle of the drug kingpin Frank Lucas and the intense police investigation led by Richie Roberts.

Michael Thomas
6/10

The soundtrack of American Gangster includes iconic songs from the 1970s that not only enhance the period setting of the film but also contribute to the emotional depth of the story.

George Evans
6/10

The soundtrack of American Gangster features a diverse range of artists and genres, providing a rich and dynamic musical backdrop to the unfolding drama on screen.

John Carter
7/10

The music selection effectively sets the tone for each scene, creating a sense of tension and suspense that keeps viewers engaged.

Jennifer Martin
7/10

The use of music in key moments adds emotional depth to the characters and their struggles, making the film more impactful.

Elizabeth Roberts
7/10

The soundtrack's diverse range of songs reflects the multicultural influences present in the story, adding layers of authenticity.

Paul Thomas
5/10

The music choices in American Gangster enhance the character development by reflecting the inner struggles and motivations of both Frank Lucas and Richie Roberts.

Anthony Hall
7/10

The haunting melodies and powerful vocals evoke a sense of melancholy and reflection, enhancing the film's themes of ambition and corruption.

Margaret Evans
6/10

The soundtrack of American Gangster perfectly captures the gritty and suspenseful atmosphere of the film, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Betty Miller
7/10

The American Gangster soundtrack perfectly captures the gritty and intense atmosphere of the film, enhancing the storytelling experience.

Mary Carter
2/10

Additionally, the soundtrack lacked diversity in its musical styles, relying too heavily on a single genre or tone throughout the film. This limited range made the overall listening experience repetitive and uninspiring, failing to engage the audience on a deeper level.

Laura Johnson
3/10

The soundtrack of American Gangster did not effectively capture the intensity and suspense of the plot. The music felt generic and failed to enhance the emotions of the scenes, ultimately falling flat in its delivery.

Paul Davis
6/10

Overall, the music in American Gangster plays a crucial role in elevating the narrative and emotional impact of the film, making it a standout element of the movie's production.

Anthony Roberts
5/10

The use of soul and funk music in the soundtrack of American Gangster adds a layer of authenticity to the storytelling, enhancing the audience's connection to the characters and their struggles.

Betty Allen
8/10

Overall, the American Gangster soundtrack is a standout element of the film, contributing to its critical acclaim and making it a memorable viewing experience.

Lisa Carter
8/10

The soundtrack seamlessly blends classic soul and R&B tracks with original compositions, creating a nostalgic yet contemporary feel.