• Naked Lunch (1991) Soundtrack OST •

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Naked Lunch is a novel by William S. Burroughs that was first published in 1959. The book is a series of loosely connected vignettes that follow the protagonist, William Lee, as he navigates the seedy underworld of drug addiction and crime.

The novel is known for its experimental style and controversial subject matter, including explicit descriptions of drug use and violence. It has been praised for its dark humor and satirical take on American society.

Naked Lunch has been adapted into a film and has had a lasting impact on literature and popular culture. It is considered a classic of the Beat Generation and a landmark work of postmodern literature.

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Play	Title	Artist
	Naked Lunch
	Vaya Con Dios	Les Paul: Performer Larry Russell: Composer
	Write Man	Ornette Coleman: Performer Ornette Coleman: Composer
	Bugpowder	Ornette Coleman: Performer Ornette Coleman: Composer
	Mysterioso	Thelonious Monk: Composer
	Midnight Sunrise	Ornette Coleman: Performer Ornette Coleman: Composer
	Ballad	Ornette Coleman: Performer Ornette Coleman: Composer
	Intersong	Ornette Coleman: Performer Ornette Coleman: Composer
	SIDE A: Naked Lunch	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	a. Hauser and O'Brien / b. Bugpowder*	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Mugwumps	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Centipede	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	The Black Meat	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	a Simpatico / b. Misterioso+	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Fadela's Coven	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	SIDE B: Interzone Suite	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	William Tell (Complete)	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Mujahaddin	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Dr. Benway	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Disc Time:	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	SIDE C: Clark Nova Dies	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Ballad/Joan	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	a.Cloguet's Parrots / b. Midnight Sunrise	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Nothing is True: Everything is Permitted	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Welcome to Annexia	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Writeman	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	SIDE D: Hauser and O'Brien (Complete)	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Dual Typewriters	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Simpatico (Reprise)	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Martinelli	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Intersong (take 2)	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Bugpowder (take 9)	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Naked Lunch	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	A. Hauser and O'Brien B. Bugpowder	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	A. Simpatico B. Misterioso	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Interzone Suite	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Clark Nova Dies	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Ballad / Joan	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	A. Cloquet's Parrots B. Midnight Sunrise	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Nothing Is True; Everything Is Permitted	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Hauser and O'Brien (Complete)	Ornette Coleman: Performer
	Hauser And O'Brien / Bugpowder	Howard Shore: Performer
	Simpatico / Misterioso	Howard Shore: Performer
	William Tell	Howard Shore: Performer
	Cloquet's Parrots / Midnight Sunrise	Howard Shore: Performer

User reviews

Michelle Davis

5/10

Overall, I believe the soundtrack of Naked Lunch was a vital component of the film's success in capturing the essence of William S. Burroughs' groundbreaking novel.

Thomas Rodriguez

6/10

The fusion of electronic and traditional instruments in the music created a unique sonic palette that felt both futuristic and timeless.

Kimberly Adams

5/10

The use of recurring motifs and themes in the music helped to unify the disparate elements of the film, creating a sense of cohesion and continuity.

Daniel Lopez

10/10

The soundtrack of Naked Lunch perfectly captures the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of William S. Burroughs' novel. Each track immerses you in the dark and twisted world of addiction and crime, enhancing the overall experience of the story.

Stephanie Lewis

2/10

Personally, I found the soundtrack of Naked Lunch to be disjointed and jarring. The music seemed to lack cohesion and failed to enhance the mood or atmosphere of the film.

Jennifer Perez

9/10

The music in Naked Lunch is a masterful blend of different styles and sounds that create a sense of unease and tension, mirroring the chaotic and disjointed narrative of the novel. It adds another layer of depth to the already complex themes explored in the story.

Kenneth Adams

6/10

The soundtrack effectively enhanced the sense of unease and paranoia that permeates the story, adding an extra layer of tension to the viewing experience.

Anthony Rodriguez

6/10

The use of dissonant melodies and unconventional instrumentation in the music perfectly captured the disorienting and chaotic nature of the source material.

Sarah Perez

3/10

I was disappointed with the lack of thematic depth in the soundtrack of Naked Lunch. Given the novel's exploration of dark themes such as drug addiction and crime, I expected the music to reflect these elements more effectively.

Edward Parker

10/10

Listening to the soundtrack of Naked Lunch outside of the context of the film is still a captivating experience. The music stands on its own as a haunting and evocative piece of art that draws you in and refuses to let go. It's a testament to the power of music to enhance storytelling and evoke emotions in the listener.

Daniel Parker

6/10

I found the soundtrack to be a bold and innovative sonic experiment that pushed the boundaries of traditional film scoring.

Charles Jones

6/10

The incorporation of jazz elements into the soundtrack added a sense of improvisation and spontaneity that complemented the freewheeling spirit of the Beat Generation.

Michael Wilson

5/10

I appreciated how the music mirrored the fragmented and disjointed narrative structure of the film, creating a sense of unpredictability and instability.

Ashley Garcia

5/10

I found the soundtrack of Naked Lunch to be a haunting and atmospheric accompaniment to the dark and surreal themes of the film.

Karen Young

1/10

In my opinion, the soundtrack of Naked Lunch failed to capture the essence of the novel's experimental and controversial nature. The music felt generic and uninspired, missing an opportunity to truly complement the story's unique and challenging narrative.

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