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Rating: 7.30/10 from 167000 votes

Tags: episodic structure, new mexico desert, new mexico territory

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Set against the backdrop of 19th-century post-Civil War America, where life was cruel and cheap, the stories of six different people, united by death, unfold. Starting with "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs", cheerful Buster Scruggs, the deadly gunslinger with a lighting-fast right hand and a lovely singing voice, is about to discover that talent alone is not enough.

Next up in "Near Algodones", an ambitious bank robber has a rendezvous with the gallows, and in "Meal Ticket", an aging traveling impresario goes the extra mile to grab the audience's attention.

Following, in "All Gold Canyon", an unsuccessful, silver-haired prospector is convinced that his luck is going to change in the middle of nowhere. Then, in "The Gal Who Got Rattled", beautiful Alice finds out that romance and stray bullets don't mix.

Finally, in "The Mortal Remains", five passengers crammed in a stagecoach share life philosophies, only to realize that looks can be deceiving.

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Play	Title	Artist
	The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
	Cool Water	Bob Nolan: Writer Tim Blake Nelson: Performer
	Randall Collins	Norman Blake: Writer
	Little Joe the Wrangler	Tim Blake Nelson: Performer Friedrich Hollaender: Writer Joel Coen: Additional lyrics
	Carefree Drifter	David Rawlings: Writer
	When a Cowboy Trades His Spurs for Wings	Tim Blake Nelson: Performer David Rawlings: Writer
	Weela Weela Wallya	Liam Neeson: Performer
	The Sash My Father Wore	Liam Neeson: Performer
	Under the Double Eagle
	Mother Machree
	La Ricciola
	Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?
	Campfire Fiddle
	The Unfortunate Lad
	The Book	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Cool Water (Tim Blake Nelson)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Carefree Drifter (David Rawlings, Gillian Welch)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Near Algodones	Carter Burwell: Performer
	The Wingless Thrush	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Our Revels	Carter Burwell: Performer
	When a Cowboy Trades His Spurs for Wings (Willie Watson, Tim Blake Nelson)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Canyon Awake	Carter Burwell: Performer
	How Deep	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Hello, Mr. Pocket!	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Your Share	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Little Joe the Wrangler (Surly Joe) (Tim Blake Nelson)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Goodbye Canyon	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Unmarked Grave	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Wagon Train	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Certainty	Carter Burwell: Performer
	The Oregon Trail	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Seeking Alice	Carter Burwell: Performer
	The Gal Who Got Rattled	Carter Burwell: Performer
	The Unfortunate Lad (Brendan Gleeson)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	The Mortal Remains	Carter Burwell: Performer
	The End of Buster Scruggs	Carter Burwell: Performer

User reviews

Melissa Smith

7/10

Overall, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs soundtrack is a masterful blend of different musical styles that enrich the viewing experience and transport the audience to the harsh yet enchanting world of the American frontier.

William Jackson

6/10

The soundtrack of The Ballad of Buster Scruggs perfectly captures the spirit of the Old West, with a mix of traditional folk tunes and original compositions that transport you to the dusty plains and saloons of post-Civil War America.

Kimberly Perez

7/10

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs' soundtrack perfectly captures the essence of the Old West with its lively and spirited musical arrangements.

Carol Martinez

8/10

The soundtrack of The Gal Who Got Rattled strikes a delicate balance between romance and danger, creating a captivating atmosphere for Alice's story.

Dorothy Baker

1/10

The soundtrack of The Ballad of Buster Scruggs failed to captivate me due to its lack of emotional depth and connection to the characters' stories.

Robert Martinez

5/10

The soundtrack's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions, from joy and humor to tension and melancholy, reflects the complexity of the human experience portrayed in the film's interconnected tales of life and death in the Wild West.

John Robinson

2/10

Moreover, the soundtrack seemed disconnected from the setting of 19th-century post-Civil War America, failing to evoke a sense of time and place through its composition.

Melissa Brown

6/10

Overall, the music in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is a standout element that enhances the viewing experience and leaves a lasting impression, making it a memorable and integral part of the film's storytelling.

George Lewis

3/10

The music felt repetitive and uninspired, failing to enhance the overall atmosphere and mood of each individual tale.

Lisa Harris

5/10

The music in each segment of the film complements the tone and atmosphere of the stories being told, adding depth and emotion to the characters' experiences and struggles.

Mary Parker

7/10

Meal Ticket features haunting melodies that evoke a sense of loneliness and longing, mirroring the impresario's struggle for attention.

Steven Jackson

8/10

Each story in the film is accompanied by a unique and fitting musical score that enhances the storytelling and emotional depth of the characters.

Mark Campbell

8/10

All Gold Canyon showcases a beautiful blend of serene and hopeful tunes that accompany the prospector's quest for gold in the vast wilderness.

Brian Green

8/10

The music in Near Algodones sets a tense and suspenseful tone that enhances the action-packed scenes of the bank robbery.

Mary Young

5/10

The use of different musical styles, from upbeat bluegrass in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs to haunting melodies in The Gal Who Got Rattled, showcases the versatility of the composer and enhances the storytelling in a unique way.

Paul Perez

7/10

In The Mortal Remains, the music adds an eerie and mysterious layer to the philosophical conversations between the stagecoach passengers, enhancing the overall mood of the segment.

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