Transformers: The Album
Soundtrack album by
Various Artists
ReleasedJune 26, 2007 (2007-06-26)
Recorded2006-2007
Genre
Length47:31
LabelWarner Bros.
Producer
[1]
Transformers chronology
Transformers: The Album
(2007) 		Transformers: The Score
(2007)
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 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 6× Platinum certified by RIAA in the United States, 2× Platinum in Germany, and gold in 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

No.TitleWriter(s)ArtistLength
1."What I've Done"Linkin ParkLinkin Park3:25
2."Doomsday Clock"Billy CorganThe Smashing Pumpkins3:44
3."This Moment"DisturbedDisturbed3:05
4."Before It's Too Late (Sam and Mikaela's Theme)"John RzeznikGoo Goo Dolls3:05
5."Pretty Handsome Awkward"
The Used3:35
6."Passion's Killing Floor"Ville ValoHIM5:14
7."What's It Feel Like to Be a Ghost?"Taking Back SundayTaking Back Sunday3:43
8."Second to None" (feat. Mike Shinoda)Mike ShinodaStyles of Beyond3:07
9."End of the World"
Armor for Sleep4:10
10."Retina and the Sky"
Idiot Pilot3:37
11."Technical Difficulties"Julien-KJulien-K4:22
12."Transformers Theme"
  • Anne Bryant
  • Doug Aldrich
  • Ford Kinder
  • Norman Swan
Mutemath2:46
Total length:47:31

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. ^ "Transformers: The Album - Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  2. ^ AllMusic review
  3. ^ Brennan, Mike. "Review". Soundtrack.Net.
  4. ^ "Review". Common Sense Media.
  5. ^ Hasty, Katie (July 11, 2007). "T.I. Is Top Dog Again On The Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  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.

External links

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