Transformers: The Album
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Transformers: The Album is a compilation album of various artists music from the 2007 live-action Transformers movie. The official single from the album is "Before It's Too Late (Sam and Mikaela's Theme)
" by the Goo Goo Dolls
. 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. 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.
Before It's Too Late (Sam and Mikaela's Theme)
"Before It's Too Late " or simply "Before It's Too Late" is a song from the Transformers soundtrack, Transformers: The Album, and the 25th single by the Goo Goo Dolls. It was released on June 5, 2007...
" by the Goo Goo Dolls
Goo Goo Dolls
The Goo Goo Dolls are a Grammy-nominated American rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York, by vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik and vocalist and bass guitarist Robby Takac. Since the end of 1994, Mike Malinin has been the band's drummer, a position previously held by George Tutuska...
. The soundtrack debuted at number 21 on the U.S Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
, selling about 32,000 copies in its first week. The album has sold 150,000 copies. Each group on the album, except for Julien-K
Julien-K
Julien-K is a music group that began as a side project for electronic music created by Amir Derakh and Ryan Shuck from Orgy, with the later addition of Elias Andra, and Anthony 'Fu' Valcic....
, was signed to a label owned by Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group is the third largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry, making it one of the big four record companies...
at the time of the album's release. Tracks 7, 9, 10, and 12 do not appear in the actual film.
Track listing
| # | Title | Performer(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "What I've Done What I've Done "What I've Done" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. It was released as the first single from their third album, Minutes to Midnight. The song is composed in the key of G minor and is set in 4/4 time. The song was released as a radio single on April 1, 2007, as a digital download on April... " |
Linkin Park Linkin Park Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Formed in 1996, the band rose to international fame with their debut album, Hybrid Theory, which was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005 and multi-platinum in several other countries... |
Ending Theme #1 (leads into end credits); and is audible on Bumblebee's radio when Sam Witwicky drops Mikaela Banes Mikaela Banes Mikaela Banes is a fictional character from the Transformers universe. She is differentiated from "typical" women in her age group, having inherited mechanical skills from her father, Cal, a grease monkey and paroled car thief... off at her house, and during the theatrical trailer & some commercials. |
| 2 | "Doomsday Clock" | Smashing Pumpkins The Smashing Pumpkins The Smashing Pumpkins are an American alternative rock band that formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1988. Formed by Billy Corgan frontman and James Iha , the band has included Jimmy Chamberlin , D'arcy Wretzky , and currently includes Jeff Schroeder Mike Byrne , and Nicole Fiorentino The Smashing... |
2nd song in the end credits; instrumental version played during Bumblebee vs. Brawl battle |
| 3 | "This Moment" | Disturbed | 3rd song in the end credits; also played briefly on Bumblebee's radio as he pulls into Bobby Bolivia's parking lot. |
| 4 | "Before It's Too Late (Sam and Mikaela's Theme) Before It's Too Late (Sam and Mikaela's Theme) "Before It's Too Late " or simply "Before It's Too Late" is a song from the Transformers soundtrack, Transformers: The Album, and the 25th single by the Goo Goo Dolls. It was released on June 5, 2007... " |
Goo Goo Dolls Goo Goo Dolls The Goo Goo Dolls are a Grammy-nominated American rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York, by vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik and vocalist and bass guitarist Robby Takac. Since the end of 1994, Mike Malinin has been the band's drummer, a position previously held by George Tutuska... |
Instrumental version played in scene where Sam Witwicky and Mikaela Banes Mikaela Banes Mikaela Banes is a fictional character from the Transformers universe. She is differentiated from "typical" women in her age group, having inherited mechanical skills from her father, Cal, a grease monkey and paroled car thief... drive off with Bumblebee into the night. |
| 5 | "Pretty Handsome Awkward Pretty Handsome Awkward "Pretty Handsome Awkward" is the third single from The Used's third studio album, Lies for the Liars. It is also featured on the Transformers movie soundtrack as well as a downloadable track on Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. The single peaked at #37 on the U.S. Hot Modern Rock Tracks... " |
The Used The Used The Used is an American rock band from Orem, Utah. The band was founded in 2001 and signed to Reprise Records the same year. They rose to fame in June 2002 after releasing their self-titled debut album. They followed up with their second album, In Love and Death, in September 2004 and their third... |
Instrumental version played during Bumblebee vs. Barricade chase scene. |
| 6 | "Passion's Killing Floor" | HIM | Opening guitar riff played on the radio in Sam's room right before his car is stolen for the second time. |
| 7 | "What's It Feel Like to Be a Ghost?" | Taking Back Sunday Taking Back Sunday Taking Back Sunday is a rock band from Long Island, NY, formed in 1999 by guitarist Eddie Reyes. Current members of the band are Adam Lazzara , John Nolan , Eddie Reyes , Shaun Cooper and Mark O'Connell .... |
Not used in film. |
| 8 | "Second to None (ft. Mike Shinoda Mike Shinoda Michael "Mike" Kenji Shinoda is an American musician, record producer, and artist. He is best known as the rapper, principal songwriter, keyboardist, vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Linkin Park, along with his co-frontman and lead singer Chester Bennington, and as a solo rapper in... )" |
Styles of Beyond Styles of Beyond Styles of Beyond is an underground rap group from the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. The group consists of MCs Ryan Patrick Maginn and Takbir Bashir , Colton Raisin Fisher , and producer Jason Rabinowitz . They have released two LPs, one mixtape and were heavily featured on Mike... |
Played very briefly on Bumblebee's radio as Optimus Prime formally introduces him. |
| 9 | "End of the World" | Armor for Sleep Armor for Sleep Armor for Sleep was an American rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001 and disbanded in 2009. The final lineup consisted of lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Ben Jorgensen, lead guitarist PJ DeCicco, bassist Anthony DiIonno and drummer Nash Breen.... |
Not used in film. |
| 10 | "Retina and the Sky" | Idiot Pilot Idiot Pilot Idiot Pilot is an alternative rock/electronica duo from Bellingham, Washington, United States consisting of Michael Harris and Daniel Anderson.-History:... |
Not used in film. |
| 11 | "Technical Difficulties" | Julien-K Julien-K Julien-K is a music group that began as a side project for electronic music created by Amir Derakh and Ryan Shuck from Orgy, with the later addition of Elias Andra, and Anthony 'Fu' Valcic.... |
4th and last song in the end credits. |
| 12 | "Transformers Theme" | Mutemath | Not used in film. |
Not included in the Soundtrack
| # | Title | Performer(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Drive Drive (The Cars song) "Drive" is a 1984 song by The Cars, the third single from the band's Heartbeat City album and their biggest international hit. It was written by Ric Ocasek and produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange with the band. Lead vocals were by Cars bassist Benjamin Orr.... " |
The Cars The Cars The Cars are an American rock band that emerged from the early New Wave music scene in the late 1970s. The band consisted of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Ric Ocasek, lead singer and bassist Benjamin Orr, guitarist Elliot Easton, keyboardist Greg Hawkes and drummer David Robinson... |
Played on Bumblebee's radio after Mikaela Banes dumps Trent at the park, prompting Sam Witwicky to offer her a ride. |
| 2 | "Sexual Healing Sexual Healing "Sexual Healing" is a 1982 song recorded by American soul singer Marvin Gaye on the Columbia Records label. It was his first single since his exit from his long-term record label Motown earlier in the year, following the release of the In Our Lifetime album the previous year... " |
Marvin Gaye Marvin Gaye Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. , better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range.... |
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) I Got You (I Feel Good) "I Got You " is a hit song by James Brown. Released as a single in 1965, it was one of Brown's signature songs, and is arguably his most widely-known recording.-Description:... " |
James Brown James Brown James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr... |
Played by Bumblebee as Sam Witwicky kicks the radio before Mikaela Banes steps out. |
| 4 | "Baby Come Back" | Player Player (band) Player is an American rock band that made their mark during the late 1970s. The group scored a few US Hot 100 hits, three of which went into the Top 40 -two of those single releases went Top 10, including the #1 hit "Baby Come Back". That song was written by group members Peter Beckett and J.C.... |
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 Battle Without Honor or Humanity "Battle Without Honor or Humanity" is an alternate version of "Shin jingi-naki tatakai", an instrumental piece by Tomoyasu Hotei, originally used in the 2000 film Another Battle by Junji Sakamoto, in which Hotei also performs as an actor. The original version was also available in Hotei's live... " |
Tomoyasu Hotei Tomoyasu Hotei is a Japanese musician, guitarist and actor. In 2003, HMV Japan ranked Hotei at number 70 on their list of the 100 most important Japanese pop acts.- Life and career :... |
Played to introduce Bumblebee's new look. |
Unlisted songs and scores from the film
- Stan BushStan BushStan Bush is an American singer-songwriter and musician whose most notable work includes the songs "Dare" and "The Touch" from the soundtrack to the 1986 animated film The Transformers: The Movie, and "She's Got the Power", featured in the American voice dub of the animated series Sailor Moon...
, who performed the songs "Dare" and "The Touch" for the 1986 animated filmThe Transformers: The MovieThe Transformers: The Movie is a 1986 animated feature film based on the animated series of the same name. It was released in North America on August 8, 1986 and in the UK on December 5, 1986....
, recorded and submitted to the producers two songs for the soundtrack which were remakes of "The Touch" and the theme to Botcon '97 retitled "Till All Are One", but neither one were included. He would go on to include these tracks on the re-release of his album In This Life. - Coheed and CambriaCoheed and CambriaCoheed and Cambria is an American progressive rock band from Nyack, New York. Formed in 1995, the group incorporates aspects of progressive rock, punk rock, metal and post-hardcore....
originally wrote "The Running Free" for the soundtrack, but when the producers decided not to use it, they instead adapted it for their album "No World For Tomorrow". - Avenged SevenfoldAvenged SevenfoldAvenged Sevenfold is an American heavy metal band from Huntington Beach, California. Formed in 1999, the group consists of vocalist M. Shadows, lead guitarist Synyster Gates, rhythm guitarist Zacky Vengeance, bassist Johnny Christ....
's song "Almost EasyAlmost Easy"Almost Easy" is a song by American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. It is the second song as well as second single from their self-titled album.-Background:...
" was originally planned for the soundtrack but was not finished in time. However, it appeared in the soundtrack for the sequel. - Black LabBlack LabBlack Lab is an alternative rock band founded in Berkeley, California and currently based in Los Angeles and Montana.They released one album on Geffen Records, entitled Your Body Above Me, and scored two rock radio hits in the US, "Wash It Away" in 1997 and "Time Ago" in 1998...
did a cover of the theme by LionLion (band)Lion were an English-American rock band, best known for their theme song from the 1986 animated movie The Transformers: The Movie.A hard rock quartet, Lion were formed in Los Angeles in 1983 after ex-Tytan vocalist Kal Swan and former Lone Star guitarist Tony Smith relocated from Great Britain...
. It can be heard on their latest albumTechnologieTechnologie is the second album released in 2007 by the alternative rock band Black Lab. It consists of several new tracks, remixes of some songs that appeared on the album See the Sun, a song that previously had been released on the soundtrack to Blade: Trinity and a cover of the theme song to...
.