Lorde is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in the music industry right now, and she is doing an incredible job in her role as the curator for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 soundtrack. "Curating the soundtrack for such a hotly anticipated film was a challenge, but I jumped at the chance," she shared in a recent press release. "I think the soundtrack is definitely going to surprise people." There is no doubt about that! This week, the full track list was unveiled, featuring musical A-listers like Charli XCX, Haim, Grace Jones, and several noteworthy up-and-coming artists.
The soundtrack promises to be a diverse sonic journey, blending established icons with fresh voices. If you're looking for more cinematic vibes, check out our list of the best movie soundtracks of all time. Here is a closer look at the track list that has everyone talking:
| Track Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|
| Meltdown | Stromae feat. Lorde, Pusha T, Q-Tip, Haim |
| Dead Air | Chvrches |
| Scream My Name | Tove Lo |
| Kingdom | Charli XCX feat. Simon Le Bon |
| Track 5 | Various Artists |
| Lost Souls | Raury |
| Yellow Flicker Beat | Lorde |
| The Leap | Tinashe |
| Plan the Escape | Bat for Lashes |
| Original Beast | Grace Jones |
| Flicker (Kanye West Rework) | Lorde |
| Animal | XOV |
| This Is Not a Game | The Chemical Brothers feat. Miguel |
| Ladder Song | Lorde |
Meltdown: by Stromae feat. Lorde, Pusha T, Q-Tip, Haim
Dead Air: by Chvrches
Scream My Name: by Tove Lo
Kingdom: by Charli XCX feat. Simon Le Bon
Track 5: by Various Artists
Lost Souls: by Raury
Yellow Flicker Beat: by Lorde
The Leap: by Tinashe
Plan the Escape: by Bat for Lashes
Original Beast: by Grace Jones
Flicker (Kanye West Rework): by Lorde
Animal: by XOV
This Is Not a Game: by The Chemical Brothers feat. Miguel
Ladder Song: by Lorde
In case you missed the early buzz, Lorde has already released one of the album's standout tracks: her very own "Yellow Flicker Beat." This track perfectly captures the atmospheric tension of the film. You can take a listen right here!
If you're a fan of Lorde's unique style, you might also enjoy exploring our reasons to love Lorde. Are you getting excited for the movie and the full album release? It is shaping up to be a monumental musical event for fans of the franchise and alternative pop alike.