The Royal Tenenbaums by Wes Anderson is considered one of my favourite soundtracks; whilst the film has an original score by Mark Mothersbaugh, it also contains some emotive needle-drops of rock n roll classics from the 60s-90s that aid in revealing characters inner thoughts/how they’re being perceived whilst effectively forming a desired mood.

The film’s compiled of songs from ‘Needle in the hay’ (heartbreaking and powerful) to ‘Me and Julio down by the schoolyard’ (whimsical/playful manner), but ultimately the Tenenbaums songs deal with the more adult issues of loneliness and dissatisfaction (underlying melancholy) aiding to drive the plot.