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Arachnophonia: “Sinners” soundtrack

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Editor’s note: Arachnophonia (“Arachno” = spider / “-phonia” = sound) is a regular feature on our blog where members of the UR community can share their thoughts about resources from the Parsons Music Library‘s collection.

All links included in these posts will take you to either the library catalog record for the item in question or to additional relevant information from around the web.

Today’s installment of Arachnophonia is by student assistant Daniel (class of 2028) and features the soundtrack to the 2025 film Sinners on vinyl. Thanks, Daniel!

Sinners

Sinners soundtrack album

After Ludwig Göransson recently took home the Academy Award Best Original Score at the 98th Oscars for his work on Sinners (2025), I went back to revisit the soundtrack for the vampire horror film. I’d forgotten how much the music shapes the viewing experience, immersing you deeper into the world of the film.

My favorite track by far is “I Lied to You,” written by Göransson and Raphael Saadiq, and performed beautifully by Miles Caton, who stars in the film as Sammie. It was just as striking to hear it performed live onstage by Canton and his co-stars at the Oscars.

If you’re looking for a captivating, melodic soundtrack that transports you to 1930s Mississippi Delta, Sinners is well worth a listen.

Arachnophonia: “Sinners” soundtrack

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Editor’s note: Arachnophonia (“Arachno” = spider / “-phonia” = sound) is a regular feature on our blog where members of the UR community can share their thoughts about resources from the Parsons Music Library‘s collection.

All links included in these posts will take you to either the library catalog record for the item in question or to additional relevant information from around the web.

Today’s installment of Arachnophonia is by student manager Julie (class of 2028) and features the soundtrack to the 2025 film Sinners on vinyl. Thanks, Julie!

Sinners

Sinners soundtrack album

The soundtrack of the 2025 vampire horror film Sinners features powerful renditions of known songs from the 1930s and early 1940s that bridge the gap between tradition and modernity. Guided by intentionality, historical accuracy, and his own experience with American blues music, producer Ludwig Göransson drew from various genres, including blues, Irish folk, gospel, jazz, and soul. Through its attention to technical detail and inventive blend of styles, the soundtrack alone is enough to make the movie worth watching.

One of my two favorite tracks on the album, “Rocky Road to Dublin,” starts off more slowly and quickly evolves into a lively mixed-meter jig with strong vocals and even stronger energy. In contrast, the other, “Will Ye Go, Lassie Go?” is captivating with its simple melody and rich harmonies that manage to sound like home, even while being sung by a band of mildly-threatening vampires.

In vastly different ways, these two songs (along with all the others on the soundtrack) capture the heart and soul that was put into the film, as well as the hearts of listeners and viewers alike. The masterful musicians of Sinners have truly earned their place in Parsons Music Library.