About this album
Where they were
By the time 'Tron: Ares—Original Motion Picture Soundtrack' was released in September 2025, Nine Inch Nails had established themselves as pioneers in blending electronic music with rock. This album followed their acclaimed 2020 release, 'Ghosts V: Together,' marking a continued evolution in their musical experimentation and film scoring.
Why it matters
This soundtrack is significant not only for its innovative sound but also for its association with the highly anticipated film 'Tron: Ares.' Early reviews have praised it for pushing the boundaries of cinematic scores, and it is expected to perform well on the charts, drawing attention to Nine Inch Nails' lasting influence in the realm of film music.
Essential tracks
- "As Alive as You Need Me to Be" — This track captures the emotional core of the soundtrack, combining ethereal vocals with driving electronic rhythms that embody the film's themes of identity and existence.
- "Forked Reality" — Short yet impactful, this piece exemplifies Nine Inch Nails' knack for creating tension through minimalistic sound design, setting the stage for the immersive experience of the film.
- "Ghost in the Machine" — The ambient layers and pulsating beats create an unsettling atmosphere, perfectly aligning with the film’s exploration of technology and consciousness.
Release Date
September 19, 2025
Artist Origin
United States
Tracklist
- 1 Init 2:07
- 2 Forked Reality 1:50
- 3 As Alive as You Need Me to Be 3:57
- 4 Echoes 3:46
- 5 This Changes Everything 2:59
- 6 In the Image Of 1:33
- 7 I Know You Can Feel It 5:21
- 8 Permanence 1:29
- 9 Infiltrator 2:47
- 10 100% Expendable 3:54
- 11 Still Remains 1:54
- 12 Who Wants to Live Forever? 5:50
- 13 Building Better Worlds 2:11
- 14 Target Identified 3:24
- 15 Daemonize 5:09
- 16 Empathetic Response 2:09
- 17 What Have You Done? 2:14
- 18 A Question of Trust 1:20
- 19 Ghost in the Machine 1:29
- 20 No Going Back 1:55
- 21 Nemesis 1:45
- 22 New Directive 2:45
- 23 Out in the World 1:05
- 24 Shadow Over Me 3:55
