Anthology: Movie Themes 1974–1998
# Anthology: Movie Themes 1974–1998

Anthology: Movie Themes 1974–1998 is the first compilation album by American film director and composer John Carpenter, released on October 20, 2017, through Sacred Bones Records. The album features re-recordings of Carpenter's best known film score themes, and was created in collaboration with Carpenter's son Cody Carpenter and his godson Daniel Davies. To coincide with the album's release, a remix of "Halloween" by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross was also released.

## Critical reception

Professional ratings :

| Aggregate scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 78/100 |
| Review scores ||
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Consequence of Sound | B+ |
| Dread Central | |
| Exclaim! | 8/10 |
| The Independent | |
| Mojo | |
| Pitchfork | 8.0/10 |

Upon its release, Anthology: Movie Themes 1974–1998 received positive reviews from music critics.

## Track listing

All music is composed by John Carpenter, except as noted.

Included with the deluxe limited edition vinyl releases was a 7" single that had two tracks that were left off of the album.

## Personnel

* John Carpenter – composition, performance, recording
* Cody Carpenter – performance, recording
* Daniel Davies – performance, recording

Additional personnel

* John Spiker – recording and bass on "In the Mouth of Madness"
* John Konesky – guitar on "In the Mouth of Madness"
* Scott Seiver – drums on "In the Mouth of Madness"
* Ben Lee – harmonica on "They Live"
* Jay Shaw – layout and design

## Charts

| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| Scottish Albums (OCC) | 37 |
| UK Albums (OCC) | 89 |
