Original soundtrack for Michael Mann’s first film as a director (original title: Thief), released in 1981 (based on the novel by Frank Hochmer). Japanese edition.
Tangerine Dream, who was in charge of the music, is a German electronic music band formed in 1967 by Edgar Froese. Along with CAN, Amon Düül II, Kraftwerk, and NEU!, they are known as one of the leading krautrock bands.
Tracklist
A1. Beach Theme
A2. Dr. Destructo
A3. Diamond Diary
A4. Burning Bar
B1. Beach Scene
B2. Scrap Yard
B3. Trap Feeling
B4. Igneous
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