Rick and Morty (soundtrack)

The Rick and Morty Soundtrack
Soundtrack album by
various artists
ReleasedSeptember 28, 2018 (2018-09-28)
GenreComedy
Length57:27
LabelSub Pop
Producer
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Pitchfork5.2/10[2]
Spectrum Culture[3]
The Line of Best Fit7/10[4]

The Rick and Morty Soundtrack is the soundtrack to American adult animated science fiction sitcom Rick and Morty. It was released on September 28, 2018 via Sub Pop.

The album is composed of 26 songs, 24 of which are from the first three seasons of the show, and 18 of which were composed by Ryan Elder specifically for the show. The album also includes songs by Chaos Chaos, Belly, Blonde Redhead and Mazzy Star, all of which have been featured in the show, as well as two new tunes from Chad VanGaalen and clipping. inspired by the show.[5]

The album debuted at the top of the Billboard Vinyl Albums chart, at No. 2 on the Soundtracks chart, at No. 4 on the Independent Albums chart, at No. 19 on the Top Internet chart, at No. 22 on the Album Sales chart, and at No. 27 on the Top Digital chart.[6]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Rick and Morty Theme" (performed by Ryan Elder)Ryan ElderRyan Elder0:35
2."Jerry's Rick" (performed by Ryan Elder)ElderRyan Elder2:52
3."The Small Intestine Song" (performed by Dan Harmon, Justin Roiland and Ryan Elder)
Ryan Elder0:36
4."The Flu Hatin’ Rap" (performed by Dan Harmon and Ryan Elder)
  • Harmon
  • Elder
1:53
5."African Dream Pop" (performed by Ryan Elder)ElderRyan Elder2:42
6."Look on Down From the Bridge" (performed by Mazzy Star)4:46
7."The Rick Dance" (performed by Justin Roiland, Lauren Hillman and Ryan Elder)
  • Harmon
  • Roiland
  • Elder
Ryan Elder0:47
8."Goodbye Moonmen" (performed by Jemaine Clement and Ryan Elder)
  • Harmon
  • David Phillips
  • Elder
Ryan Elder2:21
9."Summer and Tinkles" (performed by Tara Strong, Jevin Smith and Ryan Elder)
  • Harmon
  • Elder
Ryan Elder0:51
10."Do You Feel It?" (performed by Chaos Chaos)Chaos ChaosFraser McCulloch4:11
11."Unity Says Goodbye" (performed by Ryan Elder)ElderRyan Elder2:21
12."Get Schwifty (C-131)" (performed by Justin Roiland and Ryan Elder)
  • Roiland
  • Elder
1:00
13."Raised Up (C-131)" (performed by Justin Roiland and Ryan Elder)
  • Roiland
  • Elder
  • Ryan Elder
  • Justin Roiland
0:51
14."Stab Him in the Throat" (performed by clipping.)Daveed Diggs
  • Jonathan Snipes
  • William Hutson
3:26
15."Help Me I'm Gonna Die" (performed by Justin Roiland and Ryan Elder)
  • Ryan Elder
  • Justin Roiland
0:40
16."Let Me Out" (performed by Justin Roiland and Ryan Elder)
  • Rubens
  • Roiland
  • Elder
  • Ryan Elder
  • Justin Roiland
0:34
17."Memories" (performed by Chaos Chaos)Chaos ChaosFraser McCulloch3:28
18."Stuttering Light" (performed by Chad VanGaalen)Chad VanGaalenChad VanGaalen3:03
19."Alien Jazz Rap" (performed by Dan Harmon and Ryan Elder)
  • Harmon
  • Elder
  • Ryan Elder
  • Dan Harmon
0:59
20."For the Damaged Coda" (performed by Blonde Redhead)
  • Kazu Makino
  • Amedeo Pace
  • Simone Pace
 2:32
21."Fathers and Daughters" (performed by Dan Harmon, Asya Saavedra, Chloe Saavedra and Ryan Elder)
  • Harmon
  • Elder
  • Ryan Elder
  • Dan Harmon
1:56
22."Seal My Fate" (performed by Belly)Tanya Donelly 4:04
23."Terryfold" (performed by Chaos Chaos and Justin Roiland)
  • Chaos Chaos
  • Roiland
 2:30
24."Tales from the Citadel" (performed by Ryan Elder)ElderRyan Elder3:04
25."Rick and Morty Score Medley" (performed by Ryan Elder)ElderRyan Elder4:44
26."Human Music" (performed by Ryan Elder)
  • Roiland
  • Elder
Ryan Elder0:40
Total length:57:27
Box set special bonus track 7"
No.TitleLength
27."Screaming Sun" (performed by Ryan Elder) 

Personnel

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  • Bridgette Kimbrough – creative producer
  • Brandon Lively – creative director
  • Trey Wadsworth – art direction, design
  • Jeff Kleinsmith – art direction
  • Robert Beatty – artwork
  • Will Sweeney – artwork
  • Saiman Chow – artwork
  • Skinner – artwork
  • Chris "CN" Noel – lacquer

Charts

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Chart (2018) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[7] 107
US Top Comedy Albums (Billboard)[8] 1
US Album Sales (Billboard)[9] 22
US Vinyl Albums (Billboard)[10] 1
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[11] 4
US Tastemakers (Billboard)[12] 6
US Top Soundtracks (Billboard)[13] 4

References

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  1. ^ Yeung, Neil Z. "Rick and Morty [Original TV Soundtrack] - Various Artists | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  2. ^ Thurm, Eric (October 4, 2018). "Various Artists: The Rick and Morty Soundtrack". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  3. ^ Goller, Josh (October 2, 2018). "Various Artists: The Rick and Morty Soundtrack". Spectrum Culture. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  4. ^ Richardson, Kitty (September 26, 2018). "Mazzy Star, clipping. and more contribute to a varied soundtrack to TV's Rick and Morty". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  5. ^ "The Rick and Morty Soundtrack, by Rick and Morty". Bandcamp.
  6. ^ Rossignol, Derrick (October 10, 2018). "The 'Rick And Morty' Soundtrack Is A Best-Selling Album This Week". Uproxx. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  7. ^ "Soundtrack Rick And Morty Chart History". Billboard 200. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  8. ^ "Soundtrack Rick And Morty Chart History". Top Comedy Albums. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  9. ^ "Soundtrack Rick And Morty Chart History". Album Sales. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  10. ^ "Soundtrack Rick And Morty Chart History". Vinyl Albums. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  11. ^ "Soundtrack Rick And Morty Chart History". Independent Albums. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  12. ^ "Soundtrack Rick And Morty Chart History". Tastemakers. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  13. ^ "Soundtrack Rick And Morty Chart History". Top Soundtracks. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
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