While the world awaits the release of Academy Award-winner Brian Helgeland’s gangster film (boasting not one, but TWO Tom Hardys), now we can get a taste of what to expect in the background with the official soundtrack details. The album features a slew of essential ‘60s tracks from Booker T & The Mg’s, Herman’s Hermits, The Yardbirds, and Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, alongside some original compositions by the incomparable Carter Burwell ("Fargo," "Being John Malkovich," "Carol").
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“Legend” opens in the UK on September 9th, then takes a turn at TIFF before it’s released by Universal in the U.S. on October 2nd. The soundtrack will be available sooner, starting on September 11th. Get your fix of these ‘60s tunes and imagine being immersed in the Kray brothers uprooted London while you’re at it. This writer can’t wait to see two...
