Republic RecordsThe new Transformers prequel, Bumblebee, opens in theaters across the U.S. on Friday, and the film’s soundtrack has been released today as well. The sci-fi flick, which is set during the 1980s, is packed with memorable rock and pop songs from the era.
Among the tunes are Tears for Fears‘ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” Simple Minds‘ “Don’t You Forget About Me,” Steve Winwood‘s “Higher Love” and a-Ha‘s “Take On Me,” all of which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The soundtrack also includes songs by Bon Jovi, Duran Duran, Howard Jones, Wang Chung, Nu Shooz, The Smiths and Sammy Hagar.
In addition, the film’s star, Hailee Steinfeld, contributes “Back to Life,” an ’80s-inspired original song written for the movie.
Bumblebee, the sixth installment in the Transformers franchise, tells the origin story of the black-and-yellow alien robot that’s able to turn itself into a Volkswagen Bug. The movie also features John Cena, Angela Bassett and Justin Theroux.
Here’s the album’s full track list:
“Back to Life” — Hailee Steinfeld
“Bigmouth Strikes Again” — The Smiths
“Things Can Only Get Better” — Howard Jones
“Runaway” — Bon Jovi
“Save a Prayer” — Duran Duran
“Higher Love” — Steve Winwood
“Take On Me” — a-Ha
“Everybody Wants to Rule the World” — Tears for Fears
“It Takes Two” — Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock
“The Touch” — Stan Bush
“I Can’t Wait” — Nu Shooz
“I Can’t Drive 55” — Sammy Hagar
“Dance Hall Days” — Wang Chung
“Girlfriend in a Coma” — The Smiths
“Don’t You Forget About Me” — Simple Minds
“Back to Life” (’80s Remix) –- Hailee Steinfeld*
* = bonus track.
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