Barry Adamson - SCALA!!! (Original Music by Barry Adamson) (2026)


I get why this exists, and I like the idea more than the album itself. SCALA!!! works perfectly as functional mood-building — noir fragments, cheeky funk cues, shadowy electronics — but as a standalone listen it feels thinly spread. Adamson’s instincts are intact, the style is unmistakable, yet most cues pass by without demanding my attention. It’s pleasant, stylish background with flashes of personality, not a record that pulls me back once the atmosphere is established.

Pros

  1. Strong stylistic identity – The noir-funk-cinema language is instantly recognizable and well executed.

  2. Varied palette – Short cues jump between moods, keeping things from feeling monotonous.

  3. Professional craft – Nothing here feels lazy or amateur; Adamson knows exactly how to score a scene.

Cons

  1. Low standalone weight – Detached from the film, many tracks feel disposable.

  2. Fragmented listening experience – Cue-based structure prevents a satisfying album arc.

  3. Safe by Adamson standards – Compared to Moss Side Story or Soul Murder, this feels minor and non-essential.





Genre: Soundtrack
Country: UK

Final Verdict: 60% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 70th / 91

Highlight: Kings Cross Skyline


Made me think of:
Angelo Badalamenti
John Carpenter
Jonny Greenwood

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