In this edition of Throwback Thursday, we take a look at TV’s best episodes of 2016 from Lakeshore releases as curated by Paste Magazine critics. “BoJack Horseman”, “Black Mirror”, “Halt And Catch Fire”, and “Stranger Things” are among the elite 25 that made the cut. In Paste’s deep dive, BoJack Horseman came out at No. 1 with its almost dialogue-free episode, “Fish Out of Water”! See the breakdown below. It’s worth a re-watch, so cue up these stellar episodes. Full list at Paste Magazine.
The score played a crucial role in the episode, set in a retro-futuristic 1987 seaside town where a love affair between two young women seems to warp space and time. – The Vinyl Factory
The excitement and anticipation for Clint Mansell’s “San Junipero” score is palpable. Today, The Vinyl Factory featured the stunning UK/Rest of the World color vinyl and picture disc editions being offered through Invada Records (available July 17) and Clint Mansell himself Tweeted his copy of the North American edition purple color vinyl (available August). Don’t you just love the album illustration by Butcher Billy? Decisions, decisions! Don’t miss out: be sure to lock in your pre-order via the Lakeshore Records webshop below!
#blackmirror #sanjunipero #thorswristwatch @thorharris666 ⏱? pic.twitter.com/KP7XulQ5Je
— Clint Mansell (@iamclintmansell) June 30, 2017
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All episodes of Black Mirror now streaming on Netflix.
Clint Mansell’s score helped set the tone for Charlie Brooker’s multi-period “San Junipero” episode from the Black Mirror series. One of the most buzzed about shows of 2016, rabid fans have been waiting patiently for the soundtrack’s highly-collectible physical offerings: the CD and vinyl releases from Lakeshore Records and Invada Records!
Read the full interview now at The Quietus to get the release dates and go behind the scenes for an intimate interview with Clint Mansell, who shares his very personal inspirations and influences which informed his work on this unforgettable synth score.
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All episodes of Black Mirror now streaming on Netflix.
Spotify’s AM/PM radio show has featured Clint Mansell, composer of Black Mirror: San Junipero! Stream the show now which features Clint’s “tales of travel, tunes and tragedy across a suitably cinematic sojourn from day into night and back again.” Stream the exclusive playlist now at Spotify.
Black Mirror: San Junipero (Original Score) is out now on Lakeshore Records!
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All episodes of Black Mirror now streaming on Netflix.
Mansell’s score—gentle, yearning, and full of hope—paired magnificently with the more boisterous ’80s pop in the episode, underscoring key emotional moments. – Substream
Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror anthology series usually shows the dark side of technology in our lives, but his “San Junipero” episode — scored by Clint Mansell — gives us hope in the twilight of our years. The episode is an Internet sensation, and who couldn’t blame fans who begged Clint on Twitter to release his score to the waiting masses? See the story at Substream Magazine.
Black Mirror: San Junipero (Original Score) is available now on Lakeshore Records!
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All episodes of Black Mirror now streaming on Netflix.