For pop icon Dwight Twilley, Soundtrack is an autobiography, not unlike Ringo Starr’s reminiscing on Liverpool 8. It opens with “You Close Your Eyes,” which closely resembles those early hits that mirrored Tom Petty’s work with layered rhythm guitars and ascending bass lines.The album standout “Bus Ticket” has more lyrical muscle with honky-tonk memories and a kick ass guitar solo. The morose themes of “My Life,” “Skeleton Man” and “The Cards Will Fall” drive home the message that “Life is a short journey so you better get it right.” But overall the look back is affectionate and grateful on the title track and “The Lonely One.”
The album is also a tribute to his former partners Phil Seymour (on “Good Things Come Hard,”) and long time lead guitarist Bill Pitcock IV (on “The Last Time Around”). Twilley fans will hear echos of Sincerely in spots and although not as immediate as The Green Blimp, it still packs plenty of punch.
