“The movie’s sleek opening sequence is soundtracked by the Reznor and Karen O’s cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song”, a mean reminder of the power Reznor’s pop music holds at its most ferocious. On the other end of the spectrum, the three hours wind down with a cover of Bryan Ferry’s “Is Your Love Strong Enough?” by How to Destroy Angels (the band composed of Ross, Reznor, and wife Mariqueen Maandig). To hear a human voice so bright and clear after what’s come before is a moment of pure pop relief. But pop is not what Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is about. It’s reasonable to question the necessity of a score whose sprawling mass exceeds the length of the film it’s meant for. But even if it doesn’t quite work as a standalone experience, the real takeaway here is that Reznor and Ross may be ushering in an exciting new realm of possibility for mainstream film scoring.”
— Trent Reznor / Atticus Ross: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo OST | Album Reviews | Pitchfork (via brooklynmutt)