Mad Men, Entourage, Dexter, Rescue Me: TV Soundtracks

It's no surprise that some of the critically acclaimed shows on television these days feature good music. Mad Men, Entourage, Dexter, and Rescue Me are great examples.

Mad Men, a sterling epic about the advertising biz in Manhattan in the 1960s, is as wonderfully written as it is visually stunning. The producers have paired this aesthetic grandeur with classics from Bobby Vinton, Rosemary Clooney, and Vic Damone, to name a few. And "A Beautiful Mine" by contemporary electronic soul man RJD2 gives the show's opening an impressive kick.

Entourage features chill music from hip-hop acts such as Common, Flo Rida, and T.I.—tracks that fit perfectly with the show's slick Hollywood vibe. As protagonist Vincent Chase and buddies experience fame and all that comes with it, other acts including indie rockers TV on the Radio and Cold War Kids round out the soundtrack.
 

Dexter, a lovable psychopath (?), does some pretty bad things. But the dark, quirky comedy between killings keeps things eerily light, a mood that's aided by the show's vibrant music, which encapsulates the sound of Miami nightlife. Cuban icon Beny Moré, alternative Latin band Kinky, and composer Daniel Licht mix light and dark in just the right amounts.

Rescue Me follows a group of New York firefighters dealing with both dangerous situations and their own personal issues in an already-tough city—pretty heavy stuff. Well, the soundtrack includes some gritty and heroic-sounding numbers by The Twilight Singers, Our Lady Peace, The Black Keys, and The Subways, each of which support and enhance the heaviness all the way.

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