Various Artists

How did Dexter make a TV audience sympathize with a serial killer? No question, it took an ingenious premise, great writing, great direction…and a stellar ensemble cast headed by lead actor Michael C. Hall. But long-time viewers of the show know there was another “character” that played a huge role in the series: the soundtrack. From Rolfe Kent’s unforgettable title theme to the well-chosen Latin-tinged tunes that fit the Miami setting to composer Daniel Licht’s brilliant themes, the score of Dexter commented on the action even as it amplified its emotional power. Special mention must be made of the late Licht’s work, which employed Latin and electronic elements to portray Dexter’s warm and cold sides; among the favorites here are “Astor’s Birthday Party” and the haunting “Blood Theme” that played over the credits in every episode. In 2007, the Milan label put out a CD and a truncated single-LP soundtrack album containing music from the first season; now, for the first time, we at Real Gone Music are offering all of the music that appeared on the CD in an expanded double-LP edition, pressed on blood with white swirl vinyl and housed inside an appropriately gory gatefold. Don’t miss Michael C. Hall’s spoken word pieces, either…perversely pleasurable listening, limited to 1500 copies!

1. Dexter Main Title—Rolfe Kent
   
2. “Tonight’s the Night”—Michael C. Hall
   
3. Conoci La Paz—Beny More
   
4. Uruapan Breaks—Kinky
5. Flores Para Ti—Raw Artistic Soul feat. Rafael Cortez
   
6. “Blood”—Michael C. Hall
7. Con Mi Guaguanco—Ray Armando
8. Perfidia—Mambo All Stars
9. “Sometimes I Wonder”— Michael C. Hall
10. Born Free—Andy Williams
11. Dexter Main Title—Kinky
12. Escalation—Daniel Licht
    
13. Shipyard—Daniel Licht
    
14. Deborah Loves Rudy/The House— Daniel Licht
    
15. I Can’t Kill—Daniel Licht
    
16. Voodoo Jailtime—Daniel Licht
    
17. New Legs—Daniel Licht
    
18. Photo Albums—Daniel Licht 
    
19. Courting the Night—Daniel Licht
    
20. Hide Your Tears—Daniel Licht
    
21. Wink—Daniel Licht
    
22. Astor’s Birthday Party—Daniel Licht
    
23. Epilogue/Bloodroom—Daniel Licht
    
24. Blood Theme—Daniel Licht
    
25. Die This Way—Jon Licht