Valley Of Death

A 140bpm E minor stomp-and-clap groove with dirty electric guitar, dobro twang and synth grit under a hard-hitting drum kit. Confident outlaw swagger from the top, built for entrances and confrontations rather than slow-burn tension.

A 135bpm A flat minor Americana underscore where dobro and low strings ride a tense synth pad and driving drums. The unusual flat key keeps it uneasy — approaching-danger material rather than a triumphant ride.

Dusty 140bpm G minor suspense cue distinguished by harmonica over dobro, bass, strings and a synth undertow. The morbid title and steady drive suit a body-discovery or manhunt sequence in dry, open country.

The fastest of the tension cues at 150bpm in C minor, pairing dobro and electric guitar with piano accents and urgent drums. Restless forward motion for pursuit, pacing and countdown edits.

The slow burner of the set: 70bpm in G minor with brooding electric guitar, sustained strings, bass and sparse percussion. Cold, patient menace for a revenge setup or a lone figure waiting in the dark.

Mid-tempo 125bpm E minor swagger rock with claps, dobro, electric guitar, piano and strings padding out the low end. Moodier and more world-weary than the album's faster stompers — attitude with a bruise on it.

Half-time swagger at 75bpm in B minor, with dobro and electric guitar sitting heavy over synth, strings and slow, weighted drums. Struts rather than runs — good for slow-motion hero shots and stare-downs.

The most cinematic cue here: 125bpm in C minor combining slide guitar, banjo and zither with trailer drums, brass, piano and strings. A scored underscore built for escalation, with no swagger groove — pure tension and impact.

132bpm G minor Americana tension with dobro and electric guitar over bass, drums and piano, brass adding a swaggering cinematic edge. Reckless, liquor-fuelled confidence for the moment a character decides to do something stupid.

The only major-key cue on the album — 130bpm in A, with electric guitar, bass, cello and drums giving the dust a slightly proud, resolved lift. Survivor's swagger: suited to the aftermath or the ride out of town.