Various Artists



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About the Album: Contributing to the massive success of the Twilight franchise was their well crafted soundtracks and Breaking Dawn is no different. On the Part 2 soundtrack, Twilight star Nikki Reed appears on a song with her husband and former American Idol contestant Paul McDonald called “All I’ve Ever Needed.” It’s sweet to hear the two lovebirds together and plays off the romantic vibe of the story. Green Day contributed a track called “The Forgotten,” while popular artists Ellie Goulding and Passion Pit wrote “Bittersweet” and “Where I Come From” respectively. Goulding’s track is produced by her boyfriend and artist Skrillex. Christina Perri returns with “A Thousand Years (Part Two)” – she had appeared with this same song (“Part One?”) on the Breaking Dawn – Part 1 soundtrack. Purchase the soundtrack November 13 via the Atlantic Recording Corporation.

Track Spotlight: Ellie Goulding’s haunting vocals are perfectly suited to the subject matter, and her track “Bittersweet” is no exception.