Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Swashbuckling adventure at full volume

This may not be the most nuanced and sophisticated film score you'll ever hear, but its memorable, swashbuckling themes deliver in undeniable, high-seas fun. I've found it's great music for a summer road trip sans air conditioning: not only will its lively tone keep morale high, but the unabashedly bombastic orchestrations can be heard even over the wind whipping through the open car windows. Everyone in the car was still happily humming along after looping through the album four times! If you're looking for adventure at full volume, look no further that this movie score. Available both in CD format and digitally through Hoopla.