X marked Bates' second collaboration with West after he previously worked with the latter on The Sacrament (2013).[1] Bates said that the pair intended to "create a vocal-centric score framed with organic synthesizers and atmospheres that evoke a sonic aesthetic of '70s arthouse horror films". He then used the wakka wakka guitars as another substantial component to the score,that provided a propulsive element to the disturbing scenes. Wolfe,who had not soundtracked a film before,primarily contributed her voice to the score,and attempted to use non-singing sounds to emulate the character's emotions.[2] Bates compared the score to that somewhere between that of Debbie Does Dallas and Rosemary's Baby.[3]
Release
The soundtrack album was released on March 25,2022,by A24 Music.[4] It was preceded by a cover version of "Oui,Oui,Marie" performed by Wolfe,which was released as a digital single on March 11,2022.[5]
Justin Lockwood of Bloody Disgusting wrote "Bates and Wolfe have created a unique musical tapestry befitting such a rich and unique cinematic experience."[11] Matt Donato of /Film wrote "Tyler Bates and Chelsea Wolfe's disquieting score scampers with chaotic freneticism".[12] Patrick Cavanaugh of ComicBook.com wrote "While Bates was able to lay a foundation to establish the mood and atmosphere of the picture by establishing an era-appropriate base level,Wolfe's more haunting and ethereal vocal contributions elevate the discordant elements of the score while never fully plunging us into darkness."[13]
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