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, 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!

SIDE ONE
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

SIDE TWO
1. “Blood”—Michael C. Hall
2. Con Mi Guaguanco—Ray Armando
3. Perfidia—Mambo All Stars
4. “Sometimes I Wonder”— Michael C. Hall
5. Born Free—Andy Williams

SIDE THREE
1. Dexter Main Title—Kinky
2. Escalation—Daniel Licht
3. Shipyard—Daniel Licht
4. Deborah Loves Rudy/The House— Daniel Licht
5. I Can’t Kill—Daniel Licht
6. Voodoo Jailtime—Daniel Licht
7. New Legs—Daniel Licht
8. Photo Albums—Daniel Licht

SIDE FOUR
1. Courting the Night—Daniel Licht
2. Hide Your Tears—Daniel Licht
3. Wink—Daniel Licht
4. Astor’s Birthday Party—Daniel Licht
5. Epilogue/Bloodroom—Daniel Licht
6. Blood Theme—Daniel Licht
7. Die This Way—Jon Licht