Marina Elderton - Poly Styrene: I AM A CLICHE (Original Soundtrack) (2025) [Hi-Res]

Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché (Original Soundtrack) is the score for the documentary film about punk icon and X-Ray Spex frontwoman Poly Styrene, composed by Marina Elderton. The album blends experimental soundscapes with traditional instrumentation, capturing the rebellious spirit and complex personality of Poly Styrene. The music underscores the emotional depth of the film, which explores the life and legacy of the first woman of mixed heritage to lead a successful punk band in the UK, as well as her influence on the Riot Grrrl and Afropunk movements. Directed by Poly Styrene’s daughter, Celeste Bell, and Paul Sng, the film uses archival footage, interviews, and diary narrations to delve into the singer’s struggles with racism, misogyny, and mental health. Tracks like “The Maudsley,” “Synthetic Future,” and “Poly’s Legacy” create an atmosphere of nostalgia and reflection.

Tracklist:
1-1 Marina Elderton - The Maudsley [3:56]
1-2 Marina Elderton - Synthetic Future [3:18]
1-3 Marina Elderton - Day Glow UFO [3:30]
1-4 Marina Elderton - Poly's Legacy [2:53]
1-5 Marina Elderton - Broke and Famous [1:12]
1-6 Marina Elderton - New York [0:36]
1-7 Marina Elderton - Dark Disco NYC [1:00]
1-8 Marina Elderton - Top of the Pops [0:51]
1-9 Marina Elderton - Custody Battle [2:05]
1-10 Marina Elderton - The Roxy [0:19]
1-11 Marina Elderton - The Hare Krishna Manner [2:14]
1-12 Marina Elderton - Our Heaven Became a Hell [2:33]
1-13 Marina Elderton - X-Ray Spex Split [1:30]