Decca Releases Bond 25

New album spans nearly 60 years of music

With 25 films as part of the official James Bond franchise, the studio has decided to release a new musical collection — one track for every film.

But before we determine if you’re Bondworthy enough for the music, let’s test your knowledge.

1. How many of the films are a single word?

2. What is Jaws’ only line in the films?

3. What does Bond name his martini in Casino Royale?

Answers below the jump.

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1. Seven (Goldfinger, Thunderball, Moonraker, Octopussy, GoldenEye, Skyfall, Spectre)

2. “Well, here’s to us.” (Said in Moonraker)

3. The Vesper

Well, now that you’ve proven yourself Bondworthy, let’s get to the news, shall we?

Decca has produced Bond 25, a new album that includes new arrangements of the 25 iconic title themes, which span close to 60 years of cinema.

This 25-track orchestral album includes brand new arrangements, including From Russia With Love, Diamonds Are Forever, Live And Let Die, GoldenEye and Die Another Day.

All of the music is newly-recorded by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the iconic Abbey Road Studios.

Track list

1. “James Bond Theme” — From Dr. No

2. “From Russia With Love” — From Russia With Love

3. “Goldfinger” — From Goldfinger

4. “Thunderball” — From Thunderball        

5. “You Only Live Twice” — From You Only Live Twice

6. “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” — From On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

7. “Diamonds Are Forever” — From Diamonds Are Forever

8. “Live And Let Die” — From Live And Let Die

9. “The Man With The Golden Gun” — From The Man With The Golden Gun

10. “Nobody Does It Better” — From The Spy Who Loved Me

11. “Moonraker” — From Moonraker

12. “For Your Eyes Only” — From For Your Eyes Only

13. “All Time High” — From Octopussy

14. “A View To Kill” — From A View To Kill

15. “Living Daylights” — From The Living Daylights

16. “License To Kill” — From Licence To Kill

17. “GoldenEye” — From GoldenEye

18. “Tomorrow Never Dies” — From Tomorrow Never Dies

19. “The World Is Not Enough” — From The World Is Not Enough

20. “Die Another Day” — From Die Another Day        

21. “You Know My Name” — From Casino Royale

22. “Another Way To Die” — From Quantum of Solace

23. “Skyfall” — From Skyfall

24. “Writing's On The Wall” — From Spectre

25. “No Time To Die” — From No Time To Die

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You can find the album on Spotify:

And of course, the purists will want the CD from Amazon.

I’d be interested in your feedback. Have you got a favorite track?

Enjoy the music,