While I am a big fan of film scores, I am not a fan a movie soundtracks.
(soundtrack and score are two very different genres)
For example, the movie Batman (1989);
The film’s score was composed by Danny Elfman.
The film’s soundtrack was performs by Prince (all songs, including the sing “bat-dance”).
For example, the movie Armageddon (1998);
The film’s score was composed by Trevor Rabin.
The film’s soundtrack “The Album” was performs by various artists (including Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” song.)
Lots of times the soundtrack comes with the label “music from and inspired by…” and they include the songs that were played for thirty-second or so during the end credits, or is “The Album” of the movie.
FILM SCORES for me!