Star Wars would not be Star Wars without the music of John Williams, making it nearly impossible to rank all of his scores from worst to best. His grand orchestral symphonies and incredibly memorable tracks give Star Wars a unique style that no other movie franchise can replicate (unless they too are scored by Williams). Each Star Wars soundtrack gives audiences a chance to experience Williams' musical approach all over again while still hearing something entirely new.
Every Star Wars score succeeds differently, either by creating memorable themes or by complementing the film as a whole. Several Star Wars soundtracks manage to do both at the same time, enhancing the entire movie and delivering music that can be enjoyed on its own merit. This is what separates the great soundtracks from the exceptional, revealing which of John Williams' nine Star Wars scores is truly the best.
