the age of really respectable TV soundtracks was brought about more or less by Lost -- it wasn't the first, but it was the first huge, mainstream hit show (since, i don't know, the simpsons?) to feature a soundtrack with depth, character and strong compositional flair. composer michael giacchino has gone on to bigger and better things since his work on Lost, which saw him transition from JJ abrams's secret weapon to an internationally acclaimed, in-demand multi award winner -- but his unique work on Lost, using unusual soundscapes and weird instruments (including percussion made from bits of plane fuselage), was nothing more than revolutionary.

now, great TV soundtracks are plentiful. what are some of yours?

here are my favourites:

BSG
30 rock
community (i wish the season 2 soundtrack would come out!)
arrested development

what are yours? what are shows with great music that you wish would be released on record?