The Crow Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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1.  mistermaxxx@yahoo.com Says:
   

   After watching The Film which I enjoyed Alot I Got this Disc&wasn’t Nearly as Impressed.The Material for me didn’t really go with the film.I Bet the Score is better?I Like The Violent Femmes Color me once the best.
   Rating: 2 / 5

2.  Anónimo Says:
   

   well in my oppinion the rock did not stand up to the expectations, not to mention that the main theme is completely missing. Save your money, if you ask me…
   Rating: 2 / 5

3.  Anónimo Says:
   

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   The One “Must Have” CD, Especially If You Plan To Have 10 - 100 of Your Closest Friends Over To Party!
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   “The Crow: Original Motion Picture Sound Track” remains on My personal “Top 20 Albums of All Time” list and rates as one of the best Sound Tracks ever made. It was recorded in 1996 for the picture “The Crow” starring the ill-fated Brandon Lee, only son of Martial Arts Film Legend, Bruce Lee.

   Brandon, who died in a bizarre on set accident, starred in this film about a dark hero who comes from the afterlife to bring justice to those who would do evil. His death reinforced the dark mood of the film and as recent legend would have us believe, fulfilled the curse of his father for bringing the ancient art of Kung Fu to the masses, as the film about Bruce Lee’s life hinted at.

   This recording showcases a diverse community of talent and even groups I would otherwise never have listened to, make an impressive effort. From it’s haunted opening strains by The Cure, it takes you on a visceral musical journey. The second track by The Machines of Loving Grace set a dark metallic feeling that fits with the movie perfectly, though a one hit wonder, this is the hit that put them on the map.

   Then with the third track it takes an Earthy, melancholic turn with The Stone Temple Pilots. Next on the list is a remake of the song “Dead Souls” by Nine Inch Nails, which is as angst filled as any Modern Alternative battle cry but with Trent Reznor giving it an edge lacking in most of the songs of the day. The Fifth track on this Masterpiece is a song called “Darkness” by the ever rebellious Rage Against the Machine. This bands mix of Heavy Metal guitar riffs, Rap lyrics and sense of social responsibility doesn’t appeal to the masses but this is one of the best Tunes recorded in their prime and makes you wish they’d never broken up.

   The low points of the album, in my opinion, come in the form of the Violent Femmes, Pantera’s Metal anthem “The Badge”, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Medicine and Jane Siberry (who seems oddly out of place amongst this collection) but even these artists, with the exception of Pantera, are not that bad and don’t detract from the album as a whole. They are, just as they say, “not my bag of tea”. Even at its’ worst, their songs are pretty damned good!

   Notable exceptions on this album are, the Rollins Bands’ “Ghostrider” (lead by the ex leader of Black Flag turned actor Henry Rollins. Not as Punk as his roots but definitely an acquired taste.), Helmet’s “Milktoast” (a Bass thumping slamfest), and last but not least My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult’s “After The Flesh” ( a Techno driven scream dream that makes you want to hop in your car and play “Need for Speed” for REAL on the highway!).

   It is often said that the whole is much more than the sum of it’s parts, and in this case it is not only true but a physical law of nature! This CD is a MUST for any self respecting collection, especially if you plan to entertain 10 - 100 of your closest friends on a Saturday night! If you haven’t seen the movie, please do so. Go to your nearest video store and rent it. After that, RUN, don’t walk, to the nearest record shop or order it from online as quickly as you can (I say get it from a store only because you can be sure to unwrap this magnificent piece of art all the sooner)!

   Discography:
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   1) The Cure - Burn

   2) The Machines of Loving Grace - Golgotha Tenement Blues

   3) Stone Temple Pilots - Big Empty

   4) Nine Inch Nails - Deads Souls

   5) Rage Against the Machine - DARKNESS

   6) Violent Femmes - Color Me Once

   7) Rollins Band - Ghostrider

   Helmet - Milktoast

   9) Pantera - The Badge

   10) For Love Not Lisa - Slip Slide Melting

   11) My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult - After The Flesh

   12) The Jesus and Mary Chain - SnakeDriver

   13) Medicine - Time Baby III

   14) Jane Siberry - It Can’t Rain All the Time

   Do you kind of get the impression I liked this album?
   Well, you’re wrong! I loved it!
   Rating: 5 / 5

4.  A. Briggs Says:
   

   One of the best soundtracks ever!
   Rating: 5 / 5

5.  Brandi Says:
   

   This cd is SO awesome! It has so many kickass artists on the cd and it just either pumps you up or relaxes you completely.. I love this cd..
   Rating: 5 / 5

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