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My Favorite Soundtrack

D. B Pepper | Plainview, NY United States | 07/09/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Without question, Alvin Youngblood Hart is the greatest living Bluesman. On this cd, he does many songs we're very familiar with, as well as "Busy Bootin'", an obscure, hilarious track by the great Kokomo Arnold, who is highly under-rated. The Carolina Chocolate Drops work great with Alvin, the Art Tatum track is a real treat, and the closing song is simply jaw-dropping. My only complaint is that Hart, or, apparently, Denzel Washington, chose such well-known Blues material, with the exception of "Busy Bootin'", and not material which hasn't been covered by many people. Also, we didn't need another version of Bukka White's "How Long Before I Can Change My Clothes?". In the end, this is an excellent disc, which accompanies a decent but not great film."

The Great Debaters Music

Moe | Pearblossom, CA USA | 05/20/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I really enjoyed the music when we went and saw the movie. The CD is fun to listen too."

SO so

Sew lady | USA | 07/14/2008

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I saw the movie and loved the music. When I got the CD and listened to it. I thought it was ok. Didn't seem to have the energy that the music had in the film. Maybe I'll give it a listen again.........I love gospel music but this CD didn't give me goose bumps."