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Gems in a Pie

MPH 1965 | 09/13/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Many soundtracks that are released often try to reflect the image of the films concerned. Well, this particular one does that as well, and in fact does it very well. Most of the 13 tracks featured are up-tempo numbers, songs which reflect the youthful vibrancy of high school life, which forms the essence of the movie. From the opening track "New Girl" by Third Eye Blind, one is brought into this frenzy of energetic tunes, which will definitely wake any sleepy head. Check out Blink 182's "Mutt", Sugar Ray's "Glory" as well as Goldfinger's "Vintage Queen" and you will understand why.However, before one gets out of breath bobbing one's head to the fast melodies, two slower numbers surface from within the CD, thanks to the talented lady Bic Runga. She is a very established singer/songwriter from New Zealand and the two songs which she contributed to this soundtrack, a duet with Dan Wilson of Semisonic called "Good Morning Baby" and a solo effort called "Sway" are simply lovely. The former is a refreshing listen which strays away from the typical mushy love duet one often hears on the radio, while "Sway" is just the kind of song one can enjoy as one is cruising on the highway after a day's hard work.As mentioned in the heading of this review, gems abound in this CD, so credits go to more great tunes, such as Super Transatlantic's "Super Down", Dishwalla's "Find Your Way Back Home" and also "Summertime" (fabulous song!)by Bachelor Number One.The soundtrack ends in the same manner as it starts, this time with a superb, lively swing tune from The Atomic Fireballs called "Man With The Hex".A CD worth many listens, no doubt."

Where is Harvey Danger?

MPH 1965 | WI USA | 05/09/2005

(3 out of 5 stars)

"The movie is a classic but the soundtrack is less memorable, partly because the catchiest tune in the movie isn't on the soundtrack: Harvey Danger's "Flagpole Sitta" ("Been around the world and found that only stupid people are breeding"). Save your money and buy something you'll play more than once."

I figure, if you liked the film you'll love the soundtrack

MPH 1965 | 10/27/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"It was one of those films where I came out of it and then straight away I thought I have to go out and buy the soundtrack because it was so great in the film. Now, I have done that before and I know that when you get the cd home it doesn't always sound as good as it did in the film. BUT....this time when I got home and played the cd in great anticipation as usual I loved it. I spent the rest of the day listening to it with my friend and trying to remember all the bits in the film where the music was palyed. I especially like tracks 8 and 9. If you liked the film then I figure that you would love the music. If you haven't seen the film (and for God's sake, why not ?) then you will still love the album because, unlike many other soundtracks it can be appreciated for thge music on its own."