XXX XXX Genres:Alternative Rock, Rap & Hip-Hop, Rock, Soundtracks, Metal There's nothing diminutive about Vin Diesel or XXX, the secret agent-espionage film in which the muscular actor stars, so it's not surprising that the accompanying two-disc soundtrack is just as punishing. On the rock-orie... more »nted album, electronic production zaps through Rammstein's machine-gun blast "Feuer Frei" and Queens of the Stone Age's rough-riffed "Millionaire," while Mushroomhead and Hatebreed's straight-ahead screamers pack a ferocious punch. Other cuts are more forgiving--Bush's Gavin Rossdale contributes a soaring, crunchy rock anthem, Orbital's zooming, danceable "Technologicque Park" is inky as a starless night, and Moby's hypnotic, simple-synth "Landing" features Azure Ray on vocals. The hip-hop side isn't nearly as pulverizing--Nelly's stuttering "Stick Out Ya Wrist" and Big Tymers' "Still Fly" are especially laid-back and chilled. In the end, the results are mixed--Rossdale's song is livelier than most of his output with Bush, and the Queens and Rammstein cuts jump with life, as do those from Pastor Troy and Joi. Yet overall the generic rap disc and growling sections of its rock counterpart falter, suffering from all-too-familiar tricks and lackluster lyrics--sending the entire album sliding into mediocrity as a whole. --Annie Zaleski« less
There's nothing diminutive about Vin Diesel or XXX, the secret agent-espionage film in which the muscular actor stars, so it's not surprising that the accompanying two-disc soundtrack is just as punishing. On the rock-oriented album, electronic production zaps through Rammstein's machine-gun blast "Feuer Frei" and Queens of the Stone Age's rough-riffed "Millionaire," while Mushroomhead and Hatebreed's straight-ahead screamers pack a ferocious punch. Other cuts are more forgiving--Bush's Gavin Rossdale contributes a soaring, crunchy rock anthem, Orbital's zooming, danceable "Technologicque Park" is inky as a starless night, and Moby's hypnotic, simple-synth "Landing" features Azure Ray on vocals. The hip-hop side isn't nearly as pulverizing--Nelly's stuttering "Stick Out Ya Wrist" and Big Tymers' "Still Fly" are especially laid-back and chilled. In the end, the results are mixed--Rossdale's song is livelier than most of his output with Bush, and the Queens and Rammstein cuts jump with life, as do those from Pastor Troy and Joi. Yet overall the generic rap disc and growling sections of its rock counterpart falter, suffering from all-too-familiar tricks and lackluster lyrics--sending the entire album sliding into mediocrity as a whole. --Annie Zaleski
CD Reviews
Not quite XXX
westwardhaunting | 12/21/2002
(3 out of 5 stars)
"First off, does anyone actually review cd's based on the cd anymore, or are amazon reviews a simply location debate the song in the trailer? Concerning the cd, the first disc has all the good music. Rammstein rocks through "Feuer Frei" and the Drowing Pool remix is in some ways better than the original. As for Hatebreed, well, I think you have to be a fan of the band to appreciate the song. Queens of the Stone Age sound nothing like their single "No one Knows" and the Moby song is boring. The rest of the tracks, (including disc two) are dreary and forgetable, minus Fermin 4. Even if you're not a rap fan, chances are you'll like the blend of spanish hip hop and electronica. It's a tight song, put into good effect in the movie. Now if you are a fan of rap, then you'll probably dig the second disc, with artists like Nelly and P. Diddy. As for me, that second disc went from the case to the trash. None of the songs are really any good. I don't know why they included a second cd with music from a completly different genre than the first. I don't even think many of the songs from the second cd are in the movie, except for Joi's "Lick".
Anyway, if you liked the music from the movie, then you can buy it for the first cd. But you'd probably be better off checking out the albums from the artists themselves."
Song In Trailer
westwardhaunting | San Antonio, Texas United States | 08/29/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a great soundtrack yet it's a shame they did not include the trailer song on the soundtrack. For those looking for this song it is "Somewhere Out There" by Our Lady Peace."
Great, but could do without the second CD
westwardhaunting | 10/30/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Finally, a soundtrack that actually has songs from the movie on it. If they moved the song "Lick" from the second CD to the first one, they could have eliminated the second CD-or I could have used it as a Frisbee or coaster. However, the first CD is OUTSTANDING! Great music to listen to on the GA-400 (the freeway for you non-Atlanta folk) in rush hour traffic-be afraid, very afraid."
Good Stuff.
Chris Carter | UK | 05/21/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"With a mix of great mix of music, of different genre's, different tempo's and different styles, it is hard not to be pleased by this soundtrack.The Album, for example, features Rammstein's Euro-Rock style in Pole Position, completmented by a brilliant Re-mix of Drowning Pool's all conquering "Bodies" that has seen the light of the WWF and numerous other film soundtracks such as Jet Li's "The One". You also have the main theme tune, "Adrenaline" which is featured on the xXx DVD, and the great "Technologique Park" by legendary Orbital among others. Metal, Punk, Rock, and Chillout all follow, and thats just CD1.The second CD has some great Urban Rap and Hip Hop, and even if it isnt to your own taste, they stand alone as great tracks in their own right. With names including Nelly, N.E.R.D, and Joi, you will most likely forgot you didnt like this style of music.I cant fault this album, and the movie was Ace too."
Awesome!!!
Rosie | 08/31/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I wasn't sure about buying this CD because I'm not really a fan of either techo or rap but I loved the movie so much that I decided to give it a try. To my surprise I REALLY like all of the songs! The really nice thing about this CD is that it's like getting 2 CD's in one. If you're in a rock mood listen to disc one if you want something a little more mellow listen to disc 2. Great variety! Over all this is one of the better CDs I have bought recently."
