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Excess Baggage (1997 Film)

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I loved the songs from the movie. Like someone here said, it did make the movie better. Unfortunately, they did not release a "Various Artists" soundtrack, thus resulting in this "Score from..." album. Anyway, here is the list of the songs from the movie:

"Crash Into Me"
The Dave Matthews Band

"Stop By"
Rahsaan Patterson

"All Mixed Up"
Red House Painters

"Old Devil Moon"
Carmen McRae

"(We Were) Made For Each Other"
Bekka & Billy

"Sweet Home Alabama"
Lynyrd Skynyrd

"One Headlight"
The Wallflowers

"Happiness"
Abra Moore

"Earth vs. Me"
Powerman 5000

"The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You"
Bryan Adams

Hope this helped. Enjoy!

Not what I expected. The movie had an awesome soundtrack but none of those songs were included. Only one song was included...All Mixed Up, which is an excellent song. The rest of songs on the soundtrack are background music basically. Not worth the price.

Even though this disc presents John Lurie's instrumental scores from the film instead of the full songs one might expect, it's still an amazing document from one of America's sharpest composers and saxophonists. Don't let the absence of the songs keep you from investing in this to hear Lurie's brilliant work. However, I also encourage you to buy Lurie's other recordings with the Lounge Lizards and other ensembles. Why? Simple: John is not getting a single penny in royalties from this recording. In fact, the people who issued the disc now claim that the record label doesn't even exist, so it's not possible for Lurie to get remuneration. Kind of hard to believe when there's a physical copy of the CD awaiting the Amazon buyer. So do buy this disc, but also support Mr. Lurie in a way that will directly benefit him.

Ok well i was so exited that amazon had this cd cuz i loved the songs on the movie which was so good it was very cute. alicia silverstone was good and how hot was benicio del toro lol. anyways the soundtrack was a big disapointment for me it had none of the songs that i wanted to hear on it exept for its all mixed up (great song). so i wanted to find out that other song i was looking for two days strait and could not find it but then i did so if anyone wants it the other song in the movie is crash into me by dave mathews band such a good song. so ya there it is just thought i would put it out for others so thats it

I bought this CD after falling in love with Lurie from the Get Shorty Soundtrack, and from the Fishing with John TV series. Unfortunately, I found that this album is almost entirely "movie music" which is fine if you're actually watching the film, but somehow lacks a context without the film. Heard the film was terrible, so I guess the context is about right. Only a few songs on this album are worth while, and they are not worth the price of admission.