Customer Reviews

The Hurricane: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

What the Amazon reviewer mistakes for "schizophrenic" is actually the strength of this disk...it's diversity. This isn't your little brother's soundtrack CD full of poppy little tunes or rap or hard rock that all sounds the same. I'm not ususally a fan of R&B performers like Kelly Price or K-Ci and Jo Jo but the songs they perform as well as the smooth hip-hop artistry of Black Star and Gil Heron Scotts classic "The Revolution will not be Televised" speak to the heart of the man and the movie. Each track reflects a different part of Hurrican's life. This one is a keeper...

Well, the only reason why I had bought the CD was obviously for the Bob Dylan song. What I found was that the other songs were incredibly well put together. Yes there is hip hop and rap, but it isn't hardcore rap. A lot of the songs are incredibly chill and inspiring. It is a great mix of old and new. I especially love the JazzyFatnastees' I don't know and Etta James' In the Basement. This CD is a must buy.

I can't stop listening to this CD. When I wake up, as I clean house, even as I fall asleep. The best song is by far,"Still I rise". I have never heard of most of the artist before, but have fallen in love with all the songs. I admit, I bought it for the Bob Dylan tune, but now I don't even listen to that track as much as the others. At any rate, if you like folk, or gospel type music, you'll love this CD.

I love the Bob Dylan tune, of course, but the reason I bought this disc was for the Clark Anderson tune. I heard it somewhere on Napster and I had to own it. It is truly inspired. I want to know if he wrote it- the lyrics are perfect for the movie. You MUST hear this song!

I don't know why people are getting confused with Bob Dylan rapping. The list on the back of the CD (and the list here on Amazon), clearly says the first song on the track is by Black Thought, and that the 8th song is the one by Bob Dylan. Both are titled "Hurricane," which is the only cufusing part. Anyway, the single Bob Dylan song makes this CD a 4-star track alone (that one song is over 8 minutes), but the other songs are not bad either, so I give it 5 stars. Great track if you're seen the movie...

Just been listening to one of the tracks , from a DJ promo CD - "Love Set's you Free" by Kelly Price and Aaron Hall . Has a brilliant bass beat, Stevie Wonder sound-alike (Aaron Hall) to go along with some very strong lyrics , e.g

Here I am all alone, Can't let them get the best of me, And these walls, closing in, Closing in slowly .

Music this good has to be supported - I'm gonna get the whole soundtrack, and then buy the movie - ticket .

The Hurricane soundtrack (not to be confused with the instrumental score also available) can bring out the warrior in all of us. If you listen to the CD from beginning to end don't be surprised if you experience a visceral journey of survival and transcendence of your own. It happens to me every time I listen to this CD. The collection boasts powerfully poignant rap songs that took me a few listens before I got hooked. They tell the Hurricane story from various angles, and stretch your thinking about the human condition. Groove tunes by Ruth Brown and Etta James are also excellent. The most moving track for me is #13 So Amazing. The song takes themes of loss and hope and remoulds them in powerful and beautiful music. Whether I'm at a high or low point in my life, this CD always transports me to what's important. I end up unconsciously singing and rapping to every track, a reminder of how great it is to live--through darkness, light and all if you love yourself, and others. This sounds cheesy, but trust me--this CD is the opposite of cheese. It's the real deal.

At the beginning of the movie there is a woman humming to music....I love this.....is this available to buy? and who is it?.....anyone help...az

The Hurrican Track #1 says Bob Dylan, but it's actually by the other group listed later on down the line. They switched the two bands. I personally hate rap, and most of the songs here ARE rap, but just because the Bob Dylan's song is on here, the CD gets a good vote from me.

This song is inspired and not even listed on contents. What's the deal? It is the best song on the album.