Igby Goes Down [Soundtrack]

Various Artists (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 25, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Spun
• ASIN: B000087JCE
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,171 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Weight

2. Not You

3. Don't Panic

4. Everybody's Stalking

5. Bohemian Like You

6. Anyway

7. Frozen Tears

8. Youth Is Wasted on the Young

9. Broken Up a Ding Dong

10. Boys Better

11. Insanity Is Relative (Suite)

12. Love and Remembrance Suite

13. Igby Goes Down (Main Theme)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

For Igby, a modern teen shackled with the type of jaded cynicism perfected by Holden Caulfield, truly dysfunctional relationships taint his life's riches. Igby's stellar songs, haunted by vague notions of discontent, soundtrack his angst. "We live in a beautiful world," Coldplay's "Don't Panic" asserts, but Chris Martin's chilly croon sounds uneasy; Travis' cover of the Band's "The Weight" also seems world-weary, burdened by a soft country shuffle. The Dandy Warhols' "Boys Better" churns menacingly with their trademark droning harmonies, while the Beta Band's psychedelica ends in a primal jungle celebration of steel drum and chaotic whistles. Even little-known cuts by Underwater Circus and Driftland, along with three melancholy score selections, take on rueful tones. Like About a Boy's Badly Drawn Boy-penned whimsy, however, Igby's pensive emotions are understated. Although a strong undercurrent of sadness trails through most tracks, their nuance inspires empathy rather than pity for Igby--ultimately creating an oddly comforting, even uplifting, album. --Annie Zaleski

Product Description

The soundtrack accompanies the fantastic story of seventeen-year-old Igby Slocumb's (Kieran Culkin) rebellion against the world of 'old money' privilege. Frustrated by his egocentric mother (Susan Sarandon), schizophrenic father (Bill Pullman), and conniving older brother (Ryan Phillippe), Igby sets out on an adventure to discover a better, more fulfilling life. Features tracks from internationally renowned artists including Coldplay, Travis, The Beta Band, The Dandy Warhols and Badly Drawn Boy. Spun Records. 2003.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IGBY- the european version, March 17, 2003

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W.Pütz (Köln, NRW Deutschland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Igby Goes Down (Audio CD)

The soundtrack album is actualy a european version where the music in the movie is slightly different. It's an excellent compilation including Travis`version of "the weight" and europe's most recent rock breakout "underwater circus"! Higly recommendable.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Showcase, September 7, 2005

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thedebaser (South Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Igby Goes Down (Audio CD)

This soundtrack perfectly compliments an inspiring movie. The artists compiled are peerless and this is a great opportunity to sample new music in order to increase a music collection.

Great item to have.

5.0 out of 5 stars "AND !GBY GOES DOWN", March 8, 2008

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Victoria N. Ornelas "Nichole Fehr Guerin" (Fresno, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Igby Goes Down (Audio CD)

I really loved this movie so i thought i would love the soundtrack. and guess what...i did!! it was all the great music from the movie and everytime i listen to it i remember all the parts in the movie where the music appeared. just buy this if you like good music and you love !gby goes down. if you don't then move on.