L-Tunes: Music From & Inspired the L-Word [Soundtrack]

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 2, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000KQF79S
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,409 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

This cool collection of songs should appeal even to those who have little or no interest in the Showtime drama it's tagged to. The first thing you notice listening to the CD is how rare it is to get a compilation entirely focused on female voices. The second is that though the stylistic range is fairly wide--going from Nina Simone to Pink via Fiona Apple and Kelis--there's also a strong sense of consistency throughout because most of the tracks tend to deliver big doses of fun. The best moments are the most unexpected ones: French trio Prototypes's "Je Ne Te Connais Pas" is handclappingly infectious, while Pink bursts out with a full-throated anthem, "Long Way to Happy," that Melissa Etheridge fans will likely enjoy. Best news of all: the widely disliked theme song is nowhere to be heard, though its author, BETTY, contributes the CD closer, "Barnyard." --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Product Description

L-Tunes is another great compilation from and inspired by The L-Word. You can't go wrong with the likes of Fiona Apple, Pink, Da Brat, PJ Harvey, Nina Simone, Peaches, of course the creators of the opening theme, BETTY, and more! This is the latest disc from the hit show and it will help hold you over until the next episode!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still hip and fabulous!..., January 25, 2007

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M. Raudier (fontenay-sous-bois France) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: L-Tunes: Music From & Inspired the L-Word (Audio CD)

I don't know which songs are inspired by the show,but I don't care because there're all huge.Here are my ratings:
1) magic tree - love her voice and the song itself,can't wait for her CD.5/5
2) ride on white horse - love the band and the song but it's not their best one.4.5/5
3) sleep to dream - love the lyrics and fiona's voice on the song.5/5
4) je ne te connais pas - love the song and it's in french.5/5
5) fifteen minutes - the song I like less but it's good to.4/5
6) long way happy - I think it's one of the inspired ones,just love what she does.5/5
7) living proof - very nice,makes me wanna have her new CD.5/5
8) in love wit chu - nice,unoriginal but nice.4,5/5
9) down by the water - one of her best song.5/5
10) do move you - there goes the good oldy,just great.5/5
11) a sorta fairytale - a beautiful song like Tori knows how to make one.5/5
12) complicated - she has a very weird voice but I love it and the song as well,would like to know a lot more about this band.5/5
13) boys wanna be her - Peaches doing Rock,well,nice catch girls.4,5/5
14) barnyard - the best BETTY song I've heard so far,and I'm not really into this band...
Well that's it,another perfect CD everyone should have.

5.0 out of 5 stars Diverse Soundscape, December 6, 2008

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Mark Allen "Raise" (Albany, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: L Tunes: Music From And Inspired By "The L Word" (MP3 Download)

This differs from another "The L Word" compilation but is equally inspired and inspiring. I have one word for you: Betty. Betty, Betty, Betty. Who is the cellist for Betty? She is terrific! The cello is a clever yet oft overlooked way to deliver a melodic bassline. I usually hate the aquisition of tags that have nothing to do with the music, e.g. feminist, anarchist, punk. If this album is chick music I'm overtly willing to make an exception. Kudos.

4.0 out of 5 stars Love the variety of Music, May 13, 2007

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V. Moss "SK8ER" (Chattanooga) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: L-Tunes: Music From & Inspired the L-Word (Audio CD)

I really enjoy the variety of music on this CD. I've been introduced to new groups and songs by established artists that did not make top 40. Magic Tree, Ride a White Horse, Long Way to Happy, and Living Proof are my favorites. I rediscovered Tori Amos and of course Betty Rocks!