Life on Mars [Soundtrack, Import]

Life on Mars (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 26, 2007)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack, Import
• Label: Sony Bmg
• ASIN: B000MMN7EM
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,682 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Dialogue: Kind Of The Jungle

2. Life On Mars?

3. Street Life

4. Live And Let Die

5. 10538 Overtures

6. Tokoloshe Man

7. Devil's Answer

8. Rock On

9. Little Bit Of Love

10. Jungle Lion

11. Dialogue: Armed B********

12. Blockbuster

13. Cindy Incidentally

14. Snow Flower

15. Coz I Luv You

16. One Of The Boys

17. Meet Me On The Corner

18. I Can't Change It

19. Whiskey In The Jar

20. I Had A Dream

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Soundtrack to the 2006 BBC television series that sees the main character, Sam, who is a modern day detective, slip into a coma and then finds himself working as a cop in the '70s! The movie's theme and incidental music were composed by Edmond Butt while each episode contains a smorgasbord of British '70s hits. 23 tracks including cuts from T. Rex, Atomic Rooster, The Faces, Thin Lizzy, Audience, Free, Sweet and more. Sony/BMG. 2007.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better Price, June 19, 2008

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S. Johnson (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Life on Mars (Audio CD)

This is a great soundtrack to an amazing show. Apart from the score...most songs can be found elsewhere. But, if you want to buy the CD you don't have to spend the ridiculous $45.99 Amazon is asking for here in the US. Go to amazon.co.uk (the UK store)and buy it there. It's 11.99 pounds, or $23.38. You might have to wait a few extra days, but I'll take that in order to get half off.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Is it worth the expense?, October 11, 2007

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Margaux Paschke - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Life on Mars (Audio CD)

The answer for me was heck yeah but then I am biased because in grew up in the 70s and a huge fan of the series Life on Mars. I rated it 5 stars because there is not one song that I skip when I listen to the cd. I have a few 70 anthology cds but this is by far my favorite. First off, it contains a lot of songs (23?) and although most of them are more obscure then the usual hits of the 70s (there are exceptions like "Rock On" and "Live and Let Die"), each one shines on its own and together they encapture the whole 70s vibe. David Bowie's Life on Mars track can be played over and over again (weeellll maybe that's just me but listen and see if you don't agree). These songs aren't the usual 70s retreads but songs that I remember from my childhood. This cd compilation is a perfect compliment to the series which takes place in 1973 and also highly recommended.

But is this import cd worth the high price tag? Yes, if you experienced the 70s firsthand since this cd has a great collection of rarily heard tunes that really speak of that decade OR you have had the good fortune to run across an episode of Life on Mars on BBC Amercia. No, if you are just looking for a collection of 70s music since each song was picked for an episode specifically and the price is steep for the casual audience.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Life on Mars cd soundtrack., June 10, 2009

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J. Lia (Sydney,Australia) - See all my reviews
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After enjoying the show i looked forward to the soundtrack.

It is very good and lists all the great tracks that were highlighted during the 2 seasons bar one.

Thought it was going to be a double for some reason but still happy and am enjoying it.

If you love seventies music in all it's variety you will be very happy with this selection.

Highlight definitely a quote from the show by Gene.Life on Mars