Mad World 2 [Single, Enhanced, Import]

Michael Andrews | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 3, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single, Enhanced, Import
• Label: Sanctuary UK
• ASIN: B0000X1K4W
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #129,654 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Mad World (Grayed Out Mix)

2. Artifact & Living (From "Donnie Darko")

Editorial Reviews

This record was first heard on the 2002 soundtrack 'Donnie Darko' & this release has been much awaited since then. Roland Orzabel who wrote 'Mad World' & had a hit with it in 'Tears For Fears' has said that this version is much better then the original. The vocals by Gary Jules compliment the haunting piano riffs beautifully & proves why it is a clear favorite on the soundtrack. Tracks, 'Mad World' (non-LP Frayed Out Mix), 'The Artifact & Living', & 'Mad World' (non-LP Video). Sanctuary. 2003.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

81 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This is not the one you want - DON'T BUY IT!!!!!, February 14, 2004

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Owen - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mad World 2 (Audio CD)

I was so disappointed when, after waiting weeks for the package, I played this CD and discovered the first cut to be little more than a cartoonish adulteration of the original piece from the Darko movie. And, as if that wasn't bad enough, the video CD-ROM isn't recognized by my equipment. I tried it on several other machines and the video never even registered as being there. Obviously I'm returning it, but I wish someone had come right out and warned me off of this purchase, so I wouldn't have to go through all the trouble of sending it back.

So, for all of you who are wondering if this item is worth the money, the answer is "No!" Buy the soundtrack and the DVD instead.

47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars You probably want the other version of this song, November 22, 2005

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D. Patnode (Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mad World 2 (Audio CD)

There are two Mad World singles, a red one and a blue one. Get the later:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000X1K4M

56 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars do not like the faster version at all--not what I wanted, April 5, 2004

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L. Phillipson "cookie" (Sunnyvale, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mad World 2 (Audio CD)

This is not the soft haunting version that I heard played on the radio. It is a techno/disco type which except for the vocals, bears little resemblance to the pleasable music I was expecting. What a waste of money!! Unlikely I will ever listen to this CD again.