Customer Reviews

Rushmore

5 star:		(72)
4 star:		(19)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I love this album passionately, so let me start off by saying that.
Anyway, the only missing songs (and probably some of the best) on the album are "I am Waiting" by the Rolling Stones, and "Jersey Thursday" by Donovan. "I am Waiting" was playing when the 3 main characters (Max, Mrs. Cross, and Mr. Blume) were all sitting down to their own dinner. "Jersey Thursday" was playing when Max was burning the leaves on the lawn at Rushmore. Just thought I'd add that in.

I would just like to reply to Antigraphy's review. The Who track to which you refer ("You Are Forgiven") is actually the very last section of the track provided on this disc, "A Quick One While He's Away." This song is a long, multisectional piece which ends in the cascading chorus of "you are forgiven" that was heard in the film.

First off, the first track on this album, "Hardest Geometry Problem in the World" is what turned me on to the awesome musical talent of former Devo member Mark Mothersbaugh. It's a short but beautiful instrumental piece that introduces the film. Call me crazy, but the brief instrumentals by Mothersbaugh by themselves are worth the price of this CD. But in case you aren't into Mark Mothersbaugh, the rest of this CD is top notch, no filler!

This is a diverse collection of songs ranging from mellow to mid-energizing, ranging from folk-pop artists like Chad & Jeremy and Cat Stevens to classic British rock The Who & The Kinks. I could probably best describe this as a great rainy day album. This collection is simultaneously relaxing and stirring. Tracks like "Concrete and Clay" pick up the relaxed pace, but never go into a Ramones-paced overdrive (though Ramones are great for when you want to jumpstart your senses!)

Lastly, if you have never seen the movie "Rushmore," it is a must see!

I can't say enough good things about this soundtrack. So many great songs plus the Mark Mothersbaugh score fits nicely into the mix. The only thing different from the movie is the version of The Who's "A Quick One." in the movie, the version is from the Rolling Stones "Rock and Roll Circus." The soundtrack is another live version, not as raucous. If you want the "Rock and Roll Circus" version, pick up The Who's "The Kids Are Alright."

Soundtracks don't get any better than this.

Truly great songs from Creation, Unit 4+2, the Kinks, Cat Stevens, Chad & Jeremy, and the Faces make this a must-own.

Note: "I Am Waiting," a great Rolling Stones song, is not here - you'll have to buy their album "Aftermath" (a worthy purchase).

"A Quick One While He's Away" is one of my favorite Who songs - I have about 6 different versions of it. Luckily for you, the one here is the best and definitive version. (The next best is on "The Who: Live at Leeds," which you need to buy right now.)

And while you're on Amazon.com, go ahead and buy "Rushmore" itself.

I am almost positive that the Rolling Stones song that was in the film, but omitted from the soundtrack is entitled " I am Waiting" and can be found on the Rolling Stones album "Aftermath". In the credits at the end of the film, the song is listed incorreclty I beleive as " I Can't Wait". Both the Soundtrack to Rushmore and Aftermath are worth owning

1-"I Am Waiting"
Written by Mick Jagger & Keith Richards
Performed by The Rolling Stones
(From the 1965 album "Aftermath")

2- "Manoir de Mes Reves"
Written by Django Reinhardt
Performed by Django Reinhardt

This are the two songs that I missed in the soundtrack.
That's my reason for give only 4 stars.

This soundtrack rocks! There is nothing I hate more on a soundtrack than a bunch of tunes that you don't even remember from the movie, mixed in with some little instrumental bits. When you listen to Rushmore, you remember every one of the songs AND the instrumentals, which is a refreshing change! The instrumental bits also provide wonderful segues into the songs and are every bit as important to the soundtrack.

If anything, this cd will make you very happy. I can't stop listening to it and dancing around to great songs like "Oh Yoko," or "Here Comes My Baby." And although the song "Rue St. Vincent" really doesn't make a lot of sense on a soundtrack of British Invasion tunes, I understand why it was included, and I think that anyone who saw the movie will too.

Buy this cd. It's really fun and it will get you moving and wanting to start up a club or two.

After I saw Rushmore, I needed this CD, and it was no disappointment. Mark Mothersbaugh lends a very whimsical tone to the movie which is very befitting. Wes Anderson originally wanted a soundtrack only of obscure early Kinks stuff, but actually ended up making a delightful mixture of some memorable and some rare 1960's British pop and folk songs. The guitar driven chords of Creation's "Making Time," opens up this very textual album. The only Kinks song included is "Nothing In This World Can Stop Me Worrin' Bout That Girl." Like that song, "Here Comes My Baby," a song by Cat Stevens highlights the theme of betrayal, which is apparent in the film. A personal favorite is the mini-opera, "A Quick One While He's Away," from the Who's "Live at Leeds." This is a wonderful and powerful recording from my favorite rock group. Also included are Zoot Sims's jazz piece "Blinuet" and "Rue St. Vincent," by Yves Montand. They are seemingly contrasting pieces but are also textual. This is a recommended soundtrack from a recommended movie.

There are a few songs featured in the movie, but are not on the CD. such as: The Rolling Stones-I am Waiting, Paul Desmond-Take Ten, Donovan-Jersey Thursday. But All-In-All, Its a great buy.