Customer Reviews

Smallville, Vol. 1: The Talon Mix

5 star:		(50)
4 star:		(20)
3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

If you're a fan of the Smallville series you'll notice one glaring omission from this CD: The Calling's "Wherever You Will Go" This was played in Episode 2 when Clark was returning Lana's kryptonite necklace. To many people, that was the show's "anthem," if you wish, that captured everything about Clark's feelings for Lana.

Otherwise, this is a pretty representative CD of the show. The banner songs are there: Remy Zero's "Save Me" and Five For Fighting's "Superman". Von Ray's "Inside Out" and Weezer's "Island In The Sun" take you back into the halls of Smallville High. Sixpence's "Don't Dream It's Over" is a remarkable remake version I think, very much the Talon experience! My personal favorite is Eva Cassidy's "Time After Time" rendition, sang during Whitney's father's funeral. What an emotional rendition!

I'm not as enthusiastic with the inclusion of Phantom Planet's "Lonely Day" and The Flaming Lips' "Fight Test" though. Maybe it's because I can't really remember or put these songs into their proper episodes. Which brings me back to my first complaint about how songs such as "Wherever You Will Go" should probably have been in this disc. But that's just me.

The CD is an enhanced version that you pop into your CD-Rom to access the first issue of the Smallville comic book, chapters from the Smallville novels, a 3D interactive map of Smallville, Lex's mansion, the Talon, and the Kent farm, live performances by Von Ray and Remy Zero (NOT Save Me though) and a trading card. You either get Lana, Lex or Clark.

Overall it's a must have for every Smallville fan! It brings you back to remembering special moments in the episodes!

I just bought the CD today and it's wonderful! The show is one of the best retellings of the Superman legend. Here is a breakdown of the songs:

1. Save Me - Remy Zero (The Opening Theme, Remy Zero's straight ahead rocker, awesome song!)

2. Inside Out - VonRay
3. Island In The Sun - Weezer
4. Superman - Five For Fighting (Of Course, No Superman Soundtrack should be without this song. It's filled with wonder of a Superman knowing that he's got powers but is human at heart.)
5. Nuclear - Ryan Adams
6. Lonely Day - Phantom Planet
7. Fight Test - The Flaming Lips
8. Don't Dream It's Over - Sixpence None The Richer (A cover of the 80's hit by Crowded House - But it's given a softer alt. touch, but works for the CD)
9. Wave Goodbye - Steadman
10. I Just Wanna Be Loved - AM Radio
11. Everything - Lifehouse (Used at the end of the Pilot ep. It expresses Clark's feelings for Lana at the beginning of the 1st season. It's a beautiful moving song)
12. Time After Time - Eva Cassidy (From the late Eva Cassidy, comes this haunting beautiful version of the Cindy Lauper hit. Eva's vocals make this song touching.)

The 12 Tracks are current hip songs, but they do make up the musical history of Smallville. If your a fan of Today's Pop Rock, Smallville, or any of WB's great shows. You'll really enjoy this soundtrack!

If you want to relive the moments of Smallville, this CD will be an excellent companion for you "die-hard" fans. Most of the tracks emulate the mood of the show, with memorable songs like "Don't Dream It's Over" by Sixpence None The Richer, "Everything" by Lifehouse, "Time After Time" by Eva Cassidy, and of course, the "opening title" song, "Save Me" by Remy Zero, in which the band also appeared in the first season's cliffhanger finale. I was disappointed, however, that "Wherever you will go" by The Calling, didn't make the final 12 tracks. In my opinion, it set the tone for the "rollercoaster" relationship between Lana and Clark and makes you think of the times that made you say out loud, "Dammit, Clark!". Despite this, the 12 tracks and the bonus "enhanced" material (playable on a PC) are well worth the cost. If you are an avid fan, and you want to reminisce over the episodes of Smallville, this CD is a "must-buy"...

I must say that Smallville has got to be one of my favourite shows at the moment. When I heard that they were releasing a CD soundtrack, I was quick to preorder this title.

In terms of the songs, this is a great compilation where most of the tracks have been played on the most recent episodes to air. Of course the CD includes the theme song "Save Me" by Remy Zero which - as a sidenote - causes my nephew to run into the room every time he hears the chorus as he knows he's likely to see Clark on the TV screen.

As with other soundtracks out at the moment - like Roswell - this CD is enhanced with special features that are (supposed to be) assessible from the computer and internet. To be clear, you will need the CD (your key) to be able to download the components allowing you to access the special features like the 3-D interactive map of the town, access to the first smallville comic and preview chapters to upcoming Smallville novels.

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to access these special features as I'm having trouble installing the CD key components.
(The troubleshooting link wasn't much help.) But if you just like the songs or are a fan of the show then this is a great addition to your CD collection!

My husband and I watch Smallville regularly, so I recently purchased this soundtrack for him as a gift. While we love the theme song and enjoy much of the other music on the show, I did fear the the CD would contain some of the show's more metal-sounding tunes. We were pleasantly surprised to discover that this is a soundtrack of very mellow music--think of the many sweet but sad songs that are played as Clark and/or Lana stares off into space at the end of each episode. There are also two cover tunes for the older crowd: Time After Time (made famous by Cyndi Lauper, who co-wrote the song with Rob Hyman of The Hooters) and Don't Dream It's Over (Crowded House). This collection serves as great background music for relaxing or even a dinner party; recommended for other 30-something Smallville fans like us.

I guess maybe I'm too old for the music on this CD, #1 "Save Me" by Remy Zero was just about my favorite tune. A couple of other tunes did all right, I think #11"Everything" by Lifehouse was one of those, but most didn't do much for me. Some people like #12 "Time after Time" by Eva Cassidy, I think the Cyndi Lauper version was better.
This CD has the strangest manner of enhancement I've run across, it appears that you can't listen to the music list on your PC the way I can with most if not all of my other enhanced CD's. You'll get a music video or two (but not Remy Zero's "Save Me", a short slide gallery & some other stuff. When I tried it out I found the online access to be very slow loading so the faster the connection you have the better. There's an interactive map with points of interest in Smallville (but not the Kent home & a few other bits I would expect), not the easiest thing to navigate, click on icons to bring up fake web pages for each. I tried the one for the Talon and the Luthor mansion, the Talon was OK - the Luthor mansion webpage included a slow loading, for me,but interresting looking Quicktime VR tour of the house.
I also noticed that the exclusive access weblink on the CD was smallville.net but that what you ended up arriving at was http://smallville.warnerbros.com, save that & you don't seem to need the CD for access.

This was a great step for the TV show Smallville! The CD was great, with the classics, like "Time After Time" and "Don't Dream It's Over". Then came the sort-of Smallville themed songs, like "Save Me" and "Superman". And then, the WB added some songs that were played in the first season, like "Everything" which was the closing song for the first Smallville episode. I loved the album and I am sure it will be enjoyable for all ages. Very great car music, with some relaxing songs, and some that are great to dance to. With no question, I give this album 5 stars. Outstanding!

Smallville soundtrack is one of the best soundtracks i listened to last year...in fact here is the list of outstanding tracks in the album. Save Me by Remy Zero- since its the theme for the series (Everytime I hear this song it somehow reminds me of the opening credits of Smallville). Even though im not a huge fan...
Weezer- Island In The Sun (Oh well, this band never fails to amuse me...of course who will ever forget "Buddy Holly" and "Sweater".) . The Flaming Lips- Fight Test (If youve never heard of them remember "She Don't Use Jelly"?). Sixpence None The Richer- Don't Dream It's Over (A Crowded House Original). Even if This Single already appeared on "Divine Discontent" Album its still worthy to listen to. An excellent album. Add it up to your cd shelves now... Buy it with any Sixpence Album. You wont regret it.

The superb acting and writing make the show what it is: A powerful, moving, entertaining, emotional experience with lots of bizarre twists and turns. The emotion, is not only portrayed through the actors, but also, through the superb choice of music. Whoever choses the music clearly knows what he or she is doing, because the music perfectly fits the differing moods in the show. "Save Me" is a marvelous opening theme. I don't know why it's so underrated. "Superman" has the perfect lyrics to describe Clark Kent. "Everything" is the most powerful song on the CD. It is touching, inspirational, and portrays moments of romance, fantasy, sadness, and bitersweet yearning. "Fight Test" by the Flaming Lips is a wonderful song. For those who don't remember, it was at the end of the episode with Lex's brother, Lucas. The song perfectly fits the mood: After all the insanity and mystery and lies, it's time to accept what's happened and peacefully move on. A feel-good song. "Time After Time" by Eva Cassidy is a sad, moving song played during Whitney's dad's funeral. "Nuclear" is pretty good. This CD is great, but there are a few missing songs. "Wherever You Will Go" by The Calling, "Tomorrow" (played when Lex sees the Kents rejoicing, and he is standing all alone), and "The Invisible Man" by Theory of a Deadman. But, there can only be so much on a soundtrack. Hopefully, another soundtrack will come out soon! :)

The assortment of songs on this album can't really be described as perfect. Depending on the listeners preferred genre, any compilation CD is bound to have its share of hits and misses. However, I can guarantee that no matter which category is favored, there is one song that transcends all barriers of musical preference. That song is entitled "Everything" by the talented, yet under-rated, Lifehouse. For those who recall, this song was played at the end of the pilot episode during Clark's illusory moment with Lana after the dance. It was also featured in the season finale where Whitney shares a dance with Lana before he is enlisted in the military. The producers of the show couldn't have chosen a better song for either of those scenes, because in both cases, there was an element of breath-taking beauty and a wistful sadness, which is exactly what Lifehouse have incorporated into the song. Not only is it both moving and inspiring, it is also at once soothing and powerful. Simply stated, it is the perfect ballad. Other notable tracks include Five For Fighting's "Superman", "Don't Dream It's Over", "Time After Time" and of course, the opener, "Save Me" by Remy Zero. A great album indeed, but would be nearly nothing without the aforementioned "Everything".