Splendor (1999 Film) [Soundtrack]

Various Artists - Soundtracks (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 14, 1999)
• Original Release Date: September 14, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Astralwerks
• ASIN: B00001QEGI
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #200,921 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Sho Nuff

2. Shine

3. The Chemistry Between Us

4. Before Today

5. I Don't Know Why I Love You [Mix]

6. Kelly Watch the Stars

7. The Jag

8. Elektrobank

9. Beetlebum

10. Mesmerise

11. Only the Strongest Will Survive

12. Sweetness and Light

13. Flowerz

14. Bizarre Love Triangle

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wow...., March 1, 2000

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[e-mail] (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Splendor (1999 Film) (Audio CD)

I heard about this soundtrack in Rolling Stone, and since it was from Astralwerks, I picked it up. Once I stuck it in my stereo, I think I left it in for about a month.

All hyperbole aside, this album is really excellent. Listening to it makes me feel happier than I am when I see a Blur music video on MTV. The remix "theme" (it's not really a theme, but there are so many remixes that it approaches one) is great - some of these songs are practically new. London Suede's "Chemistry Between Us" crushes Bush in the battle of songs about chemicals between two lovers. James Lavelle from UNKLE shows up to prove that Hurricane #1 has more songs than just the one in the VW ad. And My Bloody Valentine stun me again by remixing the Lush song "Sweetness & Light."

Even though they're not remixes, I am such a sucker for "Bizarre Love Triangle," and "Sho' Nuff" is one of the stoopidest and best Fatboy Slim tracks that I can remember.

Do yourself and buy this album on a rainy day. y the time New Order fades out, the sun will be shining and birds will be singing. I can't stress how fantastic this album is.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally. An "Original" Motion Picture Soundtrack., October 7, 1999

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Courtney (Jersey City, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Splendor (1999 Film) (Audio CD)

I think my summary says it all. How many times have you bought a soundtrack only to find it's full of filler from boring singer-songwriters types ? this album has got exclusive remixes and some of them are awesome: james lavelle's remix of "hurricane #1" for example and moog cookbook's fab makeover of air's "kelly watch the stars". if like me you have broad tastes that include some electronic, some brit-pop, some classic '80s electro, this album is an almost perfect mix-tape on CD.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best mix CD your friends will never send you..., March 12, 2000

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S. Grow "Kallipygos" (Springfield, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Splendor (1999 Film) (Audio CD)

I bought this CD rather blindly, having had it pop up on my Amazon personal recommendations and perk my attention. While not a huge fan of Araki, the list of talent on this soundtrack is a real grabber. If you are a fan of the music from early 90's "shoe-gazer" bands to late 90's electronic-mix stuff, this is for you. The remix theme that runs through this CD actually improves a few songs, or at least brings them back in a form you probably hadn't anticipated (Moog Cookbook's remix of Air's "Kelly Watch the Stars" is a funky example, while the pairing of My Bloody Valentine with Lush on "Sweetness and Light" is genius... just wish MVB had more stuff out there). Extra tracks such as Fatboy Slim's "Sho'nuff" and the always welcome reminder of New Order's "Bizarre Love Triangle" round out an all-around great disc.

I sent a copy to a friend who responded that "all she needed now was a party, since she already has a great mix CD for it." I agree with her completely.

Heck, I might even watch the movie now.