Hot Tub Time Machine (Music From The Motion Picture) [Soundtrack]

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 23, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Rhino Records
• ASIN: B00354NBAY
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,859 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Hot Tub Time Machine, a madcap time-travel comedy starring John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke, Crispin Glover, Lizzy Caplan, and Chevy Chase.
The film is directed by Steve Pink with screenplay by Josh Heald and Sean Anders & John Morris and story by Josh Heald.
The film's soundtrack presents a sonic snapshot of the mid-'80's, featuring the epic power ballad 'Home Sweet Home' from Mötley Crüe's third album, the quadruple platinum 'Theatre of Pain'. Along with glam-metal, the soundtrack's selections survey the era's various styles, including alternative rock from The Replacements ('I Will Dare'), New Order ('Bizarre Love Triangle') and Echo And The Bunnymen ('Bring On The Dancing Horses'); early rap by Salt 'N' Pepa ('Push It') and new wave by Men Without Hats ('The Safety Dance') and Scritti Politti ('Perfect Way'). The set also includes a newly recorded version of Public Enemy's 'Louder Than A Bomb', which was originally released on their classic 1988 album 'It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back'.
In addition to classic 80s tracks by David Bowie, INXS, Talking Heads, The English Beat, and Spandau Ballet, HOT TUB TIME MACHINE: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK also features two songs by actor Craig Robinson, who delivers unforgettable covers of Rick Springfield's 'Jessie's Girl' and The Black Eyed Peas 'Let's Get It Started,' which are both featured in the film as well.

Hot Tub Time Machine follows a group of best friends who've become bored with their adult lives: Adam (John Cusack) has been dumped by his girlfriend; Lou (Rob Corddry) is a party guy who can't find the party; Nick's (Craig Robinson) wife controls his every move; and video game-obsessed Jacob (Clark Duke) won't leave his basement. After a crazy night of drinking in a ski resort hot tub, the men wake up, heads pounding, in the year 1986. This is their chance to kick some past and change their futures; one will find a new love life, one will learn to stand up for himself with the ladies, one will find his mojo, and one will make sure he still exists.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the purchase, April 15, 2010

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hep kat (AZ - land of too much sun) - See all my reviews

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This is definitely not the collection for die-hard 80's fans. The tracks on the CD can be found elsewhere. For a soundtrack CD, it's average: not bad, not great. What gave the CD the extra star was Craig Robinson. His version of "Jesse's Girl" is a little rough, but fun for movie fans. What made the CD worth buying, for me, was Craig Robinson's version of The Black Eyed Peas' "Let's Get it Started." Don't shoot me, but I liked it even better than the original.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Review, April 17, 2010

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R. Bates - See all my reviews
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I own a great deal of 80's soundtracks and pretty much every song on this album. It would have been nice to see some of the original hits instead of all the remixes and covers. If you've seen the movie you laughed your butt off, and probably noticed the song I Can't Wait by Nu Shooz. If you want that song you'll have to go to the soundtrack for Son of Rambow which also has a lot of great hits on it.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best 80's Soundtrack Since The Wedding Singer, March 23, 2010

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Compay (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews
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The best thing about the Hot Tub Time Machine soundtrack is its diversity. From Pop classics and Post-Punk to Rock and old-school Rap, this album has it all. Throw this CD on, and you're transported back to the days of skating rinks and MTV when they actually played music videos.

One of the more interesting twists on the soundtrack is the inclusion of two covers by actor and stand-up comedian Craig Robinson (from The Office and Pineapple Express). The album includes Robinson's rendition of "Let's Get It Started" by the Black Eyed Peas, and a surprisingly good version of "Jessie's Girl." So maybe Craig Robinson won't win a Grammy like Rick Springfield did, but it's a nice little addition to the soundtrack.

While the movie largely takes place in 1986, and most of the songs are from the early 80's, a few tracks weren't released until later (Push It in '87, Louder than a Bomb in '88). Which doesn't change how great of a soundtrack this is, it's just worth mentioning.

A great album to put on if you throw an 80's Retro Party, or just to listen to in the car if you miss the classics. Definitely one to add to your collection.