The Truth About Charlie [Soundtrack]

Various Artists (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 22, 2002)
• Original Release Date: October 25, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00006LWQO
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #80,813 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Jim The Jinn - De Phazz

2. Garab - Rachid Taha

3. La voix du vaurien - Jean Marc Miro

4. Les Enfants Perdus - AngiLique Kidjo

5. Mr. Kennedy - Soft Boys

6. This Is The Army Of Forgotten Souls - Transglobal Underground

7. Ragda - Khaled

8. It's A Wonderful Life - Sparklehorse

9. Epoca - Gotan Project

10. Mentira - Manu Chao

11. Fortress Europe - Asian Dub Foundation

12. De Cara A La Pared - Lhasa

13. Slow Down - The Feelies

14. Sous Le Soleil Exactement - Anna Karina

15. Hey Natty (Day Monsters) - Backward Dog

16. Bigga Man - Ted Demme

17. Truthful Moods - Rachel Portman

18. Quand Tu M'Aimes - Charles Aznavour

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Jonathan Demme's eclectic song choices paradoxically strengthen and weaken the soundtrack to his film The Truth About Charlie. On the one hand, the rich diversity of styles is a treat to behold: fiery tribal world music with a French twist (Rachid Taha) and barnstorming melodic rock (the Soft Boys) merge with stirring soul jazz (Angélique Kidjo) and hyped-up techno dub (Asian Dub Foundation). Moreover, the dark atmosphere permeating the album--exemplified best by the sweltering exotic dance of De Phazz, Transglobal Underground's smoldering trip-hop, and droning, lo-fi post-punk from the Feelies--captures the ominous, suspense-thriller mood of the movie perfectly. However, Charlie also feels unfocused, mostly because too many styles and directions are crammed together and fighting for attention. Consequently, although each individual musician blends genres with pizzazz (as on Manu Chao's Latin-dub-reggae fusion), the textured variety ultimately becomes tiresome. --Annie Zaleski

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best soundtracks ever compiled, October 30, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Truth About Charlie (Audio CD)

I saw the movie (which was alright) and knew immediately after that I was going to buy the soundtrack. As I expected, it turned out to be one of the best CD's I've ever purchased. 18 great songs from every corner of the planet that are very diverse and unique, yet come together beautifully to form an excellent compilation.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I could listen to this CD forever..., December 19, 2002

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This review is from: The Truth About Charlie (Audio CD)

After seeing the movie, the amazing beats kept going through my head until I bought the soundtrack. It's got an interesting variety of songs, but it's got a consistent beat that you can tap your foot to anywhere at anytime. 'Jim the Jinn' and 'Epoca' are both just amazing. Definitely a worthwhile purchase.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The glory of music and love...., November 18, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Truth About Charlie (Audio CD)

Saw this TERRIFIC film twice, in part because of the music. This soundtrack leaves you dizzy in the night sky full of swinging pink neon and possibilities, ready to go out and wander the streets to note the qualities of people.