Underworld/O.S.T. [Soundtrack]

Various Artists (Artist), The Damning Wel (Performer), David Bowie (Performer), Puscifer (Performer), Milla (Performer), Johnette Napolitano (Performer), A Perfect Circle (Performer), The Dillinger Escape Plan (Performer), Trust Company (Performer), Skinny Puppy (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: The Damning Wel, David Bowie, Puscifer, Milla, Johnette Napolitano, et al.
• Audio CD (September 2, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Lakeshore Records
• ASIN: B0000AYL3Q
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (111 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,741 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #64 in Music > Alternative Rock > Indie & Lo-Fi > Dream Pop

Editorial Reviews

Underworld is one of the most highly anticipated genre films in over a decade. Lakeshore Record's soundtrack, which features exclusive songs and mixes (both in and inspired by the film), is an unparalleled collection of the best music the contemporary rock world has to offer.

The soundtrack album is produced by Danny Lohner of Nine Inch Nails whose unique relationships within the community of A-List talent brings such unprecedented highlights to this project as the first song ever penned by Maynard James Keenan (Tool / A Perfect Circle) for a motion picture and soundtrack album. Also appearing on the album is former Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland who along with Lohner and Filter’s Richard Patrick have created the formidable super group The Damning Well who make their debut on this album with the song "Awakening."

One look through the album's track listing and you'll find contributions from artists as diverse and respected as Trust Co., Finch, Skinny Puppy, Page Hamilton, and David Bowie to name a few. Every track on this album is either written exclusively for this project, or is an exclusive remix, or rare version only available on this release.

Underworld, both as a film and an album is a truly unique marrige of artistic sound and vision.

Customer Reviews

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Larger than life soundtrack, January 7, 2004

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A. Estes (Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Underworld/O.S.T. (Audio CD)

Chances are, if you were curious enough to surf over to this page to see about this soundtrack, you should buy it because you're bound to find something you like on here. Danny Lohner (Nine Inch Nails, A Perfect Circle) spear-headed this project, using his connections to turn out the darkest and possibly most unique compilation of 2003. For fans of Tool/A Perfect Circle frontman Maynard James Keenan, you need this. The infamous frontman makes four scattered appearances here. There are two A Perfect Cirle remixes here for 'Judith' and 'Weak & Powerless.' The former is a slowed down, moodier peice of work than the original, which benefits from some interesting string arrangements, while the latter is an over-caffeinated reworking that beefs up the power of the original song. Keenan also collaborates with Lohner under the moniker Puscifier on the track 'REV 22:20.' This song is a bit different than Keenan's other work. It's very stripped down and quiet, yet extremely potent and bruising. And finally, Maynard joins forces with Red Hot Chili Peppers axe-man John Frusciante on a very odd remix of David Bowie's 'Bring Me The Disco King.' Limited-time-only supergroup The Damning Well give the album a nice kick start. Featuring Filter frontman Richard Patrick, Ex-Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland, Lohner & Josh Freese, (now honestly, who HASN'T he played with) 'Awakening' is a energetic, albeit bouncy cut (thanks in part to Borland's style) that turns out really well. It would be nice to hear more collaborations from these guys. Nu-metallers Trustcompany slow it down a bit for the Danny Lonher remix of 'Hover,' turning out their best track to date. Featuring violins played by Paz Lechantin (A Perfect Circle/Zwan) this track serves as a highlight of the album, and is the polar opposite of the band's original version. Finch, however, deliver one of their heaviest tunes with 'Worms of the Universe.' The song is quick, to the point and just plain rocks. The Icarus Line, a band who I had never heard until this album surprised me with their own brand of Black Sabbath-esque stoner-rock, and Lisa Germano and Milla bring it down a notch with their hushed, moody songs. Overall, it's a great soundtrack. It fits the movie very well in the same vein as the original "The Crow" soundtrack. If you like the way the track-listing looks, you really should pick this up.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Here's Michael's Transformation Song, September 25, 2005

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No Name "Priest" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Underworld/O.S.T. (Audio CD)

Just to let you all know, the song that plays during Michael's transformation in the car is called "Coward" by Wes Borland and Danny Lohner. It's hard to find and only 1:22 seconds long.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars for those who would like to know..., January 18, 2006

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revolution is my name "J" (sludge factory, KY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Underworld/O.S.T. (Audio CD)

Overall this is a killer soundtrack - however, if you're looking for the song that is played on all of the previews for underworld and evolution, you won't find it here...

The song is called red tape by agent provacateur, and you can find it on the underworld motion picture score which is also available here on amazon.