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Underworld/O.S.T.

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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.

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.

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.

Good cd overall... a few songs weren't on it, like I was expecting, but I figured out one. In the trailer, the prevalent song playing is called "Red Tape" by "Agent Provocateur". It's a bit hard to find though. Anyone know what song is playing when she hits lucius with the car?

If you liked the movie, you'll like the soundtrack.

This review comes to you from Bagram Afghanistan. I was highly anticipating the release of Underworld and was looking forward to seeing the movie. Unfortunately Uncle Sam had some different plans for my summer vacation. I have yet to see this movie although the week after it hit theaters there were bootleg DVDs being sold. I hate that stuff and as of now still haven't seen it. I became interested in the soundtrack after seeing that Danny Lohner being interviewed on CNN about the album. Folks I am not kidding when I say this is the 2003 version of The Crow soundtrack. The songs are fantastic! Very dark, brooding and ethereal. I can only imagine how the film influenced these great artists on this project. I can picture myself driving a convertible with the top down through the desert of west Texas at night and listening to this masterpiece. About the only song that I don't like is the thrasher Baby's First Coffin. Not much into that type of music but I won't judge it either. The rest of the album is nothing but awesome. Maynard and Bowie seemed to be long lost twins who find each other in the gothic universe which obviously Underworld was born into. Simply put, if you liked The Crow soundtrack this album will be on the shelf right next to it. Buy this and you won't regret it.

Music fan, you'll find it in "The Jackal" soundtrack, "Red Tape"...

After watching this film back in 2003 I was just so visually stunned that I had to grab the soundtrack so my ears could get the same wonderful treatment. I have to say that this is one of my favorite soundtracks as a whole, and I feel that it's spawned other brilliant soundtracks like of course the sequel and then the Saw soundtracks...but regadless, this soundtrack delivers on every level and so heres the breakdown, track by track...

01 - "Awakening" - The Damning Well (Featuring Wes Borland, Richard Patrick, Josh Freese, and Danny Lohner)

This is a decent track from a band that formed and fizzled with the release of this soundtrack. Wes Borland is a great guitar player, original and completely all his own, but it's Richard Patrick grows on me with this song. I loved Filters first release and they've gotton on my nerves with their further releases, especially after the drop of 'Take My Picture' but Patrick redeams himself here. Great opening track for the album.

02 - "REV 22:20" - Puscifer (Featuring Maynard James Keenan, Danny Lohner)

This song is great, creepy and just fits so well here. Puscifer is Maynards newest project and you can see his influence. His voice has never been this creepy...although I have to say that the remix of this song on the Saw II soundtrack is actually creepier and a beter all around song...so check that out too.

03 - "Throwing Punches" - Page Hamilton

Decent track. Not much to it, sounding almost generic but it fits well with the whole layout and feel of the soundtrack.

04 - "Rocket Collecting" - Milla

Slower and more melodic, this song really strikes me because it adds a lot more element to the soundtrack, changing the soundtrack from a strait in your face attack to a more diverse attack on your senses. Great addition. Milla sounds a lot like Poe and thats a good thing because she adds a melodicy to the album while keeping with the almost creepy vibe.

05 - "Now I Know" - Renholder

I love each of the Renholder tracks here...they're just techno type score songs but they really add an element of the film into the soundtrack...you can close your eyes while listening and invision the movie right before your eyes...It's great.

06 - "Bring Me The Disco King" (Loner Mix) - David Bowie (Featuring Maynard James Keenan & John Frusciante)

Starting off with a somewhat Chinese Theater sounding beat before really starting. David Bowie has a voice that you either love or hate, but partnered with Maynard this track is VERY listenable and is a welcome addition. I love the lyrics, deep and meaningful, and Maynards whispers in the backdrop are beautiful.

07 - "Optimissed" - Skinny Puppy

I love this band, these guys are awsome and this track is really the deffinition of what you'd expect to see come from a soundtrack inspired of a vampire movie. Techno and just clubbish, it's almost like you can see the opening of Blade being shot to this score, but then again, that New Order track is freaking priceless...

08 - "Down In the Lab" - Renholder

Another brilliant track. I just love these small score type tracks. This one is creepier with screaming in the background, almost unaudible, with piano keys sounding off every couple seconds that adds to the eerieness...

09 - "Judith" (Renholder Mix) - A Perfect Circle

I loved the original song, but this remix reaches all expectations and actually surpases all of them. It's brutal, powerful and just in your face. The techno beat is just awsome...and the track as a whole is beautifully intence!

10 - "Suicide Note" - Johnette Napolitano

This song falls in the lines of Milla's Rocket Collecting, but this song hoasts lyrics that prove creepier than the lyrics on the rest of the album. This could be one of if not my favorite track on the album just because it adds so much as a whole, adding another side to the album. Johnette's voice is rough and coarse and that is almost infectious as he sings about losing and watching the ones you love fall apart...

11 - "Baby's First" Coffin - Dillinger Escape Plan

BRUTAL...this is straight in your face punk/metal that just rips your eardrums out. THis band reminds me of Atryu and so if your a fan of that type of music you'll love this track. I like it mostly because it rounds out the album as a whole. THe one reason this soundtrack is so brilliant is that every track adds something different to the soundtrack as a whole...

12 - "Hover" (Quiet Mix) - Trust Company

I HATE THIS BAND, but, I LOVE THIS REMIX...it's just so serene and pleasent. It really is beautifull, the piano is wonderful, and even though the lead singers whisper type singing always tends to get on my nerves almost as much as the bands overall lack of writing talent, this song was the best on the album and this remix adds a lot to it making it stand out further than it already did. I'm impressed.

13 - "Falling Through The Sky" - Renholder

Another one...great. The end of this track with the piano is a nice touch...My only regret is that these tracks are so short! A little longer would have been nice...

14 - "Weak and Powerless" (Tilling My Grave Mix) - A Perfect Circle

I like this band for the main reason that Maynard is a genius and turns out real quality remixes and this is no exception. Instead of going for a techno vibe, this remix is more of a heavier rock remix with crashing guitars and nice solo work. I really like this track...the drum work durring the 'rain rain go away' part is really cool.

15 - "Worms of the Earth" - Finch

I think this has to be the heaviest song these guys have ever put out. I wasn't expecting this...but its pretty good...really brutal and in your face and is miles in front of Dillengers track. SO what ever happened to these guys, are they still around...hope so...this track is just freaking awsome!

16 - "From A Shell" - Lisa Germano

Another soft and mellow song with Lisa singing over piano. It's a nice change of pace here. Works well. Not as nice as Milla's track because Lisa's voice is almost too pleasent, it loses any eerie vibe it could have and so it almost breaks the mold of the album, but I really do like the song itself and so it's forgiven.

17 - "Death Dealer's Descent" - Renholder

The last Renholder track and it delivers. It's the best of them all and just brutal techno base...it's really good. This would make a great backdrop for a song...if only Maynard had sung over the beat...now that would have been good.

18 - "On The Lash" - The Icarus Line

Decent...but nothing special...I'll listen to it though. it doesn't add anything to the album, but it doesn't take away either so it's allowed to stay...

19 - "All Of This Past" - Sarah Bettens

The best way to close the album is to wind us down with a mellow somber track, beautiful ghostly voice with lyrics that are deep and strong and a beat that brings a haunting atmosphere to the track. I love this song and it just really does the whole soundtrack justice.

All in all this is a great album, a great choice of tracks to showcase a wonderful film thats notches above it's competitors! I loved it and you should too.

The soundtrack for the movie Underworld breaks the mould and raises the bar for quality and style on film soundtracks. Soundtracks have become money-making instruments for the film industry often squeezing as many popular mainstream artists as possible to gain pop culture attention; all the while avoiding all thoughts of consistent theme or style.
This album takes songs created by many of the rock industry's most respected artists shaping them into a powerful tapestry of emotional melody following the dark themes of the vampire vs. werewolf fantasy thriller. Nine Inch Nails member Danny Lohner produces the album and brings with him the talents of Tool/A Perfect Circle front man Maynard James Keenan, Filter's Richard Patrick, and Former Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland; as well younger groups on the cutting edge of rock music.
Lohner and Keenan formed the new group Puscifer creating the albums strongest offering: the delectably sinister "REV 22:20". Lohner also joins Borland, Patrick and drummer Josh Freese forming The Damning Well and offer up the rock powerhouse "Awakening". Other standout songs include Lohner remixes of A Perfect Circle hits "Judith" and "Weak and Powerless", and Keenan's joint venture with David Bowie on the brilliant rendition of "Bring Me the Disco King.
The whole album is wrought with distinct energy and focus commonly absent from soundtracks that are stitched together with attention grabbing one hit wonders and pop hit moneymakers. This is an enjoyable and memorable experience, so turn down the lights and turn up the volume.

It is called, as noted previously, "Red Tape" and it is indeed by Agent Provocateur. It is also on the soundtrack to the movie "The Jackal" if you want to have the song before the Underworld score comes out.

My primary problem with this soundtrack is that while diversity is good, there's too much in the way of mediocre pretend-metal making the album a disjointed listen at best. For awhile, there's a good flow from the aggressive opener (a pretty good effort from Richard Patrick, Wes Borland, Josh Freese, and Danny Lohner), to the no-less-intense but far-calmer "Rev 22:20." Maynard James Keenan's voice never ceases to please. Back to the aggression with Page Hamilton, suitably sounding very Helmet-esque, and then back to calm with a song by Milla Jovovich (and a very good one). The short Renholder instrumentals are good fillers that should've been longer. They start out very nicely, leading into what could be a great long instrumental...and then it's over. The David Bowie track with Maynard is great, very mellow, typical of Bowie nowadays and his voice works well with Maynard's. I don't see the big deal about John Frusciante though...he's good, but he's not THAT good. The new Skinny Puppy song is the real treat...harking back to "The Process," this is basically OhGr with cEvin Key to liven things up and Ogre's vocals recall his older more dissonant style. It's a welcome return to form, and I hope it's not just a one-shot deal. The remix of A Perfect Circle's "Judith" is wonderful, substituting the original's aggression for ambient beauty, and yet still working with Maynard's angry voice. The new song by APC, "Weak and Powerless" is as good as anything from their first album, and if it's any indication of what "The Thirteenth Step" sounds like, then that album may very well be among the best releases this year. Johnette Napolitano is amazing, I love her voice. Dillinger Escape Plan I can do without. Just some noise math-rock to keep things different, but...it's just not welcome to me. Nor is the song by Trust Company, who are highly overrated in my opinion. Same with The Icarus Line and Finch, who I can normally appreciate to some extent, but here...it just feels unnecessary, just to add some noise. The tracks by Lisa Germano and Sarah Bettens are good though, fitting in that ambient-gothic female-vocal style of song that we had with Milla and Johnette. Basically, the album starts strong and then falls flat into territory best left to the nu-metal posers. I think it says something that the first half of the CD is mostly established artists, people who've no need to prove themselves, and then halfway through we hear bands who have yet to achieve some level of stature. Not a bad idea to promote a band, but I feel it ruins the flow of the soundtrack. I'm sure the newer kids will love it though, since it seems geared more towards that audience, but I can do without it.