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Whip It!

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Fantastic music from an excellent movie based on a great book. If nothing else, buy this. You really can't go wrong. It really doesn't have a genre, but no matter what you'll have at least two songs stuck in your head within 48 hrs of buying this album. Go for it! :D

The movie was a cute and intense take on roller derby. The soundtrack just made the movie that much better.

See it. Hear it. Love It.

The movie is timeless and very entertaining. The soundtrack is nicely put-together but where is "No Surprises" by Radiohead (played after the swimming pool scene)? I have to knock-out one star for this reason. Drew Barrymore having to do with the music as well as a fine job directing the movie puts this CD over-the-top. Having all these music in one compilation brings back the movie and all the nice feelings around it. Very nice indeed.

Whip It is the kind of movie that you wish would not end. The excitement it generates is electric, whether its set in the lead character Bliss's everyday life or her secret life as a roller derby queen. These punk songs by groups I never heard before are amazing! Garage rock is back! I am so grateful to director Drew Barrymore for putting these all in one package! When I hear the songs, every time I am transported back to that roller derby in the warehouse and this scene is a far cry from anything I have ever seen before. My personal experience with roller skates is much more innocent, early eighties roller rinks moving to disco tunes like "Freak Out" or "Funkytown." These songs for the most part are current and bring a fresh outlook for rock with a hope that punk can still survive in the world of hip-hop and teen pop.

The first track that caught my attention was not a new song but a new remix of the classic "Lollipop" by the Chordettes. What a way to update a classic! The repetitious nature rather than monotonous is actually infectious. Makes me want to check out Squeak E Clean and Desert Eagles other remixes. Checking out the new chicks, gotta love Tilly and the Wall, "Pot Kettle Black", Peaches "Boys Wanna Be Her" and The Go! Team, "Doing it Right". These ladies let it all hang out with a passion reminiscent of the Runaways and the Ramones who are also happily featured with "Sheena is a Punk Rocker" Drew even includes a couple non punk tracks with Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and 38 Special's "Caught Up in You" which were used in the film and suprisingly don't ruin the girrrrrrl effect created by these rock goddesses. A few guys get in there like Adam Green with Har Mar Superstar covering "Never My Love" and Landon Pigg who plays Bliss's love interest is featured in his song "High Times" that's heard in the film. His track is kind of raw and unpolished but it helps make this collection so rockin'! Just put this disc on when you have chores or even at your desk at work. Even better than caffeine, it WILL get your energy up!

Recommended tracks(though all are great):

Pot Kettle Black--Tilly and the Wall

Boys Wanna Be Her--Peaches

Bang On--The Breeders

Lollipop (Squeak E. Clean & Desert Eagles Remix)--The Chordettes

This soundtrack caught my ear initially when I saw the movie, of course! I had to buy it to listen to some of the tracks in their entirety. Most of the music is very upbeat and I listen to them while I jog on my Ipod. If you liked the movie, you'll undoubtedly like the soundtrack.

Loved the film ! It had a heart, simpathetic characters & rang true. The soundtrack was also a big part of it - (however we need a "Film Score" CD as well). Barrymore has created a refreshing piece of cinema, & I look forward to her future endeavors. - She's is not just pretty face.

Best Movie Album out in the last Year!!!

Great rendition of the Association's classic "Never My Love" done by Har Mar Superstar.

I don't usually buy movie soundtracks, but I had to make an exception with this one. The movie is good, but the music makes it great. Even if you haven't seen the movie you *must* check out the artists on this soundtrack!

Simple. I liked the movie soundtrack. (The movie was okay......)
I looked it up on Amazon. Purchased it. It showed up in a couple business days and I am pleased.

I liked this cute, coming of age, movie that has a lot of good actresses in it.I thought it was a good 1st directing debut for Drew Barrymore who also stars in the show. Good performances by Ellen Paige as the lead character and for Juliette Lewis as her nemesis. Movie soundtrack is a great mix.