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Blast From The Past: Music From The Original Motion Picture [SOUNDTRACK]

Steve Dorff, Various Artists - Soundtracks - 1999
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (February 9, 1999)
  • Original Release Date: February 2, 1999
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Soundtrack
  • Label: Capitol
  • ASIN: B00000I0QF
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #106,844 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

 
1. I See The Sun - Tommy Henriksen (previously unreleased)
2. So Long Toots - Cherry Poppin' Daddies (previously unreleased)
3. Honey Please - Sonichrome
4. Rhinoceros - Block (Rhino Hunt mix)
5. Pretty Babies - Dishwalla
6. I Will Buy You a New Life - Everclear
7. It's The End Of The World - R.E.M.
8. Trou Macacq - Squirrel Nut Zippers
9. Mr. Zoot Suit - Flying Neutrinos
10. It's A Good Day - Perry Como
11. Political Science - Randy Newman
12. Little Belief, A - Celeste Prince (previously unreleased)
13. Adam & Eve Love Theme - Steve Dorff

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The masterminds behind this feel-good collection of swing and modern-rock staples must have gained much inspiration from this movie's main character (portrayed by the amicable Brendan Fraser), a twentysomething male who's just entered '90s aboveground society for the first time after being raised in his parents' bomb shelter. Nearly all of the tracks here, though culled from established chart-topping albums from radio darlings like the Squirrel Nut Zippers and Everclear, are on the stale side, as if chosen by someone who hasn't watched MTV for the past year. Pop offerings like Dishwalla's risk-free "Pretty Babies" is from the band's 1995 glory days (remember "Counting Blue Cars"?), while the abundant inclusion of swing was probably influenced by a high-level exec's viewing of a Gap khakis ad. All in all, the soundtrack aims for Gen-X soft spots--harmless, saccharine pop vocals and party faves like R.E.M.'s "It's the End of the World As We Know It"--but there's little here that hasn't already been mined by commercial radio. --Kristy Ojala

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Songs Forgotten, May 9, 2001
By Brian Volk (Las Vegas, NV United States) - See all my reviews
Blast from the past was a fantastic movie especially all the Music in it from the 50s and 60s. That's why I was going to buy this Soundtrack. Is this a soundtrack for the movie "BLAST FROM THE PAST" or an Alternative CD with songs used from the Movie. There is only 1 old 50s song on this soundtrack. and in the movie there were like 5 or 6. Why were these songs forgotten? Are soundtracks being made today only putting songs on CDs from this time period even though they have old songs in the movie? If your buying this soundtrack for the old 50s and 60s songs you heard in the movie you won't find them on this CD that's for sure. So hopefully they'll make a remake of the real Soundtrack for "BLAST FROM THE PAST" with all the 50s and 60s music that was in the movie with a mix of todays music from the movie.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Blast of Brilliance!, July 10, 2000
By cinemagirl (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
After renting the movie, falling in love with it, buying the DVD, and watching it another ten or so times, I bought the soundtrack. Rarely does a soundtrack come along that captures the essence of a movie, but Steve Tyrell did a superb job as a music supervisor. There are songs that are insightful; there are songs that are uplifting; there are songs that are beautiful. Had more of the oldies from the movie been included on the soundtrack, it would have made everything nearly perfect. Some of the most momentous songs are "I See The Sun" by the smoky-voiced Tommy Henriksen, whose song acts as great background music for Venice Beach, California; "So Long Toots" by the always enjoyable Cherry Poppin' Daddies; Dishwalla's "Pretty Babies," which ties for Most Memorable Song, as the tragic lyrics and the melody seem to fit seamlessly into the film; the fervent "I Will Buy You A New Life" by Everclear; The Flying Neutrino's smashing swing song, "Mr. Zoot Suit," which ultimately might win Most Memorable Song after all; legendary Perry Como's "It's A Good Day" that somehow brightens your day; and the unknown-but-brilliant Celeste Prince's "A Little Belief," a fragile but silvery gem of a song. If possible and interested, do look for Dean Martin's "I Belong To You," a beautiful and classic song (unfortunately, not included on the soundtrack) that you will never get tired of. In sum, the songs are pleasurable and charming, just like the film. Recommended playing: All The Time.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Blasting tunes, July 13, 2001
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This is full of fun and energetic music. "Mr. Zoot Suit" by the Flying Neutrinos and "So Long Toots" by the Cherry Poppin' Daddies have a hip-hop dance beat to them. Sonichrome, Block, Dishwalla, Everclear, and R.E.M are very cool. "A Little Belief" is a beautiful ballad and the love theme for Adam and Eve is inspiring. I would recommend this awesome soundtrack to anyone.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Can you IDENTIFY a song from the movie?
I can remember an almost heavy-metal heavy rock style song which maybe played in the bar above them during the 70s era, and contained the line "Message in a bottle" and maybe... Read more
Published 10 months ago by patrick

2.0 out of 5 stars Correct Song
The song several people have mentioned is by Dean Martin not Perry Como. The name of the song is "You Belong to Me". It's a shame it was left off the CD. BTW.... Read more
Published on July 5, 2006 by George Cummings

5.0 out of 5 stars Common Sense People
Is it not possible that there are MORE THAN ONE Perry Como songs in this movie? The movie is fabulous and the music incredible. Read more
Published on June 9, 2006 by Alysha Cleveland

1.0 out of 5 stars Where are the romantic perry como songs
Very dissappointed to find that the producers of this CD, did not include the most romantic part of the movie song in this compilation. Read more
Published on February 24, 2005 by Michael B

1.0 out of 5 stars Correct Perry Como song
If you are looking for the correct Perry Como song it is "Round and Round" from his Greatest Hits.
Published on November 5, 2003 by KLove

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for entertaining
The upbeat mix of this CD is great for entertaining. I put it on when guests walk in the door and by the time we sit down to eat, the music has mellowed and helps the party roll... Read more
Published on February 21, 2001 by Elizabeth A Morgan

4.0 out of 5 stars great unknowns
I thought this CD was Superb. I've seen the movie and some of the songs are unique and have their own style. Read more
Published on December 23, 2000 by cherna2397

5.0 out of 5 stars This party on c.d. is a blast!
I saw the movie first. It was good, so was the music. But the c.d.? Awesome. I love most of the songs on there. Read more
Published on February 24, 2000 by Catherine

5.0 out of 5 stars A BLAST
I can't decide which I like more the film or the music. If I had never seen the movie this music could still stand on it's own. A great mix of rock and swing. Read more
Published on September 7, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars kewl music
if you like swing, and some pop then this is a good cd for yo
Published on August 8, 1999

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