Not Another Teen Movie [SOUNDTRACK]

Various Artists (Composer)

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 4, 2001)
• Original Release Date: December 14, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Maverick
• ASIN: B00005S8MG
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #66,402 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Soundtrack - Not Another Teen Movie Review, April 17, 2002

By	Erich Becker "beckermanex" (Tempe, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews

Is there one thing that makes this album rock? Yes, and it is called track number one. To hear Marilyn Manson's cover on "Tainted Love" is worth the price of this CD. Sure you could use Kazaa or some other P2P device to download the track, but while the Manson track is what you paid for, the rest of the CD comes along as a bonus, and a worthy one at that.

While most of the tracks have appeared else where, or have been around a while "The Metro" by System of a Down appeared on the Dracula 2000 Soundtrack, and Orgy's rendition of "Blue Monday" appeared on their excellent Candyass disc, this is the first time all of these tracks have been together, legally.

While the Smashing Pumpkin's cover of "Never Let Me Down Again" comes up strangely disappointing, the rest of the tracks on the disc stand out as well known 80s songs, covered and re-mastered by some of today's hottest names in rock.

The disc never really fails to disappoint, and the 4 out of 5 rating is only because a great many of these tracks have appeared elsewhere, are aren't dramatically new. It seems as though the producers of this album would have rather used old recordings from these bands, than have some new ones recorded. While Mest does make the cut on the CD, I would have liked to seen some more punk bands (since we know they do the best covers) of the likes of New Found Glory, Offspring, and maybe sprinkle in some Green Day for added flavor.

All in all, superior disc, and one of the best sound tracks in years.

-Erich Becker has 98 Red Balloons, one popped.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent hybrid of great '80's songs with a modern edge!, December 9, 2001

By	Chris Orr (Wellesley Hills, MA. USA) - See all my reviews

Although I was a kid throughout the 80's, I have always found that period of music to be uniquely upbeat and fun. In recent years, however, my tastes have tilted heavily towards hard rock and metal, such as Static-X, Kittie, and Limp Bizkit. Regardless of your tastes, I would highly recommend this soundtrack, which is a compilation of some of the best 80's tunes redone by current metal and hard rock bands. I particularly like Marilyn Manson's remake of "Tainted Love", which is one of the heaviest of the songs, but Goldfinger's cover of "99 Red Balloons" and Good Charlotte's great riffs on "If You Leave" are very catchy, fun and lively! I bought this CD just yesterday and it has quickly become one of the favorites in my collection.. great for parties as well!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I've always wanted!, May 26, 2002

By	Auntie Er (Redding, CA) - See all my reviews

I love it when cool newer bands cover old 80s tunes, and this soundtrack has nothing but. The moment I heard Phantom Planet's cover of "Somebody's Baby" I was totally hooked. Good Charlotte's "If You Leave" and Goldfinger's "99 Red Balloons" are awesome. The whole CD rocks!!