Kill Bill: Volume 2 [ENHANCED] [EXPLICIT LYRICS] [SOUNDTRACK]

Various Artists (Composer)

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 13, 2004)
• Original Release Date: April 16, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Explicit Lyrics, Soundtrack
• Label: Maverick
• ASIN: B0001LJCPC
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (119 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,380 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

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Quentin Tarantino wraps up his dizzy double-dose of martial arts film tribute cum informed paean to junk cinema with the throw-it-all-against-wall abandon that's become his cliched trademark, if not necessarily his true strength as a filmmaker. That sensibility has long informed his quirky, world-pop savvy soundtracks as well, though this chapter's collection gratifyingly sacrifices a dollop of eclecticism in favor of a little more focused nuance. Revolving loosely around a decidedly international, free-floating axis of Latin rhythm (Chingon's "Malaguena Salerosa, " the flamenco-demento of Lole Y Manuel's "Tu Mira") and Western twang, Tarantino's choices include Morricone both familiar (The Good, the Bad and Ugly's evocative "Il Tramonto") and less so (Il mercenario's "l'arena," "A Silhoutte of Doom"), fellow Roman film scorer Luis Bacalov's slinky, guitar-driven "The Summertime Killer" and a couple disparate slices of Americana by country legend Johnny Cash and rockabilly loose cannon Charlie Feathers. The director's pop fare covers less adventuresome territory, though Malcolm McLaren's trip-hop take on the Zombie's British Invasion chestnut "She's Not There" somehow seems all-of-a-piece with the retro groove of Shivaree's "Goodnight Moon" and melodramatic kitsch of Japanese actress Meiko Kaji's "Urami Bushi." It's all interspersed with excerpts of Tarantino-penned dialog from the film, snippets that only inspire an even greater admiration for his adventurous taste as musical compiler/supervisor. -- Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews

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279 of 293 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Songs NOT On The Soundtrack, April 19, 2004

By	Dustin M. Hughes "Fargenbastages" (Parkersburg, WV) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Here are some songs that aren't on the Kill Bill Volume 2 soundtrack:

"Three Tough Guys" by Isaac Hayes

-This is when Pai Mei and The Bride fight with their different styles.

"Sunny Road To Salina"

-When The Bride is walking through the desert.

"Navajo Joe" by Ennio Morricone

-Bill's exit music

The "Fistful Of Dollars" theme

-When Budd is walking over to The Bride.

"Invincible Pole Fighter" (main theme)

-Pai Mei training sequence

42 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Quality Soundtrack, December 11, 2004

By	Kurt Harding "bon vivant" (Boerne TX) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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OK, so you've seen the movie, you have the DVD, why buy the soundtrack too? Because many of the songs are so good you don't want to have to watch the whole movie to hear them again, that's why!
I rarely buy soundtracks. They are usually just filled with snippets of songs and a lot of unrewarding crap. But Kill Bill Vol. 2 is different. There are so many interesting and unusual songs featured in the movie that owning the sountrack is a necessary adjunct to the movie for those whose musical tastes are wide-ranging. When I saw the movie, Chingon's Malaguena Salerosa is the song that told me to order the soundtrack.
That song is not the only reason to buy this of course. There is so much more to enjoy. I really like Goodnight Moon, Tu Mira, A Satisfied Mind, About Her, and Urami Bushi as well. And each of those songs is different from one another as day is from night. Of course, there are some great instrumentals too. I've always liked Ennio Morricone's work, but my favorite here is Luis Bacalov's Summertime Killer. And let's not forget the unlisted rap song that closes out the CD. I never cared for rap, but that one is at least palatable, even enjoyable!
A few dialogues unnecessarily littered about knock a star off this. If you liked the film and you like the music, there is no good reason not to own the CD. Add the Kill Bill Vol II soundtrack to your CD collection soon!

32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre at best......, April 14, 2004

By	A. N. Hargrove "summertyme82" (new york, ny, usa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Well, I listened to this album twice, so I wouldnt feel biased while writing this review. Yes, Quentin Tarantino is a genius at movie soundtracks--but this aint one of them. Maybe because the movie isnt out yet and I have no idea how each track is woven into the scene or because Vol.1's track listing is much more likable. This album just doesnt excite me, like Vol. 1 does. If I never heard Vol. 1 and only Vol. 2, I probably still wouldnt have liked this. However, some great standout tracks here are "Il Tramonto", "Can't Hardly Stand It", "The Chase" and "Urami Bushi"--this track is rolling during credits of Vol. 1 I believe, and it didnt make the cut for that. But overall this effort is not as fluid as Vol. 1's diversity and that's how the cookie crumbles.