Wicker Park [SOUNDTRACK]

Various Artists (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 24, 2004)
• Original Release Date: September 3, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Lakeshore Records
• ASIN: B0002MIBW0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,219 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

If one needs a compelling introduction to the emotional gravitas that too often gets overlooked in fashion-obsessed indie and modern rock circles, this largely introspective song-score compilation may be just the ticket. Like its spiritual '04 twin, Garden State, it's a collection that eschews attitude for mature reflection via expected contributors like The Shins, Stereophonics and Mazzy Star, an oblique, obligatory cover or two (Postal Service's seductive reworking of Phil Collins' "Against All Odds"; Jackson Browne's "These Days" in an alt.pretty take by Mates of State) yet achieves other compelling moments from newcomers (the straightforward torchiness of Jaime Wyatt's "Light Switch") and veterans (Johnette Napolitano and Danny Lohner's stark, gritty acoustic reworking of Coldplay's "Scientist") alike. Other standouts range from the hip, hypno-spacey murk of "We Have a Map of the Piano" by Mum to the crafty, Beatle-esque pop of Lifehouse's "Everybody is Someone." --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wicker Park + Garden State = Cool Tunes. , August 25, 2004

By	wunderlost "wunderlost" (silverlake, ca - usa) - See all my reviews

cool songs of obsession and loss. like Garden State, the Wicker Park soundtrack captures a feeling, a feeling we all know. this album isn't just the soundtrack to a film, it could be the soundtrack to your _life_.

the Postal Service track alone is worth the purchase, but once you hear the _flow_ of how seemless this album is, it'll make infinite repeate on your favorite player.

other stand outs are the shins, the stills, death cab for cutie (acoustic), broken social scene (yeah!), and new comers the legends.

if you've heard of any of these bands, and want to check out more like them this album is a great introduction to some of the coolest artists happening at the moment. one could argue that this album, in its own way presents a perfect taste of the new "alternative" scene.

Garden State and Wicker Park are great companion records.

just buy it. you'll love it.

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Songs, used in the movie but NOT on the soundtrack, March 6, 2005

By	Alena R. - See all my reviews

i might be mistaken, of course, but i've spotted that the following songs were in the movie, but, for some reason, not on the soundtrack.
So, if anybody is interested:

"Sálfraedingur", "Ég Átto Gráa Aesku", "Ég Sleppi Thér Aldrei" by Jóhann Jóhannsson

Mum - I Can't Feel My Hand Anymore, It's Alright, Sleep Still
The White Stripes - Good to Me
Tito Puente - Ran Kan Kan
Stereophonics - I Miss You Now
Clue to Kalo - This Dies over Distance

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wordless, January 10, 2005

By	alex "Music Lover" (Figueres, Girona Espana) - See all my reviews

I hadn't read none of the reviews and only by looking at the tracklist I was sure this soundtrack was going to be amazing. Well, it goes further than that. I'm simply speechless with the taste, the love that seems to have beeen put in compilating all these mind-blowing tracks.
It's true that it's a good soundtrack to get relaxed with, listening to it at home, lying on your couch but it can also be desperating because of the introspective aura that surrounds it. "All I Do" by +/- is simply haunting, one of those blurring melodies that rises slowly, not arriving to a sonic crescendo, but bringing tears to my eyes everytime I listen to it.
It's this ethereal quality, this moody and hypnotic essence that really makes this cd stand out. It's a long trip, closing at nearly 70 minutes and until you get used to it you might start thinking that you're still on track #7. At least that's what happened to me, but I suddenly felt the urge to repeat it. Coldplay's cover of "The Scientist" closes perfectly the album, and being the original version one of my favourite songs ever, I was delighted with Napolitano and Lohner's approach. As with the original, I love this song not for the inherent sadness it has but for the strange calm it gives you.
Definetely, one of the best albums of the year, no matter 2004 or 2005. Do yourself a favour and discover it.