Resident Evil: Apocalypse: Music from and Inspired by The Original Motion Picture [SOUNDTRACK]

Various Artists - Soundtracks - 2004 (Composer)

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 31, 2004)
• Original Release Date: September 10, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Roadrunner Records
• ASIN: B0002VEQWU
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #43,894 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Snap-Shot Of Modern Popular Metal, November 14, 2004

By	Mr. Censored (Maine) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

The soundtrack to "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" doesn't seem to have much to do with the movie. Now, I haven't seen it, but I can't find any corelation between zombies and love songs. But that's neither here nor there. I didn't buy the soundtrack because of the movie, I bought it because of the impressive set-list. Everything a metal or hard-rock fan could want is here. Everyone from Cradle Of Filth to The Used and The Cure to Cold are represented on here. This compilation is distributed by Roadrunner Records, which means the newest singles by the most popular bands in their roster are present here. Killswitch Engage's "End Of Heartache" and Slipknot's "Vermillion" arrive in the form of remixed radio edits. Now honestly, does anyone who buys these albums get offended by some screaming, or some thick guitars and obscenities? Hardly. So why bother? The edit of "End Of Heartache" absolutely butchers the original. Cradle Of Filth's "Nymphetamine," another single, is a highlight. I was never a fan of the band (no offense, just not my bag), but the added female vocals lend the song much more appeal and dimension. A song that is both beautiful and ugly at the same time. Demon Hunter's "Heart Strings Come Undone" is the best song on here, in my opinion. Another love (or anti-love, however you view it) song, which actually sounds nothing like what Demon Hunter usually does. Danny Lohner remixes tracks from A Perfect Circle ("The Outsider") and Rob Zombie ("Girl On Fire"). As always, his remixes are fun and interesting and toally warp the original work. The Deftones' cover of Duran Duran's "The Chauffeur" and Cold's acoustic version of "End Of The World" are both great rarities that are worth buying the compilation for alone. Previously released music by CKY and Thrice actually fit the movie a bit better than the other music, and help round up the set nicely. However, the album is not without it's faults. I cannot get over how dumb Devildriver are, and their track here hasn't made a believer of me yet. Also, I still can't get over the editing and censoring aspect. I repeat, no one who buys these albums gets offended, so enough already. Still, it's a great mix of music, and will be stuck in your CD player for months. It's introduced me to many artists who I hadn't listened to before (Lacuna Coil and H.I.M.) and will most likely do the same for you. You're getting your money's worth here.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A killer soundtrack despite its flaws, August 31, 2004

By	Erica Anderson (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

A couple of weekends ago, I picked up a promotional copy of the soundtrack to "Resident Evil: Apopcalypse". I thought it was worth checking out after I saw the track list awhile back. Although I do not care for Slipknot, The Used, and Cradle of Filth, I still wanted to hear the soundtrack for the Lacuna Coil, The Cure, Rammstein, and Massive Attack tracks. Much to my surprise, I found myself enjoying the soundtrack more than I imagined. I still don't like the Slipknot and The Used songs but most of the cd totally rocks and I am not a metal fan. I didn't like The Cure song. It isn't the same Cure that I fell in love years ago. Their new album was a big disappointment for this longtime fan. The tracks that I especially loved the best were Cradle of Filth (thanks in part to former Theatre of Tragedy vocalist Liv Kristine with her vocals she contributed to the song), Rammstein, CKY, Killswitch Engage, HIM, and Rammstein. I especially love "Nymphetamine" by Cradle of Filth and "Join Me In Death" by HIM. I never imagined myself enjoying a CoF song but I did. It was melodic yet heavy. Dani Filth's duet with Liv was truly one of the highlights of the soundtrack for me. HIM's "Join Me In Death" took my breath away. It was simply one of the most beautiful songs on the cd. Rammstein is still Rammstein with "Mein Teil". Just classic Rammstein. I can't wait for their new cd to come out later this fall (probably October or November). I can never tire of Lacuna Coil's "Swamped" even if the song isn't new or previously unreleased. All in All, "Resident Evil: Apopcalypse" is a great soundtrack. I haven't been able to stop listening to it since I got it.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very fitting soundtrack. Dark, gritty, and brooding., September 13, 2004

By	Azrael "Azrael" (middle of nowhere) - See all my reviews

Reading through the reviews on this site really shows what is wrong with music today. It's not the music that has a problem, but the so-called fans. It's becoming very clichéd not to like a band because they are popular, and that shows from the few bad reviews this soundtrack has received. As of the time this was written, there are currently two bad ratings, and two mid-ranged ratings. It seems the only complaint the two negative reviewers can come up with is that most of the bands featured on this album are mainstream, and therefore instantly bad. So just because a band happens to get lucky and gets noticed by the majority of the public, they are automatically worthless. Never mind the fact that they had to bust their asses to get to where they are today, and if they were unsigned they'd probably be worshiped by these so-called music lovers.

Now, once you get down to what these reviews should be about, you'll find a very solid album. It defiantly fits the movie, with all of the tracks having a dark and brooding feel to them. Lots of heavy, guitar laden tracks that are perfect for slaying zombies or banging your head to. I especially enjoyed "The Chauffeur" by the Deftones and the acoustic version of "End of the World" by Cold. Overall, I love this album, and I think if people would get over the whole "I don't like them because they are popular" crap, a lot more people would enjoy this album as well.