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I purchased this in thinking it was just the music score, not the vocal music from the movie. It listed the composer, but didn't identify that it had other tracks that were not instrumental only, but vocal songs from the movie. I would not have purchased it knowing that. Guess that's the downside of no more music shops where you can actually flip the case around and READ the tracks prior to purchase. Not impressed with the 21st century so far!
Alas, few things in this world are perfect. How depressing it is when something comes so close. While the soundtrack is excellent, especially with two versions of Ray Parker Jr.'s title track, and very complete with the pop music dotting the movie (even some particularly obscure entries) -- enjoy Air Supply and the Thompson Twins in particular -- the score's the thing, and since there is no score CD for this movie it's particularly sad that Elmer Bernstein's entire score didn't make it on here. While the best, and most memorable, themes made it (the Ghostbusters and Dana themes), they are mere shadows of their greatness on the screen. Disappointing! Nevertheless, this is your chance to own an almost-perfect soundtrack of one of the best movies of the 1980's. I can honestly say that there's no better companion CD to this classic.
I've been listening to this album since before I can remember. Ghostbusters was always my favorite on it. The Thompson Twins, Air Supply and many others make this album complete. It's a good example of what Classic Rock really is. Worth buying, if you're into 80's rock.
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2006
GHOSTBUSTERS was one of the best comic action movies of the 1980s (some would argue it is the best of the decade, perhaps the best ever made). Like most soundtracks, the GHOSTBUSTER SOUNDTRACK was produced as a way to promote and support the movie. However, unlike many soundtracks this one spawned a song, "Ghostbusters" sung and written by Ray Parker, Jr., that held the #1 position on the charts for three consecutive weeks. That song has become a Halloween staple on radio stations and internet sites across the country. Other songs on the album are:
"Cleanin' Up the Town" by The Bus Boys--this groovy song is another song tightly connected to the film. The song is basically a swing number that gives a narrative of how the Ghostbusters came to be.
"Savin' the Day" by Alessi Brothers--The song is one of the more catchy tunes on the album. The song is an 80s song, but it has aged better than some of the other ditties on the soundtrack.
"In the Name of Love" by Thompson Twins--another one of the totally 80s tunes on the album. It's not very memorable and isn't as catchy as "Savin' the Day".
"I Can Wait Forever" by Air Supply--this is a love song. The song is also a product of the decade, but love songs are forever and this song is no different. It was another tune on the album that made it from the album to the charts and can be heard every Valentine's Day on radio stations around the country.
"Hot Night" by Laura Branigan--this tune has a driving beat and strong female vocals. Once again it's a product of the 80s and hasn't aged as well.
"Magic" by Mick Smiley--this number begins as a sort of cheesy love song, but then halfway through changes tempo and direction completely and becomes native in percussion style and in the chanting of "I believe it's magic" and "magic". Quite unusual and more reminiscent of songs from the late 1970s or foreshadowing of things to come in the very early 1990s.
"Main Title Theme (Ghostbusters)" by Elmer Bernstein--this circus-sounding song captures the general comic, yet slightly scary feel of the movie perfectly. "Dana's Theme" also by Bernstein invokes the beauty and sensuality of the movie's chief female character and Peter's love interest, Dana.
"Ghostbusters (Instrumental)" by Ray Parker, Jr--the album is bookended by the Ray Parker, Jr. numbers. The song isn't as endearing as the vocal version, but it's a fitting closing number.
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2004
"Ghostbusters" was one of the biggest comedies of the 80s and spawned this hit soundtrack from 1984. Of course, most everyone knows the title track by Ray Parker Jr., formerly of Raydio. It's kitschy and fun - with its catchy lines, "I ain't afraid of no ghosts" and "Who you gonna call?" The song peaked at #1 for three weeks and is also included in an instrumental version.
Several other songs on the CD fit well with the movie's theme, such as "Savin' the Day" by Alessi and "Cleaning' Up the Town" by The Bus Boys. The former is the only other song to hit the pop charts, peaking at #68. One of the biggest surprises is "Magic" by Mick Smiley - my favorite song on the CD aside from "Ghostbusters." It's an atmospheric pop confection from an artist who apparently has never recorded again.
The rest of the CD is filled with decent and somewhat eclectic pop and dance music. The Thompson Twins contributed "In the Name of Love," which is one of their best songs, with a propulsive beat and heavy drum sound; it wasn't a hit but received some airplay at the time. Two mediocre tracks from artists who were big at the time are also here - "I Can Wait Forever" by Air Supply and "Hot Night" by Laura Branigan; neither song is very memorable. The CD ends with three instrumentals, including two composed by Elmer Bernstein.
I bought the "Ghostbusters" soundtrack on cassette when I was 14 years old, and I really loved it then. I replaced it on CD a few years ago and found that it doesn't hold up terribly well, although the nostalgia factor helps raise it to 4 stars. If you're a fan of the movie or grew up during that period, then you'll likely enjoy this soundtrack - others are less likely to do so.
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