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Velvet Goldmine
by Polygram Records
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Audio Cassette
Publisher: Polygram Records
Format: Soundtrack
Director Todd Haynes's celebration of the sex, drugs, and rock & roll of the British glam era of the early '70s, Velvet Goldmine, would be nothing without the music that inspired it. A few unusual absentees (no Bowie, Iggy Pop, or New York Dolls?), but folks such as Brian Eno, Roxy Music, Lou Reed, and T-Rex are represented. Several covers from the glam era are performed without much deviation by two supergroups: the Venus in Furs, featuring members of England's elite--Bernard Butler, and Thom Yorke of Radiohead; and Wylde Ratz, featuring Mark Arm of Mudhoney, Ron Asheton of the original Stooges, and Thurston Moore and Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth. Strongest are the originals submitted to the film: Shudder to Think tame their own experimental excesses to put forth two glam-worthy originals with "Hot One" and "Ballad of Maxwell Demon." Pulp deliver "We Are the Boys," which runs amuck with the dramatic stagepower of the finest glam. --Rob O'Connor
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| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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I received this movie right away. It took two nights to view it, but I really enjoyed it.
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| There is No Better Accounting of Glam |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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One of my all time favorite movies. Accurately chronicles the Glam era. So many specific references to my idol, David Bowie and others (Iggy Pop, Marc Bolan, etc). Remakes of the songs are done very well as backdrops to the story - none better than Brian Eno's "Baby's On Fire" scene. Incredible very early performances by Christian Bale, Ewan McGregor and Jonathan Rhys Meyers. A classic and must have for any student of rock and roll.
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| I still love these songs! |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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I grew up listening to and loving David Bowie, Roxy Music, T Rex, etc. If you liked it then, you'll love it now!! This movie and CD will take you right back to the good-old days of glam rock, multi-colored platform boots, shag haircuts, and tons of glittering make-up. The one problem is that you'll want to time-travel back to the 70's.
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| A Cosmic Aural Orgasm! |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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I fell in love with Velvet Goldmine the very first time I saw it - in large part thanks to this soundtrack. But when you look at the roster of names involved with this project - Michael Stipe, Brian Eno, Thurston Moore, Placebo, Thom Yorke of Radiohead - it should come as no surprise -greatness begets greatness!
There are really no weak songs on this soundtrack. Needle in the Camel's Eye is simply infectious - this song - which opens the movie - was as subtle as a slap in the face and immediately grabbed my attention. The closing song - Steve Harley's Make Me Smile - conveys the sheer joy and passion music can provide. And all of the songs in between are even better.
We are treated to some of the biggest names from the era including Roxy Music (the exuberance of Virginia Plain), T-Rex (a dreamy Diamond Meadows) and the genius that is Lou Reed (Satellite Of Love) - a song that even my six year old niece adores singing. She knows this whole soundtrack by heart!
I grew up listening to Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground, Iggy and the Stooges and Bowie thanks to my older cousins. But I might have never listened to Roxy Music or T-Rex if it wasn't for this album. If you like the songs on this album - you'll probably love a lot of their music.
However, in my opinion, the two best songs on this album - hands down - are Ladytron - performed by The Venus in Furs - a sort of supergroup fronted by Thom Yorke and 20th Century Boy - covered by the brilliant juggernaut that is Placebo.
Ladytron is just a gorgeous number - a swoony almost psychedlic tune and Thom Yorke's voice is incredible as always as he sings - I use you, and I confuse you...
As for 20th Century Boy - this song isn't just the highlight of the soundtrack - it's also one of the highlights of the whole movie. Brian Molko's stage presence is phenomenal and whether you are listening to this song on CD or watching him perform it live in the movie - he sells this song completely with a sexy swagger to his singing.
Molko has frequently been called a ladyboy - and he possesses a physique that can only be described as petite - but believe me - listen to him perform this song once - watch him live in the movie - this ladyboy has got more cajones than most singers twice his size! And if you like this song - you should definitely check out the rest of Placebo's music. They are one of the most under appreciated and under rated bands in the world today.
Rounding out the soundtrack, Ewan McGregor channels Iggy Pop in T.V. Eye, and Jonathan Rhys Meyers proves that being a world class wanker doesn't prevent him from also being a fantastic singer. Rhys Meyers has a lovely voice and range which he utilizes briliantly in the songs Tumbling Down and Baby's On Fire.
The rest of the songs including Hot One, Ballad of Maxwell Demon, The Whole Shebang, 2HB, Personality Crisis, Bitter-Sweet, and We Are The Boys by Pulp are all solid numbers, sonically capturing the whole mood of that era in music. As I said, there are really NO weak songs on this soundtrack.
The only thing I was disappointed about was that they left out a couple other really good songs - Rhys Meyers lovely rendition of Sebastian - which is a shame - because he sings it beautifully - and Gary Glitter's uber cheezy/sleazy number Do You Wanna Touch Me?
This album is definitely worth every cent and it's one you will never grow tired of listening too. A must have for any person who has a genuine passion and appreciation for good music!
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| a wondrous album |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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this is the soundtrack that led me into the wonderful world of glam rock! it is outstanding and i could just play it again and again.... it is certainly one of the most brilliant albums out there and probably my favourite soundtrack of all time.
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Needles in the Camel's Eye - Brian Eno
Hot One - Shudder to Think
20th Century Boy - Placebo
2HB - Venus In Furs
T.V. Eye - Wylde Ratttz, Wylde Ratttz
Ballad of Maxwell Demon - Shudder to Think
Whole Shebang - Grant Lee Buffalo
Ladytron - Venus In Furs
We Are the Boyz - Pulp
Virginia Plain - Roxy Music
Personality Crisis - Donna Matthews, Teenage Fanclub
Satellite of Love - Lou Reed
Diamond Meadows - T. Rex
Bitter's End - Paul Kimble, Andy Mackay
Baby's on Fire - Venus In Furs
Bitter-Sweet - Venus In Furs
Velvet Spacetime - Carter Burwell
Tumbling Down - Venus In Furs
Make Me Smile (Come up and See Me) - Steve Harley
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