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ELIZABETHTOWN (Soundtrack)

 ABOUT THE SOUNDTRACK

Producer: Cameron Crowe
Label:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Release Date: September 13 2005
Links:
www.cameroncrowe.com


www.elizabethtown.com

 

 



TRACK LISTING
1
60B (etown theme) - Nancy Wilson
2
It'll All Work Out - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
3
My Father's Gun - Elton John
4
io (This Time Around) - Helen Stellar
5
Come Pick Me Up - Ryan Adams
6
Where To Begin - My Morning Jacket
7
Long Ride Home - Patty Griffin
8
Sugar Blue - Jeff Finlin
9
Don't I Hold You? - Wheat
10
Shut Us Down - Lindsey Buckingham
11
Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out) - The Hombres
12
Hard Times - eastmountainsouth
13
Jesus Was A Crossmaker - The Hollies
13
Square One - Tom Petty
13
Same In Any Language - I Nine

REVIEW

Even before this write-up is penned, we can already hear you asking “Why is this soundtrack being reviewed? Isn’t this quite a dated album?” If there is only one reason why we are reviewing this album, it is how brilliantly director Cameron Crowe has put together this compilation of songs for the movie. In fact, the songs featured on this soundtrack are the best thing about this movie.

Starring the charismatic Orlando Bloom and the perky Kirsten Dunst, this movie tells of a blooming romance set against the backdrop of a father’s death in the town of Kentucky.

Known for his ability to hand pick affecting songs for his movie’s soundtrack, Crowe hits the jackpot again with this album. All the 15 tracks make perfect tunes for relaxed listening, with some of them standing out more than the others.

The opening track “60B (Etown Theme)” composed by Nancy Wilson sets the right mood for 59 minutes worth of laid back music. Following that are the very catchy “My Father’s Gun” by Elton John and “Let It Out (Let it All Hang Out)” by The Hombres. You will find yourself smilingly humming to these tunes.


Another reason why we love this compilation is its good mix of both fresh voices like Ryan Adams and Wheat, as well as familiar old school names like Tom Petty and The Hollies. If there is one reason why this soundtrack may not go down with local listeners, it is the rather standardized music style throughout the album. This may make some impatient listeners feel that the tunes sound repetitive.

But if you are planning to go on a road trip like Bloom’s character in the movie, this is one great album to play during the journey. It will make you more inspired about life. Yes, that is the power of the music on this album.

 

SOUNDTRACK RATING:

Review by John Li

 

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This soundtrack review is made possible with the kind support from Sony BMG Music Entertainment

 


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