Soundtracks are an vital part of many movies. They’ll elevate good films to nice films, or they are often the saving grace of an in any other case unhealthy film. This record is in regards to the latter. 32 occasions the soundtrack was method higher than the film for which it was produced.
Judgement Night time (1993)
Rap-rock mashups weren’t invented by the Judgement Night time soundtrack, Anthrax and Public Enemy had an earlier hit with “Bring The Noise,” but it surely was nonetheless an early instance of mixing the 2 seemingly disparate genres to nice success. The film itself is so caught up in tropes and stereotypes that even the nice forged could not save the story. The soundtrack was a large hit and a long time later continues to be way more remembered than the film.
The Bodyguard (1991)
Of all of the examples on this record, The Bodyguard stands out as a result of lately, many individuals could don’t know that the soundtrack produced some of the iconic film songs of all time. That will be, after all, “I Will Always Love You,” by Whitney Houston. Houston co-starred within the film alongside Kevin Costner, however hardly anybody remembers something in regards to the romantic drama. The music, written by Dolly Parton, is famous. The soundtrack for The Bodyguard is among the best-selling albums of all time.
The Million Greenback Lodge (2000)
It would not be stunning if you happen to’ve by no means even heard of The Million Greenback Lodge, as a result of it is a very forgettable film. The soundtrack, nonetheless, is superb, particularly if you’re a U2 fan. With many of the songs written and/or carried out for the soundtrack, it includes a revolving lineup of the members of U2 together with the likes of Daniel Lanois and Invoice Frisell, plus one of many movie’s stars, Milla Jovovich, singing a haunting model of Lou Reed’s “Satellite of Love,” which is definitely worth the worth alone.
The Crow: Metropolis of Angels (1996)
The Crow: Metropolis of Angels was an ill-conceived follow-up to 1994’s The Crow and with out Brandon Lee, who was killed making the unique, it simply did not work in any respect. The soundtrack, nonetheless, that includes among the largest bands like Gap, Deftones, Filter, and others of the ’90s positively works.
Most Overdrive (1986)
Should you had been a child of the Eighties, you in all probability watched Most Overdrive too many occasions on cable. Stephen King’s debut as a movie director is a good story, but it surely has aged very poorly. The soundtrack, that includes AC/DC on the peak of their energy, continues to be a banger, particularly the theme music to the film, “Who Made Who.”
Sucker Punch (2011)
Like a number of Zach Snyder films, Sucker Punch is visually beautiful, however form of everywhere. The soundtrack, with the likes of Bjork, Queen, and others, together with cowl variations of classics by the forged members, is really the spotlight of the mission.
Actuality Bites (1994)
It might be a film that in a method outlined a technology, however Actuality Bites simply is not that nice of a film. The soundtrack is absolutely what outlined it, and Technology X. Ben Stiller’s directorial debut is okay, however the soundtrack is a traditional.
Lifeless Presidents (1995)
The Hughes Brothers’ second film, Lifeless Presidents, did not hit fairly as exhausting as their debut, Menace II Society, however the soundtrack was so nice, that it was launched in two volumes. It is one of many grooviest soundtracks ever, with among the finest R&B artists of the ’70s showing on it.
Mighty Morphin Energy Rangers: The Film (1995)
Even probably the most ardent Energy Ranger followers can admit that the 1995 film is not good. That mentioned, the soundtrack, as was a development within the ’90s, is implausible, that includes icons like Devo, Van Halen, and the Crimson Sizzling Chili Peppers.
Cocktail (1988)
Tom Cruise was already one of many largest stars on the earth when he teamed with Elizabeth Shue for 1988’s Cocktail. A film a couple of bartender with a number of aptitude could not have been one of the best thought, however pairing it with a implausible soundtrack was an excellent thought. It even landed The Seashore Boys their first #1 hit in a long time with “Kokomo.”
Batman Without end (1995)
Batman Without end is not nicely regarded by many followers of the Caped Crusader, however the soundtrack continues to be beloved by many. The spotlight of the album is Seal’s “Kissed By A Rose,” which was such a large hit, Seal admits it saved his profession.
The Seashore (2000)
The Seashore won’t ever be within the dialogue for director Danny Boyle’s finest film, however the soundtrack, like lots of his films, continues to be implausible. That includes among the finest artists of the period together with Moby, Underworld, Blur, New Order, and others, it holds up method higher than the film.
Vanilla Sky (2001)
Even when the soundtrack was solely “Everything In It’s Right Place” by Radiohead, Vanilla Sky would nonetheless be on this record. It is a lot extra than simply that although. Cameron Crowe at all times has nice music in his films, and whereas Vanilla Sky is not his finest film, the soundtrack could also be one of the best.
Spawn (1997)
Following within the custom of a number of ’90s films, Spawn is a film that is not good, but it surely nonetheless has a implausible soundtrack. Metallica, The Crystal Methodology, Prodigy, and different ’90s heavy hitters litter the tracklist.
Superfly (1972)
Whereas Superfly is not the worst film on this record by any means, it lands on right here as a result of the soundtrack has aged so significantly better than the movie. The late Curtis Mayfield’s soundtrack is famous at this level and way more folks love the music, lots of whom have seemingly by no means even seen the traditional Blaxploitation flick.
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
By the third Austin Powers film, we had been reaching the purpose of diminishing returns, however any film starring Beyonce is certain to have a banger of a soundtrack and Goldmember isn’t any exception. That includes two songs by Queen Bey and a bunch of different nice songs, this film must be on this record.
Harmful Minds (1995)
The Michelle Pfeiffer-led Harmful Minds was just about panned by critics on the time, but it surely ended up being an enormous hit. That was very seemingly as a result of the soundtrack, particularly “Gansta’s Paradise” by Coolio was such an enormous hit and received folks out to see the film. The music is a traditional, however the film is just not.
Underneath The Cherry Moon (1986)
Underneath the Cherry Moon was Prince’s directorial debut and it exhibits. The film is a scorching mess. The soundtrack, alternatively, which was launched because the album Parade by Prince, is the Purple One on the peak of his abilities.
Queen Of The Damned (2002)
Queen of the Damned is a film a couple of vampire awoken from an extended slumber to the sounds of Nu Metallic, so he kinds a band and the music for the band makes for an excellent soundtrack if you happen to’re a fan of the style. Simply skip the film, as a result of it is not almost nearly as good because the music.
Final Motion Hero (1993)
In 1993, Final Motion Hero was an ’80s-style motion film launched a number of years too late. The identical might be mentioned in regards to the soundtrack that options among the finest metallic bands of the ’80s, like Def Leppard, Aerosmith, and Queensryche. Each have aged higher than you’d anticipate, however now, a long time later once we aren’t fearful about Grunge killing off Hait Metallic, the soundtrack is really nice.
Stomach (1998)
Director Hype Williams received his begin directing hip hop movies on the peak of their reputation within the Nineties. He parlayed that into a possibility to direct his first function movie, Stomach, starring a slew of ’90s hip hop icons. The film wasn’t almost nearly as good because the soundtrack that includes lots of those self same artists like Nas, Methodology Man, DMX, and others.
Saturday Night time Fever (1977)
There isn’t a query that Saturday Night time Fever was a cultural phenomenon within the disco period and launched John Travolta’s film profession. It is honest to ask if that was as a result of the film was nice, or as a result of the soundtrack grew to become one of many best-selling albums of all time after it was launched. It is nearly definitely the latter as a result of a long time later these songs, like “Staying Alive” and “Jive Talking” are nonetheless listened to in the present day, whereas the film is hardly talked about.
Over The High (1987)
Meet me midway right here. When you ponder how a film in regards to the world of aggressive arm wrestling received inexperienced lit, keep in mind that the music in Over The High is absolutely fairly superior. With a rating by Giorgio Moroder and a bunch of songs written by Moroder and carried out by ’80s greats like Kenny “The King of Soundtracks” Loggins and Sammy Hagar, the soundtrack actually rocks.
Bio-Dome (1996)
Any Pauly Shore automobile goes to have a troublesome time getting good evaluations and Bio-Dome was definitely no exception. It isn’t that unhealthy, however the soundtrack, which incorporates Religion No Extra, Reverend Horton Warmth, and The Ramones, amongst others, is method higher than the film.
Marie Antoinette (2006)
The historical past will not be correct, and the film general is simply…odd, however the soundtrack for Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette is implausible. It consists of songs by The Strokes, The Treatment, Siouxsie and the Banshees, New Order, Aphex Twin, and others.
Metropolis Of Angels (1998)
1998’s Metropolis of Angels starring Nicolas Cage and Meg Ryan is nearly utterly forgotten in the present day, however two songs from the soundtrack, “Iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls, and “Uninvited” had been large hits on the time and are nonetheless favorites in the present day. Oh yeah, the soundtrack consists of songs by Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, U2, and Peter Gabriel. NBD.
Elizabethtown (2005)
Even when Cameron Crowe misses with certainly one of his films, as he did with Elizabethtown in 2005, the soundtrack by no means misses. The film is generally forgettable, however the soundtrack is chock filled with bangers from the likes of Tom Petty, Elton John My Morning Jacket, and his ex-wife Nancy Wilson.
Fifty Shades of Gray (2015)
There’s a lot to criticize about Fifty Shade of Grey, like the whole lack of chemistry between the leads, however you may’t say something unhealthy a couple of soundtrack that has songs by The Weeknd, Beyonce, Ellie Goulding, Sia, and The Rolling Stones.
Tank Woman (1995)
Lots of people had been disillusioned by the movie adaption of the comedian Tank Woman. Lori Petty was nice because the titular character, however the film simply is not as “cool” because the alt-comic is. What’s very cool in regards to the film is the superior soundtrack. Pulling nice catalogs of established artists, particularly Riot Grrl-type artists, like L7 and Veruca Salt it matches the ethos of Tank Woman higher than the remainder of the film does.
Merciless Intentions (1999)
We are going to acknowledge that Merciless Intentions has an enormous cult following, and with good cause, but it surely’s a film that feels fairly dated a few a long time after it was launched. Nonetheless, we’ve to level out that the soundtrack hasn’t aged poorly in any respect. The of use of “Bittersweet Symphony” is perhaps one of the best use of music in a film of all time within the climatic scene of the film.
Xanadu (1980)
1980’s Xanadu is a kind of films that feels prefer it was solely made to spotlight an excellent soundtrack. Starring Olivia Newton-John, the fantasy musical is nearly unwatchable, save for the implausible music. Along with the stuff by Newton-John, it has an entire slew of songs from the nice Electrical Mild Orchestra which can be the actual highlights of the film.
Batman & Robin (1997)
Most critics haven’t got very many good issues to say about 1997’s Batman & Robin. It has its followers, however most individuals dismiss it because the worst of that period of Batman films. The soundtrack, nonetheless, follows in the identical nice custom as the remainder of these Cape Crusader films. Whereas we definitely do not wish to hype R. Kelly up, there are nonetheless some nice tunes you may jam to with out the guilt, together with an excellent music by The Smashing Pumpkins known as “The End Is the Beginning Is the End.”
“Well bless their hearts.”
