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Great representation of 80s pop Feb 25, 2009
When asked about great pop sdtks of the 80s, those from John Hughes' films such as "The Breakfast Club" & "Pretty in Pink," instantly come to mind. "Say Anything" however, managed to hit a home run without John's help. I remember recording this CD onto a cassette so I could play it on my Walkman while basking in the sun on a Lake Calhoun beach.
Aside from Peter Gabriel's chart-topping "In Your Eyes," what I liked best is the inclusion of lesser-known (at the time) artists. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' punk/funk/rock is mixed with obligatory decade-defining synthesizers in "Taste the Pain;" Living Colour's "Cult of Personality" is a timeless, all-out, hard-rock, head-banger; and The Replacements' "Within Your Reach," spread the 'Minneapolis Sound' beyond the Great Lakes.
Hands down, my favorite track is Fishbone's "Shakin' to the Beat," whose frenetic ska sounds like the B-52s on speed and is great for getting your ya ya's out. If it's your fav too, then you've got to check out Oingo Boingo w/frontman Danny Elfman (Tim Burton films sdtk composer, Simpsons...). Finally, Freihiet's "Keeping the Dream Alive," sounding like Paul McCartney backed by ELO, wraps up the collection nicely.
"The movie rocks, the music rocks,"--Joey Carnuba, Seattle's KSTE FM's overnight DJ & author of liner notes.
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 A cornerstone of my music collection Jan 16, 2009
I loved the movie and Lloyd Dobler was the quintessential anti-stud who was so charming, so sincere and so mature that he made my heart go pitter pat at his earnest love for 'what's-her-name' who wasn't worthy his devotion. The soundtrack has true gems on it, a mix of all the genres that were popular during the '80's. I don't hit the road without this CD in the car and have enjoyed several road trips while singing along to Cult of Personality, Taste the Pain and You Got It... And getting wistful over All for Love, In Your Eyes and Reach... This is just one of those albums where there isn't a dud on the track list. Sometimes a soundtrack becomes a dumping ground for obscure and forgettable songs by groups that evaporated before the song ended on the radio, but this isn't the case on this soundtrack.
You don't need to wait for a dare to be great opportunity, this is a no brainer! Get this soundtrack and enjoy!
Great music in a great picture! Oct 24, 2008
The movie, "Say Anything", is one of my favorite movies, and this soundtrack has also made my top 10!
I'd give it a 10 for nostaliga purposes Apr 07, 2007
There are some great songs on this soundtrack. Any of you 80's adolescents out there will be taken back in time when you listen to this.
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Play Anything. Nov 30, 2005
I remember thinking when this film came out that few things in life were as cool as Lloyd Dobler. This soundtrack is also one of those things. This album for me, as for many I'm sure, somewhat reflected my taste in music at the time, and even now actually. Of course the biggie here is "In Your Eyes" from Peter Gabriel. Who hasn't that track touched at some point? This also confirmed my love for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and here we get a slightly extended version of their classic "Taste The Pain". Toss on a few from Fishbone, Living Colour, and The Replacements and you solidify this soundtrack as a must own for the late 80's alt-rock lover. Not to mention the goods from Depeche Mode and Nancy Wilson (Heart). In fact the only thing that could've made this album any better, is if it ended with a "ding".
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