Customer Reviews

Underworld

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4 star:		(25)
3 star:		(13)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(10)

 

 

I loved most of the songs on this soundtract but a few hiccups kept it from becoming my next favorite cd. The songs from Maynard, Bowie, Skinny Puppy, and Dany Lohner were excelent. However, The Dillinger Escape Plan song just threw the whole mood of the soundtrack off. While I have nothing against said band, the song they performed just didn't fit in with the rest of the songs on this soundtrack.

Another really disapointing aspect was the fact that the song featured on in the trailer is not on the soundtract. That song is called Red Tape and is performed by Agent Provocatuer and can actually be found on the Jackal soundtract.

Other than that, the rest of the songs are amazing. Milia Jovovich provided some surprisingly good vocals for a couple of the tracts. Also, if you even remotely like NIN, this album is definitely for you because the entire album has a (albiet lighter) NIN feel to it.

When I first picked this cd up, I was a bit iffy about it, even though I liked the film, but I decided to give it a go anyway, and it was brilliant! All the songs were completely dark and gothic sounding. One song out of all 'Baby's First Coffin' gave me the fright of my life when I first listened to it because it started so quickly but it's all good! You won't recognise a lot of the songs from the film though. If you want to hear a couple of them though, wait for the credits.

Well, like the shameless movie, Underworld, its companion soundtrack is pretty much tailor-made for the "gothic" generation, with the exception that the bands have to be mainstream enough to sell CDs. While this sounds cynical, I don't really mean it as a deprecating remark. Danny Lohner has assembled an amazing array of true talent, and obviously some thought and care went into the production of this CD so it's actually fitting to the movie, rather than an amalgamation of the latest hits thrown together to produce a quick buck.
Kicking us off to a great start is The Damning Well, with their debut song, "Awakening." Another debut comes next, "REV 22:20" by Puscifer, a teaming of Lohner and Maynard James Keenan. Both these songs are incredibly catchy and will stick in your head for days. I hope Maynard keeps Puscifer together long enough to release a CD; same with the Damning Well.
Next we have the simplistic but not out of place "Throwing Punches," by Page Hamilton, which fits in with the tone of the previous two songs, followed by the questionable "Rocket Collecting," by Milla (as in Jovavich (sp?), star of Resident Evil and such). I'm not sure what to think of this latter song. While it has interesting instrumentals, Milla's voice is not what I'd call beautiful, and in fitting with her weird pseudo lisp, the song should be titled "Wrocket Collecting." I'm not sure where this pronunciation comes from; it's not present in her films.

Next comes the first of four Renholder songs, which many are quick to dismiss as fillers. I enjoy hearing them, and this one fits together really well with the following David Bowie track. My complaint, however, is that all the Renholder tracks sound like a really great introduction to a song that never starts. It's somewhat frustrating.
Next comes the Loner Mix of "Bring Me the Disco King." I have never found a man's voice to be beautiful, but if I had to bestow that crown on one man, it would be David Bowie for his rendition of this song. It sure is depressing for a song about Saturday Night Fever. Ironically, while I love this version, I can't stand the original.
Skinny Puppy, a band I am only marginally familiar with, contributes the stellar "Optimissed." At first listen, I didn't care much for this song. I tend to dislike bands who employ voice changers, as it makes me think the lead singer is trying to disguise the fact that he can't sing. After a while, though, it rose to being my favorite track.
This next Renholder song reminds me of a trek through a post-apocalyptic world, perhaps after a nuclear bomb has decimated all life. It's appropriately creepy and tension-filled.
Renholder does a pointless remix of A Perfect Circle's "Judith," setting it to music that doesn't even fit the singing. Whereas I first hated this track, I can now tolerate it.
Number ten brings us to Johnette Napolitano, a singer whose voice is as androgynous as its name. He writes good songs, but when it comes time to sing them, he should pass on the mic to someone else.
"Baby's First Coffin" is a heavy song, which is fine if you like that sort of thing, that tries to convince us it has a melody somewhere in the midst of all that screaming. It doesn't work and it doesn't fit in. It seems to me that people who like this will dislike the other songs, and vice versa.
"Hover (Quiet Mix)" is a pretty mellow song, and it flows with an understated beauty filled with atmospheric piano and a soothing voice. The next Renholder contribution is next, and that's followed by another Perfect Circle remix. This one is so close to the original it might as well not exist, in my opinion. But it's a good song to have on the soundtrack.
Tracks 15-19 are all good but not particularly memorable, with the exception of Lisa Germano singing "From a Shell." It's hard to describe the quality of her voice; it's haunting, but with a certain gentleness. It's powerful, but understated. It's a really good song, in other words.
The advantage of the soundtrack over other CDs is that the listener is treated to samples of different bands or sounds, without having to worry about straying too far off track into unrecognizable territory. This keeps things fresh and new while at the same time familiar. Underworld is a soundtrack that fulfills this promise admirably. It has some weak spots, as all soundtracks do, but overall it's one of the most solid purchases in the CD market. Whether or not you like the movie, you should give the soundtrack a spin.

To anyone out there who knows this...What is the song being played on the underworld trailer when kate beckinsale jumps down from the building and is also being played when she starts shooting in a circle around her and falls down to the floor underneath her.

Good cd overall... a few songs weren't on it, like I was expecting, but I figured out one. In the trailer, the prevalent song playing is called "Red Tape" by "Agent Provocateur". It's a bit hard to find though. Anyone know what song is playing when she hits lucius with the car?

If you liked the movie, you'll like the soundtrack.

The record companies could have made this better somehow. The best songs on the CD: REV 22:20, And the remix of Judith. Not worth buying.

This is one of the few soundtracks that capture the essence of the film. The music on here is dark, loud and haunting. I believe that the frontman of Tool/A Perfect Circle, James Maynard Keenan did an excellent job of putting together an album. The stand-out tracks are "REV22:20", "Throwing Punches", "Bring Me The Head Of The Disco King", "Weak and Powerless" and the very haunting "All Of This Past." The only reason this didn't get five stars from me was because I felt some of the songs were a bit repetitive in sound. Not much variety. But otherwise, excellent.

Chances are, if you were curious enough to surf over to this page to see about this soundtrack, you should buy it because you're bound to find something you like on here. Danny Lohner (Nine Inch Nails, A Perfect Circle) spear-headed this project, using his connections to turn out the darkest and possibly most unique compilation of 2003. For fans of Tool/A Perfect Circle frontman Maynard James Keenan, you need this. The infamous frontman makes four scattered appearances here. There are two A Perfect Cirle remixes here for 'Judith' and 'Weak & Powerless.' The former is a slowed down, moodier peice of work than the original, which benefits from some interesting string arrangements, while the latter is an over-caffeinated reworking that beefs up the power of the original song. Keenan also collaborates with Lohner under the moniker Puscifier on the track 'REV 22:20.' This song is a bit different than Keenan's other work. It's very stripped down and quiet, yet extremely potent and bruising. And finally, Maynard joins forces with Red Hot Chili Peppers axe-man John Frusciante on a very odd remix of David Bowie's 'Bring Me The Disco King.' Limited-time-only supergroup The Damning Well give the album a nice kick start. Featuring Filter frontman Richard Patrick, Ex-Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland, Lohner & Josh Freese, (now honestly, who HASN'T he played with) 'Awakening' is a energetic, albeit bouncy cut (thanks in part to Borland's style) that turns out really well. It would be nice to hear more collaborations from these guys. Nu-metallers Trustcompany slow it down a bit for the Danny Lonher remix of 'Hover,' turning out their best track to date. Featuring violins played by Paz Lechantin (A Perfect Circle/Zwan) this track serves as a highlight of the album, and is the polar opposite of the band's original version. Finch, however, deliver one of their heaviest tunes with 'Worms of the Universe.' The song is quick, to the point and just plain rocks. The Icarus Line, a band who I had never heard until this album surprised me with their own brand of Black Sabbath-esque stoner-rock, and Lisa Germano and Milla bring it down a notch with their hushed, moody songs. Overall, it's a great soundtrack. It fits the movie very well in the same vein as the original "The Crow" soundtrack. If you like the way the track-listing looks, you really should pick this up.

a bad movie with a much better soundtrack. doesn't that figure?

i'm not totally in love with all of these songs... some are pretty bad. but there are some greats here. you can't do a proper soundtrack review without doing a song by song:

1. the damning well song: i like it. much better than's filters stuff, and shows off wes borland very well.

2. the Puscifer song: very cool. i really like maynards voice...that's what's hits you in the face in this song.

3. err. i dunno who this is: i like this song too, but it's...well...i could probably play every part of this song. and i can't even play drums

4. the Milla song: meh. i don't like it. there are a lot of slower track done with female vocals on this album, and i only like one of them. and this isn't it.

5. a Renholder song: short, and not that good filler track.

6. the Bowie song: i can't stand Bowie's voice. other than that, the music is pretty cool...real soothing.

7. the Skinny Puppy song: i don't like it. i've never been impressed by them. i love industrial music, but Skinny Puppy is pretty lame.

8. a Renholder track: this defines filler.

9. APC remix song: the original was better.

10. some guy: it's bad. REAL bad. this guys voice is AWFUL.

11. The Dillenger Escape Plan song: this may be biased, because DEP is of my fav bands, but i LOVE THIS. hardcore music is wonderful.

12. Trust Company song: i don't like trust company. i don't understand why anyone would like them. bad...everything.

13. renholder again: this one's pretty cool. short and sweet.

14. APC's weak and powerless mix: i like this better than the original song! bass line's not as good, but it's a good song.

15. Finch song: who told these guys they were good?

16. Lisa Germano song: the slow female song i like. it's pretty, and she has a very good voice.

17. Renholder again: best renholder song. NINish, but...more...i don't know. electronic maybe?

18. and 19.: i'll just say i don't care for either of these.

so that's that. i like about half of it. it's worth the DEP and Puscifer song alone.

Music fan, you'll find it in "The Jackal" soundtrack, "Red Tape"...