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 The main reason I got his c.d. was for "The Perfect Drug" by Nine Inch Nails. But after listening to the whole thing, I fell in love with it (even the songs by Marilyn Manson, which I never thought possible). A lot of it's just instrumental, but the whole c.d. is pretty spooky, which I think is really neat for a c.d.
Track for track, this soundtrack paints an atmosphere like no other. Starting (and Ending) with my favourite David Bowie song "I'm Deranged", it combines so many different kinds of music, yet each track has it's own place, and they work together so well. Jazz, Rock, Industrial- all come together with balance and forethought. Reznor, Bowie, and Manson give the album a darker feel, but are balanced by Badalamenti and the other artists. A listening experience unmatched by any other album
This soundtrack is best described as a mixture of Jazz and Industrial, and will most definitely appeal to fans of both worlds. I initially bought Lost Highway for The Perfect Drug alone, but when I listened to it straight through, I was awed by the amazing collection of music styles it brought forth. The various songs by Jazz musician Angelo Badalamenti really caught my ear. I'll admit, Jazz isn't my thing, but I didn't mind it here at all. Nine Inch Nails is really the heart and soul of this soundtrack however. The original version of "The Perfect Drug" is here in its entirety, and it remains one of the greatest songs ever written to this day. "Driver Down", another one of Trent's masterpieces, is also an excellent song. Marilyn Manson also makes an appearance on this album with two of his best songs, "I Put A Spell On You" from Smells Like Children, and "Apple Of Sodom", which can only be found here. Smashing Pumpkins and Rammstein also contribute to this soundtrack very well. While the only artists I really care about on Lost Highway are Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson, that didn't stop me from enjoying the rest of the music on here. This is a masterpiece in its own right, another groundbreaking work by Trent Reznor. I'm not a big fan of soundtracks...I pretty much loathe them. But Lost Highway will remain in my library for a very, very long time.
Trent Reznor, Marilyn Manson, and The Smashing Pumpkins all contributed to this album and its darker flavor. The pieces offered by Msrs. Reznor and Manson are trite, but the Pumpkins' ditty is quite interesting and unique, de rigeur fare for S.P. David Bowie's edited and reprised "I'm Deranged" is yet another indication that the man can continue to remake his music with time and not go stale. Lou Reed crafts a classically profound emptiness out of "This Magic Moment." And laced throughout are noirish jazz songs that would keep a club going all night. Spin this CD at a party with low light and slow dancing. Remember to invite only people who are certain to wear black. |
The first time I listened to this was mainly for "The Perfect Drug" by Nine Inch Nails but, after a while, I branched out and listened to the entire CD. The first few times I found it very odd. After a time of listening to it, I got into the jazzy parts (most of the CD, in fact.) It has become one of my favorite CDs; since, it didn't start out that way, I'll only give it four.
