Product ReviewsRomeo + Juliet by Original Soundtrack (CD, Oct-1996, Capitol/EMI Records)

A cool, unique compilation!!!

This is a great CD from a great movie...as a fan of Shakespeare, I truely beleive that anything you cna do to bring it to the masses, is a blessing; and this movie which modernized the classic Romeo and juliet was pure genius!!
The soundtrack is also a clever and unique collaboration....the last thing you would think of in a movie that brings to life the works of Shakespeare, is a mix of alternative and rock acts - yet this is what you get and to great effect!!!
Opening with Garbage and "# 1 Crush" - its a dark, sultry track with Shirley Mansons pouty voice over ambient sounds!! Then post grunge alternative act Evercler kick it up a notch with Local God - lyrics have direct relevance to the movie, and its a funky rock track which has a great beat!!! Angel by Gavin friday is in stark contract to the previous two tracks - a soft, whispering vocal over gentle, whimsical music!!
One Inch Punch sound like they could be at home on 'The Crow' soundtrack as much as they are here....a gothic, angry track with superb sound effects!! The Butthole Surfers for me have the stand out track of the album with (Whatever) I had a Dream..hard to describe, but its a deep, sexy, darker track with a cool verse....kinda rocks, kind of funky and ever so unique....an excellent track!!
The Cardigans make an appearance with Lovefool - a big hit for them, I find this a little to upbeat and annoying at times... too poppy for my liking, and also in relation to most of the other tracks on this album!! And Kym Mazelle has a funky track with Young hearts that again sounds like it may be more at home on the Studio 54 soundtrack!! The reworking of 'Everybody's Free to feel good' by Qunidon Tarver, on the other hand is exceptional!!!!
radiohead are never one to dissapointed and produce the other standout of this compilation with "talk show host"...very radiohead - moody, dark with experimental sounds.....and fantastic!!!
This album ends with some notable contracts....the high pitched and angelic voice of Stina Nordenstam with Little Star followed by the decidedly upbeat Wannadies - You and Me Song!!!
This is an album of contrasts...which mirrors the different modes the script takes, which is a clever and exhilarating concept!! Some great tracks from artists known and new to me at least, this is an album I love for the risks it tales and the complexity of tracks!!! A great must have for me!!!Read full review...

Collection Favorite

After having over 200 of my favorite CDs stolen, the replacement has been slow and costly. However, this was one must have immmediately. It's not current music, but features recognizable songs that were ever so popular. It's amazing how many of my friends recognize the soundtrack immediately and turn up the volume to listen to their favorite song. Personal favorite is Kissing You. The deep crisp voice of Des'ree is unforgetable and romanticizes the movie even more. The cd is quite a collection of artists and is based on one of the most well known romantic tradegies. Definitely a must have for anyone who thinks they have a collection.Read full review...

Star crossed amazing

Brings back wonderful memories of my teenage years! All the wonderful gungy music of the nineties in one perfect cd!

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ectectic music

very eclectic mix of music...some very good,some not so good but was worth the cost

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A Favorite!

This Album has been in my possession a few times, but because of transferring music and what not I've lost it--but I honestly think it is one of the best movie soundtracks of all time. It is definitely in my top 15 movie soundtracks. The music went perfectly along with the scenes and it's a good listen all on it's own. When I caught one of my favorite sellers selling a used copy, I HAD to grab it! :)Read full review...

I love this CD and couldn't ask for best quality. Thank you!

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The best in Alternative!

This soundtrack has something for everyone. The very first track is "#1 Crush," by Garbage. That's one of my favorite songs ever. It's a bit of new age punk rock. There is a lovely song by Des'ree that is great for lovers. There's even a song sung by a gospel chior. Whatever your take on music, this cd has something for you!Read full review...

best garbage track ever #1 crush rest is bonus

i bought this just for the garbage song on it but it has a lot of great tracks on it the garbage song #1 crush has the most haunting sound ive ever heard in a song my husband calls it the stalker song but he likes it too definately one of the better soundtracks you can buyRead full review...

It is a CD. Titanic star in its cover.

It is a CD. Titanic star in its cover.

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Romeo And Juliet

this is an awesome soundtrack it is fun and enjoyable to listen to the best songs on this soundtrack are all of them. If you have not listened to this soundtrack then I recommend you do

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