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"Stuck in the Middle With You" and "You Never Can Tell" now induce indelible visual images that have little to do with Steealer's Wheel and Chuck Berry their respective creators. They've been co-opted (and, some might argue, corrupted) by Quentin Tarantino, arguably the most music-savvy of 1990s filmmakers. The soundtrack to Tarantino's Jackie Brown is heavy on '70s R&B (Bobby Womack, Brothers Johnson, Bill Withers, Minnie Ripperton) studded with oddities (Johnny Cash singing "Tennessee Stud," a track from blaxploitation queen/Jackie Brown star Pam Grier), and snatches of hardboiled dialogue. --Steven Stolder
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CD W/ Bobby Womack, Minnie Riperton, Bill Withers...
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Jay Hoolihan
Format:Audio CD
If you're reading this review and thinking about buying this album stop reading this review and get your charge card out.
This is, bar none, the best compilation album I've ever come across. I'm shamed to admit I was unfamiliar with many of the tracks and artists until I saw the film. In hindsight I now understand the magnitude of the gaping whole this was in the development of my muscial appreciation. A vista of 70's soul-funk really opened up for me post-Jackie-Brown.
This is, bar none, the best compilation album I've ever come across. I'm shamed to admit I was unfamiliar with many of the tracks and artists until I saw the film. In hindsight I now understand the magnitude of the gaping whole this was in the development of my muscial appreciation. A vista of 70's soul-funk really opened up for me post-Jackie-Brown.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Much like the film, the soundtrack to Jackie Brown is criminally underrated. Possibly due to the fact that Pulp Fiction is almost perfect, possibly because people expect more surf music and uber quotable dialogue on the CD. This is QT's Blaxploitation film and that's reflected in the music in a big way. If you're into that kind of thing, it's a good collection of 70's funk, soul and a few oddities like Johnny Cash's "Tennesee Stud" and "Detroit 9000". The only real flaw is Pam Grier's "Long time woman" which sounds very much like an actress singing.
Give the dialogue a chance and it's very cool, laid back and you might even find yourself murmering "if you know Beumont..."and so on. The same goes for the music, it's a grower, trust me.
Give the dialogue a chance and it's very cool, laid back and you might even find yourself murmering "if you know Beumont..."and so on. The same goes for the music, it's a grower, trust me.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A few years ago, I went to an Edinburgh Festival version of Sexual Perversity in Chicago. It was a mediocre version, but what was interesting about it was that the director had clearly heard this soundtrack & liberally used it throughout the play to add atmosphere & a sense of style to an otherwise limited performance.
And that's the brilliant thing about this soundtrack - it is the best thing about the film to the point where the film seems like a music video for it! The songs are rich in ethos & varied, so that there are always new angles to discover on each of the tracks. Furthermore, you can use the songs to add texture to any endeavour & end up with a masterpiece!
For instance, there is the song Across 110th Street, which is a rags-to-riches soul song. Then there is Street Life, which is loud, brash Motown & finally there is 'The Lion & the Cucumber', which defies description! All the songs are the 1 in 10,000 variety that are good on their original albums, but utterly amazing put together on one album.
As for dialogue, it has been said that it is not as plentiful on this soundtrack as on Pulp Fiction & Reservoir Dogs. That is true, but what is on here is intriguing enough.
Track 2 is recognizable for anyone who's heard the song off (as it contains the sample used for "It ain't Gonna be me").
Track 4 is a bit I missed on the film, but is about Samuel L. Jackson's collection of 'Beach Bunnies' that he keeps in L.A. Rather like the 'Royale with Cheese' scene in Pulp Fiction, it is a classic example of Tarantino using screen-time on dialogue, rather than just moving the plot along with it.
Finally, Track 15 is the pick of the bunch, with the classic Tarantino line "Smoking weed will rob you of your ambition..." "Not if your ambition is to get high and watch TV!"
This all said, there are weaknesses with this compilation. Songs like Natural High & 'Inside Your Love' are brilliant, but not profound songs & become nauseating after a few listens. Equally some of the songs lack grit (e.g. 'Strawberry Letter 22') & though they are intriguing, they are also a bit wet behind the ears.
However, get most soundtracks from films and they are 90% lame, with only a very occasional good track. On this compilation, you will find NO duds & an immense variety of surprises. Truly, it is an soundtrack that is the equal of Pulp Fiction & even Trainspotting.
So, to sum up: if you're looking for the spirit & soul of Tarantino, you could do a lot worse than buying a copy of this album. Read more ›
And that's the brilliant thing about this soundtrack - it is the best thing about the film to the point where the film seems like a music video for it! The songs are rich in ethos & varied, so that there are always new angles to discover on each of the tracks. Furthermore, you can use the songs to add texture to any endeavour & end up with a masterpiece!
For instance, there is the song Across 110th Street, which is a rags-to-riches soul song. Then there is Street Life, which is loud, brash Motown & finally there is 'The Lion & the Cucumber', which defies description! All the songs are the 1 in 10,000 variety that are good on their original albums, but utterly amazing put together on one album.
As for dialogue, it has been said that it is not as plentiful on this soundtrack as on Pulp Fiction & Reservoir Dogs. That is true, but what is on here is intriguing enough.
Track 2 is recognizable for anyone who's heard the song off (as it contains the sample used for "It ain't Gonna be me").
Track 4 is a bit I missed on the film, but is about Samuel L. Jackson's collection of 'Beach Bunnies' that he keeps in L.A. Rather like the 'Royale with Cheese' scene in Pulp Fiction, it is a classic example of Tarantino using screen-time on dialogue, rather than just moving the plot along with it.
Finally, Track 15 is the pick of the bunch, with the classic Tarantino line "Smoking weed will rob you of your ambition..." "Not if your ambition is to get high and watch TV!"
This all said, there are weaknesses with this compilation. Songs like Natural High & 'Inside Your Love' are brilliant, but not profound songs & become nauseating after a few listens. Equally some of the songs lack grit (e.g. 'Strawberry Letter 22') & though they are intriguing, they are also a bit wet behind the ears.
However, get most soundtracks from films and they are 90% lame, with only a very occasional good track. On this compilation, you will find NO duds & an immense variety of surprises. Truly, it is an soundtrack that is the equal of Pulp Fiction & even Trainspotting.
So, to sum up: if you're looking for the spirit & soul of Tarantino, you could do a lot worse than buying a copy of this album. Read more ›
By Paul Higbee
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Watched the movie and then bought this with a few bonus tracks, all good to hear some old tracks and some hard to get. Highly recommended.
By Madeleine
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This is a typical Quentin Tarantino film, a great film although not his best. Some would agree with that statement and some would disagree but opinions will always be just that, opinions and we all know what Clint Eastwoods' character Dirty Harry says about opinions.
By nukemon
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A Great sound by tarentino dryed by explicit lyrics extract from movie sequences.
His movies where based on mythics tracks including every simple sense you could understant in each scene he want you believe in.
The others half were made by actors.
His movies where based on mythics tracks including every simple sense you could understant in each scene he want you believe in.
The others half were made by actors.
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Bought as there are 2 songs on it that we wanted. Item arrived as expected and if you liked the film you would like the soundtrack.
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I enjoyed the film, and the music is still good on the CD. Recommended, and enjoy all the tracks from the old days.
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Superb !
One Of My Favourite Movies.Great Soundtrack.Tracks Are Everlasting Historic Timing.Reminds Me Of Being Little & Hearing Dad Playing Them !
Published 4 months ago by ijefc66
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Donzo
An excellent collection of music - some classic soul numbers and other genres. An excellent film too.
Published on 7 April 2010 by Donzo
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Superb
Even if you're not a Tarantino fan, you can't beat the sound-tracks. Jackie Brown is just a brilliant selection of smooth oldies. Top banana!
Published on 12 Mar 2010 by Wolfhound
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Bought this originally when it came out, it is a fantastically timeless album. Great range of songs, would defiantly recommend.
Published on 6 Dec 2009 by J. White
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not The Best, But Still Worth Buying
This by far is not the best soundtrack to co-inside with the work of Tarantino to date. The dialogue from the film is not as self contained as that of his earlier works and as for... Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2002 by "amanwithamission"
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