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But what else to expect, really, from an album bearing a lead single performed by Mika. The Lebanon-born star might stand out in the narrowest of pop playing fields, but as an amalgam of obvious influences he’s never strayed into particularly envelope-pushing territories. His collaboration with Lady Gaga producer RedOne, Kick Ass, doesn’t feature prominently in the movie itself but nevertheless makes for an easy introduction to this set – it plays to the singer’s strengths, allowing his singularly appealing/excruciating (delete as appropriate) vocals to soar/plummet (likewise) while RedOne’s signature compositional style proffers the piece a modern edge. It’s got a short shelf-life, but the song’s probably the most enjoyable track Mika’s been involved with to date.
Elsewhere, with songs from The Prodigy, Primal Scream, The Dickies (their frenetic cover of the Banana Splits theme) and Sparks shorn of any on-screen context, Kick-Ass largely plays out like a generic assortment of songs you’ve already heard elsewhere. Omen, by the British dance heavyweights, complements a pivotal moment in the picture, where its protagonist is elevated from deluded teenager to internet sensation; but here, it’s simply that song from the radio, available for the nth time on a fresh compact disc. The Pretty Reckless, headed by Gossip Girl’s Taylor Momsen, contribute Make Me Wanna Die – not to be confused with Tricky’s beautiful Makes Me Wanna Die, the track’s a newly penned piece. But, as a cliché-filled dirge echoing the drearier moments of the Hole and Garbage catalogues, it’s not worth noting the band’s name for future reference.
Really only for those who are as geeky about Kick-Ass as the story’s protagonist is comic books, this is a strictly supplementary soundtrack offering. It’s unlikely, indeed, that any recipient will start going out after dark to combat crime, dressed as Mika, as a direct result of exposure. Well, one hopes. --Mike Diver
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Having said that it's not completely perfect. The other viewers (at this point in time) all make valid points. I will make another criticism and that is about the dialogue in between the tracks -hey, these snippets from the film are funny to listen to but my problem is that without them this cd would have been appropriate for kids, so as it stands with the swearing on the cd you can no longer responsibly play this with children around. A friend of mine runs a boxing club for young and old and if it wasn't for the inclusion of the quotes and their profanity the cd would have been perfect for his gym. However these are only minor criticisms and I am still recommending this to everybody, afterall I've got it playing all the time.
This is brilliant.
From classics to new releases, and with clips from the movie between each track is hilarious and helps to remember those... Read more
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