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Track Listings
| 1. Rock Is Dead - Marilyn Manson |
| 2. Spybreak - Propellerheads |
| 3. Bad Blood - Ministry |
| 4. Clubbed To Death - Rob D (Kurayamino mix) |
| 5. Prime Audio Soup - Meat Beat Manifesto |
| 6. Leave You Far Behind - Lunatic Calm |
| 7. Mindfields - Prodigy |
| 8. Dragula - Rob Zombie (Hot Rod Herman remix) |
| 9. My Own Summer (Shove it) - Deftones |
| 10. Ultrasonic Sound - Hive |
| 11. Look To Your Orb For The Warning - Monster Magnet |
| 12. Du Hast - Rammstein |
| 13. Wake Up - Rage Against The Machine |
Product Description
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If you're going to pitch a movie about cyber-revolutionaries to plugged-in audiences, you'd best mind your MP3s and BPMs when choosing soundtrack selections. The cynical wireheads who flock to such high-tech conspiracy flicks as Brazil and Hackers are thrill0seekers of the highest calibre, and The Matrix soundtrack meets this challenge faster than a speeding cyborg. The opener, Marilyn Manson's anti-consumerism rant "Rock Is Dead", paints an aural portrait of urban decay. Ominous sirens permeate the Propellerheads' drum 'n' bass track "Spybreak!"; mournful piano alternates with hard shiny beats on Rob D's "Clubbed to Death"; and Meat Beat Manifesto fills "Prime Audio Soup" with enough bleeps to make one imagine being trapped inside a motherboard in Hell. It may sound dismal, but the friction permeating this compilation of techno, grind-core, and heavy metal is energising enough to make fans of these genres feel the same unity as a clandestine community of hackers. --Kristy Ojala
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ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK The Matrix (1999 German 13-track soundtrack CD album featuring music from and inspired by the motion picture starring Keanu Reeves includes tracks by Marilyn Manson Propellerheads Prodigy Rob Zombie and Rage Against The Machine picture sleeve)
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By "jimmyg2k2"
Format:Audio CD
I first saw the matrix when it came out on video and since then I just couldn't put it down, the film is perfect and this soundtrack reflects that.
Most of the memorable tunes from the film are packed into this CD and also a few that didnt make it into the film (e.g. Lunatic Calm - Leave You Far Behind).
I dont usually like music by Marilyn Manson and heavy metal but this album changed that, this CD is the best I have and I love it.
Any person who enjoys the film is highly recommended to purchase this CD.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The fact that so many of the songs on this album are now used regularly in TV programs shows what an important compulation this is. The album takes a wide range of music and beautifully brings it all flowing together. From Rage to Rob D, it is an album for all moods. The first thing you'll do once you've heard it (after listening it to a few more times) will be to go and look for more music by all the artists on it.
This is an album that will re-form your taste in music and remain in your CD player longer than any other. I still listen to it regularly three years after I bought it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
When I saw the film at the cinema, I fell in love with the end song by Rage against The Machine. I had second thoughts about buying the labum at first, because I didn't think the other music would be as good. I was WRONG! The best song without any doubt is Marilyn Manson's 'Rock is Dead', followed closely by Ramstein and Rage Against The Machine. All of the other tracks are incredible too - the likes of The Prodigy, Lunatic Calm, Monster Magnet and Propellerheads swell the ranks of class that spew from this masterful album. Three words for anyone with any doubts - BUY IT NOW!!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is one of those classic soundtrack albums, that transcends the film the songs are (for the most part) taken from. Although I loved the Matrix when I was 11 or whatever age when it came out, I haven't watched it in years. The soundtrack on the other hand still garners regular listenings. It basically follows the tried and tested 90's formula of metal-meets-techno to great effect, featuring songs you know, and songs you don't. Much of the material is performed by enduring and memorable artists (Rammstein's pummeling 'Du Hast', Marilyn Manson's effortlessly catchy 'Rock is Dead'), but the album's real triumph was popularising songs from lesser-known artists, no more obvious than with Rob D's timeless 'Clubbed To Death'. Other tracks, such as Hive's ultimately tuneless 'Ultrasonic Sound' or Meat Beat Manifesto's 'Prime Audio Soup' are rescued from total obscurity simply by their presence on this album. The ratio of rock numbers to electronic mishmashes may perfectly compliment the film's action/headf**k melting pot, but such observations are irrelevant nearly ten years later when such a collection of tunes proves to be more than just relevant to the picture they're promoting. Simply put, this is a well-structured album, no filler, and well worth a buy, even if Reloaded and Revolutions put you off the Matrix forever.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Being a die hard metal fan i bought this album for the obvious (the deftones, rage against the machine and monster magnet) but was pleasantly surprised to find that the rest of the album was just as good. The best song on there is still rage against the machine but it is closely followed by the propelor heads! If u r normally not in to this sort of music but love the film, it is a must have!!!!!!!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
I thought the film the Matrix was great and the soundtrack is even better! I bought this after dancing along to the tunes while whatching the film. It is absouloutly brilliant! much better than some of the screechy rock you hear. if your not that into rock get this and you soon will be. the tunes are nothing short of great. but i wouldnt recommend it to the older people as i found out while listening to it and an old man named Jan passed by muttering "what is that awful noise?". sorry Jan its called music! anyway if you liked the matrix youll love this. buy it NOW!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This is definitely the best sound track I have ever heard with great sounds like Rob D's 'clubbed to death' and the propellerheads 'Spybreak!'which will remain as one of my well played songs for a long time! A definate buy as the songs are too good to miss!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
The Matrix soundtrack is soooo unlike many other soundtracks, it lives upto the expectations of the film! The music ranges from unknown tracks to the more well known, but not so well publicised tracks. You've all seen the caffreys advert and sat there and felt that sudden stomach flip as the bass cuts in and the music progresses. I would sum it up as this... brilliant tunes to get you moving, whether it be motivating yourself to clean up or just get dancing/ready to go and hit the town. This is one mega album that you just can't go wrong with.
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Nothing without the film
As the first album I ever bought, you would think I would have some kind of nostalgic connection to this soundtrack, if only I hadn't listened to it again recently... Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2006 by Joseph Henderson
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Matrix Soundtrack
The soundtrack has an excellent disc full of rock songs from the movie and some extra's which are not included in the movie. My favourite track is Rob D: Clubbed to death. Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2005
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Clubbed To Death
Clubbed to Death is the only song on it for which I panted and raved to get that CD. I love the film, and the soundtrack is A-OK!
Published on 22 Jan 2004 by Someone
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie - Great Soundtrack
An Album worth buying if only for THE Rob D track:- Clubbed to death (The Lady in red programme in the movie)
Published on 11 Jan 2004 by "dante23ck"
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The One album in my CD player
What can I say? This is my most favourite album ever. It has every track from the film and more (except Dissovled Girl that was playing on Neo's headphones at the start). Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2003 by "thematrixhasme5"
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Template for All Good Soundtracks
After seeing the movie, I knew I had to own the soundtrack, even if all the songs from the film woudn't be there. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2002
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good...not great
Obviously many of the tunes need no introduction. There are some which do, however, but shouldn't, such as the Propellorheads' groove-infested "Spybreak" and Rob D's... Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the greatest compiations I've ever heard.
It's great!This mixture between techno and metal is really good.My favourite song is Clubbed to death.After it is Mindfields by Prodigy, SPy Break, Leave you far behind .
Published on 23 July 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE GREATEST SOUNDTRACK EVER!
If you liked the Matrix film, you'll love this. It has a great mixture of heavy metal, drum and bass and punk. Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2001
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