OK Movie - Better Soundtrack
I am a huge fan of Anderson's movies, but I have to admit that Darjeeling Limited wasn't his best work though. This soundtrack however, is great. No complaints.
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Good Stuff
This is a nice eclectic mix, from an epic film. Sort of makes me nostalgic enough to go watch it again.
Wes Anderson is Amazing
Apart from being one of my favorite directors in movies today, Wes Anderson has always shown a knack for finding great music for his soundtracks. Case in point, the Darjeeling Limited soundtrack. I could spend a whole review talking about his brilliant selections in Kinks material (all from the album "Powerman") and the surprise Stones track. But that would be to ignore the wonderful international flavor of this album that works both as effective background noise AND enjoyable listening. My only complaint is the opening track, the droning and repetitive song that accompanied the dreadful Hotel Chevalier short. Feel free to skip that track on every listen. Other than that, pure gold, as usual, from Wes Anderson!
Choice Vintage Indian
Like the 1st reviewer, I think this is a catch. Unlike the first reviewer, I am interested less in the rock stuff and more in the Indian film themes. I *lurve* tracks 6 and 7 and the like. If you want more, the Indian tracks from the film that don't appear on this compliation are available here at emusic on 'Masterworks of Satyajit Ray'.
The Kinks! The Rolling Stones!
This soundtrack is yet another reason why eMusic rocks, and iTunes sucks. Apple, in its infinite arrogance, won't let you download any individual track except for the Rolling Stones song. Emusic however, lets you download whatever you want. All hail eMusic! Anyway, half of this album is great, the other half is filler. DL tracks 1, 3, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22. There are a lot of gems in this album.
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