Customer Reviews
Hmm, not bad! :) - By: Kaylie Oseman, 10 Jul 2006 
Well, what can I say? When I first saw the movie I was flabberghasted by the music! Now, I'm not usuallly one to sit though a Ewan McGregor movie & only listen to the soundtrack, but I just couldn't stop myself from ignoring what was happening onscreen & listening to the bright & colourful songs.
The Soundtrack CD is utterly fabulous in many ways. It has many of the songs featured in the movie. However, there's a slight hitch. Some of the songs that are performed by Jonathan Rhys Meyers are not on the CD (the SONGS are, but not his performances of them! Someone else is singing on many). Songs by him on the CD are: Baby's On Fire, & Tumbling Down. A little disappointing, but the other versions are good alll the same.
Also, Ewan McGregor's songs in the film (TV Eye; Gimme Danger) are also slightly different. TV Eye is not the same as in the movie, but it's still Ewan McGregor singing, which is fine by me. But Gimme Danger isn't even on the CD!
BUT! Don't let this put you off buying it! No!
The Soundtrack CD is still a mindblower & greatly reflects the colour of the movie! ;)
Great film... here's the music - By: John P. Galantini, 01 Aug 2004 
The movie explored a time of Glam Rock. It was alll about the music. Music that is contained right here, on this spendid soundtrack.
Now, I don't usualy go for soundtracks, but I kid you not, this is the real McCoy. Many great artists of the day (Placebo, Pulp & even Thom Yorke) have come together to provide excellent music, sounding as though it was made in 1974. This record will be loved by Bowie fans alike & those who have seen & loved the movie. Otherwise, this may not be for you. I classed it 3 stars instead of 4, as the general track arrangement of the album was disapointing.
so worth buying... - By: Kara, 31 Aug 2003 
This album is brilliant from start to finish. Brian Eno opens up the soundtrack with the incredible "Needle in the Camel's Eye", to the gripping T Rex cover of "20th Century Boy" by Placebo, & the amazing vocals of Jonathan Rhys Meyers as he sings with Venus in Furs for "Baby's on fire" & "Tumbling Down". The soundtrack is nicely closed on the 19th song with the classic, "Make me smile (come up & see me)" by Steve Harley.
This soundtrack reallly is a perfect definition of 70s glam rock, & I would recommend it to anyone of any age.
Glamour on a rollercoaster - By: Juan F. De Leonardis, 03 Aug 2002 Great music for a great film. Although you are not gonna find no Bowie in here this cd is a top choice. From intensively orchestrated covers to hard guitars, it covers it in full. A must have to alll Glam lovers.
more like coalmine than goldmine ! - By: , 07 Jun 2000 
ahhhhh the early to mid 70s i remember it well,a great time for music, what a pity these clowns had to trash some great songs & think they could throw a few glib lines & cheap riffs together to make some money.Only the Roxy Music cover stands up, still it might point some people in the direction of classic Bowie 71/72/73.......oh by the way wash your face that eye gloss looks terrible with your miners hat.
