Author: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

Brand: Dreamwork

Format: Soundtrack

Release Date: 07-07-1998

Details: Product Description This unique soundtrack collects classic rock anthems from the '80s and puts them in the hands of techno/hip-hop masters to create an unusual set of contemporary tracks. The album leads with a reinvention of Edwin Starr's "War," performed by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (feat. Henry Rollins, Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello and the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea). The other 9 cuts are remixes of tunes by Queen, Pat Benatar and more, featuring additional vocals by KayGee, Queen Latifah and others. Amazon.ca No matter how hard they try--and they put plenty into the effort--there's really no way the synthetic drum sounds and effects-laden guitars of Pat Benatar's "Love Is a Battlefield" can be bent into a hip-hop track, even in the days of Puff Daddy. The same can be said for even the best tracks on the Small Soldiers soundtrack: Bone Thugs-n-Harmony are silky smooth (as always) and make a fine single out of "War," but it doesn't add anything or update Edwin Starr's classic take. Similarly, Wyclef, Pras, and Free add nothing to "Another One Bites the Dust"; and who really needs dance-oriented remixes of Billy Squier's "The Stroke," Gary Glitter's "Rock and Roll (Part 2)" or (gulp) Rush's "Tom Sawyer"? Only the Pretenders' "My City Was Gone" survives the addition of some extra beats and rapping by Kool Keith in the breaks. The highlight of the album, it's--in the grand scheme of things--completely unnecessary and plenty of fun. --Randy Silver

UPC: 600445005129

EAN: 0600445005129

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood