Welcome back to the second installment of my most played album list. The first installment was a list of my most played album (non soundtrack/compilation) up to the year 1999. This time, I am focusing on my most played albums (soundtrack/compilation) up to the year 1999. Just like the first volume, excluded from the list is any Greatest Hits or boxsets(unless the boxset contains reissue of the original album).
Here's the soundtrack/compilation on the list:
The Crow Soundtrack-1994
I watched the movie The Crow three times at the theaters when it was released in 1994, which is rare for me. The soundtrack is a beautiful rock filled masterpiece that keeps you listening over and over. The Cure, Nine Inch Nails, Stone Temple Pilots and Rage Against the Machine are just a sample of the artists on the soundtrack and that is just on side one(or the first part of the album for those that never had a cassette before).
Batman Soundtrack-1989
This is the first soundtrack that I have ever owned. I remember jamming to it while in the backseat of my mom's car. Prince did a masterful job on this album. Most people know Batdance, which is the last song on the album. I have to say that the song The Future,in my opinion, is the greatest opening song off of a soundtrack...ever. I know people might disagree but you should check it out to judge for yourself.
Pulp Fiction Soundtrack-1994
I mentioned earlier that I rarely see movies multiple times at the theaters. The one film that I have seen the most at the theaters is Pulp Fiction (four times). The soundtrack is a vital part of that theater experience. This is the first soundtrack that I owned that brought different music genres from different decades together on one album. As a person that has an eclectic taste in music, I absolutely loved it.
Saturday Mornings: Cartoons Greatest Hits-(Compilation) 1995
This compilation album brought together rock artists to sing from their favorite Saturday Morning (mostly) shows. The album is pretty good across the board, even if you aren't familiar with the show it came from. A few standout gems from the album are Spider-Man (by The Ramones), Gigantor (by Helmet) and Underdog by Butthole Surfers).
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles soundtrack-1990
I love the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series and was excited to hear a live action movie was coming out. The album matched the movie's theme about family, which isn't usually the case with soundtracks. The album kept you moving to the beat as well as showing its heart to the listener. It had me singing T-U-R-T-L-E Power throughout my day.
Mortal Kombat soundtrack-1995
I remembered going to Blockbuster Music to pick up the Mortal Kombat soundtrack and I couldn't put it down. The first half of the album is great and whole album is pretty good. The obvious stand out song is the Mortal Kombat theme (techno mix) by The Immortals. You are probably singing it in your head right now. Test your might.
Jock Jams Vol 2-1996
I imagine three responses in my head for this selection: "Oh yeah Jock Jams", "Oh wow Jock Jams" and What's Jock Jams?". Jock Jams was a music compilation series that has a different mix of songs that you would hear at the stadium events. Jock Jams Vol 2 has a weird mix that I absolutely love. From No Diggity to The Chicken Dance, the whole album will keep you moving and jamming.
Angus soundtrack-1995
The movie Angus is a coming of age story that I would recommend to anyone. I would give that same recommendation for its soundtrack. The most well known song on the album is J.A.R. (Jason Andrew Relva) by Green Day. It also has songs by Goo Goo Dolls and Weezer. It is a great rock album that I listen to every few weeks.
Mallrats soundtrack-1995
As a comic book geek, I love the movie Mallrats. The soundtrack has some of the classic lines mixed in with good music. Bands like Bush, Belly, Weezer(I'm down with any soundtrack with them on it) and Sublime are featured throughout the album. I put it on and jam without any worries.
Judgment Night soundtrack-1993
As I mentioned in the first post, I love the mix of rock and rap music. The soundtrack to Judgment Night is right up my alley. Each song teams up a rap and rock artist/group and it's so awesome. Some of my favorites on the album are Me, Myself and My Microphone (Living Colour and Run D.M.C) and Fallin' (De La Soul and Teenage Fanclub). I brought the cassette and played it like crazy until I lost it. Then, I brought it on CD. The reason I mentioned this is the arrangement of the songs on cassette is different than what it is on CD (and digital). I really don't understand why but all the songs are there so I'm cool.
Schoolhouse Rock! Rocks-1996
I absolutely love Schoolhouse Rock videos that appeared on Saturday morning between cartoons. So, I knew I Schoolhouse Rock! Rocks was something I would play quite a bit. Just like the Saturday Mornings compilation, this album features different artists and groups doing their rendition of Schoolhouse Rock songs. My favorite song on the album is Moby's rendition of Verb: That's What's Happening. This is an album that you can rock out with and learn something as well.
Wayne's World soundtrack-1992
"I think we'll go with a little Bohemian Rhapsody gentlemen". The soundtrack to Wayne's World delivers that and a whole lot more. You also have Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Iron Maiden, Alice Cooper and Eric Clapton featured on the album. You will find yourself jamming to every song on a consistent basis.
This concludes the soundtrack/compilation list for Volume two. Volume three will focus on my top most played albums (non soundtrack/compilation) from the year 2000-current. Thank you again and I'll see you next time.
