Zoolander [Soundtrack]

zoolander [soundtrack]

Editorial Reviews
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While the premise of Ben Stiller's Zoolander, a film about an intellectually challenged fashion model cum unwitting international assassin, sounds decidedly loopy, it's a movie with a smartly campy soundtrack to match, trading heavily on vintage '70s and '80s kitsch and covers. The Wiseguys' ubiquitous runway/car commercial/ballpark fave "Start the Commotion" kicks things into an infectious groove carried on by Frankie Goes to Hollywood's "Relax" (also covered flaccidly by Powerman 5000). But contemporary cuts (Orgy's "Faces," "Ruffneck" by the Freestylers, the Crystal Method's "Now Is the Time") take a back seat to modern covers that range from the sublime (Rufus Wainwright crooning a heartfelt take on the Hollies' "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"; the Wallflowers' subdued reading of the Bee Gees' "I Started a Joke") to comparatively ridiculous (Nikka Costa and Gwen Stefani turning in pale impressions of Debbie Harry and Donna Summer on "Call Me" and "Love to Love You Baby," respectively). Herbie Hancock's "Rockit" and the ever-sly Moby's tasty sub-mix of Michael Jackson's hit "Beat It" also neatly bookend 15 years of club beats. -Jerry McCulley

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Zoolander [Soundtrack]

Average customer rating:

Loved the movie but sound track was just ok
perfection
Great Soundtrack
An Upbeat Soundtrack
worth it for Rufus ...

Zoolander
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Hollywood Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005O6HP
Release Date: 2001-09-25

Tracks:

Start The Commotion - Wiseguys
Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Call Me - Nikka Costa
Love To Love You Baby - No Doubt
I Started A Joke - Wallflowers
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother - Rufus Wainwright
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham
Rockit - Herbie Hancock
Beat It (Moby Re-mix) - Michael Jackson
Madskills Mic-Checka - BT
Faces - Orgy
Ruffneck - Freestylers
Now Is The Time - Crystal Method
Relax - Powerman 5000

Amazon.com

While the premise of Ben Stiller's Zoolander, a film about an intellectually challenged fashion model cum unwitting international assassin, sounds decidedly loopy, it's a movie with a smartly campy soundtrack to match, trading heavily on vintage '70s and '80s kitsch and covers. The Wiseguys' ubiquitous runway/car commercial/ballpark fave "Start the Commotion" kicks things into an infectious groove carried on by Frankie Goes to Hollywood's "Relax" (also covered flaccidly by Powerman 5000). But contemporary cuts (Orgy's "Faces," "Ruffneck" by the Freestylers, the Crystal Method's "Now Is the Time") take a back seat to modern covers that range from the sublime (Rufus Wainwright crooning a heartfelt take on the Hollies' "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"; the Wallflowers' subdued reading of the Bee Gees' "I Started a Joke") to comparatively ridiculous (Nikka Costa and Gwen Stefani turning in pale impressions of Debbie Harry and Donna Summer on "Call Me" and "Love to Love You Baby," respectively). Herbie Hancock's "Rockit" and the ever-sly Moby's tasty sub-mix of Michael Jackson's hit "Beat It" also neatly bookend 15 years of club beats. -Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Loved the movie but sound track was just ok.......2007-03-12

A little disappointing - 1st time I listened to it I skipped a lot of songs after intro, was already bored with the CD right away. The only 1 good song is "Relax" on track 2. The mixed version on track 14 is not that good.

perfection.......2004-02-16

this album was pure genius. major props to whoever came up with this mix of songs for Zoolander (quickly becoming a favorite of mine). i especially like the choice of nikka costa's call me. it's so bouncy and fun, just like the plot of Zoolander. i think the music complements the movie very well and it's great to listen to if you just want to jump up and dance around.

Great Soundtrack.......2004-01-15

This is an amazing soundtrack. They even have both versions of Relax. Powerman 5000's remix is GREAT if you like industrial/rock. Even if you don't its a great song. If you dont like that version you can always go back to the oldie version :) They have Beat It remixed by Moby. Now THAT'S a unique track. He did an amazing job sampling the song. The Wiseguys also are important on this soundtrack with Start the Commotion. BT has a great song for you BT fans. All of the songs on this CD fit in great with the movie. This is definatly one of the best soundtracks I have heard in a long time.

An Upbeat Soundtrack.......2002-11-05

An upbeat collection of music from the upbeat hilarious movie, where "up" and "beat" are equal partners. This is fluffy pop music with a strong rhythmic backbone, suitable as backdrop for action secquences and catwalk performances of your own. This music will make you want to strut your stuff, if nothing else. There are one or two quirky selections in the material that keep the album from devolving into dancemix monotony. But even those numbers that are danceable in a nouveau noir club kind of way have more soul and interest than your typical club mix. Most people will find no new material in this collection, but will greet each selection as a long lost (or even familiar) friend.

worth it for Rufus ..........2002-11-04

I'd ever really appreciated the Hollies song "He Ain't Heavy...He's My Brother" until I heard Rufus Wainwright's version on this soundtrack. This single track is worth the price of CD, no question. Awesome voice, awesome conviction, awesome arrangement. It takes my breath away every time I hear it.

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