Empire Records is the sort of film that could’ve only existed in the ‘90s for a few reasons. But what I love most about Empire Records is that it’s a prime example of one of my favorite ‘90s cinematic trends: the soundtrack movie.
I too bought the soundtrack before seeing the movie. But, not for the Gin Blossoms song! I was a weird kid who has become a weird adult and the song I bought the soundtrack for? “A Girl Like You” by Edwyn Collins.
Other great ‘90s soundtracks? Batman Forever (it introduced me to The Damned), Clerks, Mallrats, and Rushmore. The Crow has a special place in my heart because I tried to use “The Badge” and “After The Flesh” in a production of “Hamlet” I was in during my senior year of high school.
I too bought the soundtrack before seeing the movie. But, not for the Gin Blossoms song! I was a weird kid who has become a weird adult and the song I bought the soundtrack for? “A Girl Like You” by Edwyn Collins.
Other great ‘90s soundtracks? Batman Forever (it introduced me to The Damned), Clerks, Mallrats, and Rushmore. The Crow has a special place in my heart because I tried to use “The Badge” and “After The Flesh” in a production of “Hamlet” I was in during my senior year of high school.
There 90's were so good for soundtracks. Singles, Empire Records, The Crow, Judgment Night, etc etc.
What ever happened to Rory Cochrane?? It's time for a Cochraneissance
I got 1 word. Repo Man