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.
The Crow soundtrack was a banger! Bands used to give soundtracks a premium single in hopes that it would put them on the map (or keep them there). What a time to be alive.
Man, he's great. Looks like he's popped up in some good stuff recently as a supporting character! Also he was apparently cutting CSI checks for most of the 00s. 😂
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.
Oh man, that Batman Forever soundtrack was a moment. Basically launched Seal's career if I remember correctly.
I would've gladly watched your mall goth Hamlet production. 😂
I’ll tell you all about it next time I see you!
There 90's were so good for soundtracks. Singles, Empire Records, The Crow, Judgment Night, etc etc.
The Crow soundtrack was a banger! Bands used to give soundtracks a premium single in hopes that it would put them on the map (or keep them there). What a time to be alive.
What ever happened to Rory Cochrane?? It's time for a Cochraneissance
Man, he's great. Looks like he's popped up in some good stuff recently as a supporting character! Also he was apparently cutting CSI checks for most of the 00s. 😂
get that bread, i guess
I got 1 word. Repo Man
Ah man, that soundtrack rips! Looks like it sold pretty well but not quite on the same level.