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Muppets
From Space Soundtrack
 
Ken
Plume (7-01-99) - In what marks a remarkable departure
from form that is daring, inventive, and a bit jarring (in a positive
way), this is the first Muppet film that relies on established songs as
opposed to character driven, penned-for-the-film tracks.
Relying
heavily on funk-based hits from artists such as Billy Preston, George
Clinton, The OJays, and The Commodores, the album really represents
the Muppets growing up and reclaiming the adult audience that had been
alienated by the Disney-fied Muppet Christmas Carol and Muppet Treasure
Island. The Muppets are playing themselves - in fine form I may add -
and the musical selections reflect the franchises new confidence.
The
only Muppet-sung song in the film is a cover of "Celebration"
which Gonzos alien brethren perform
And it actually is a more
raucous, energetic version than the original
And surprisingly, thats
possible. The only jarring cut on the album is its final, which is a remix
of Gonzos classic Muppet Movie song "Im Going To Go Back
There Someday." The backing music track is funkified, but Gonzos
vocal is still slow and lilting, which works perfectly in the original,
but seems too slow and out-of-sync with the new backing.
Despite
that one draw back, this is still a fine album for both funk and Muppet
fans
Who knows, there may be some crossover.
You
can order
this new soundtrack today from Muppet Central.
1.
Shining Star - The Dust Brothers featuring Jeymes
2. Flashlight (Spaceflight) - George Clinton with Pepe
3. Brick House - The Commodores
4. Getaway - The Getaway People
5. Dazz - G Love & Special Sauce
6. It's Your Thing - The Isley Brothers
7. Survival - The O'Jays
8. Get Up Offa That Thing - James Brown
9. Celebration - The Alien Gonzos
10. Outa-Space - Billy Preston
11. I'm Going To Go Back There Someday - Gonzo
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