Christopher Williams - Lost Highway (1997 Film)

Spooky and cool--those two words pretty much sum up this soundtrack for David Lynch's stranger-than-usual movie. It's a mix of hard-edged techno-industrial, slightly spooky jazz, and orchestral compositions from Angelo Badalamenti. David Bowie's "I'm Deranged" is a major highlight, proving once again that he is the coolest man on the planet. Badalamenti's instrumental tracks are reminiscent of Elliot Goldenthal's Interview with the Vampire soundtrack, although "Dub Driving" sounds like an accompaniment to Sam Spade. Sandwiched between a pair of tense city-thriller tracks by Barry Adamson, Lou Reed's rendition of "This Magic Moment" acquires its own disturbing dimension, but the most entertaining track on this CD is, without a doubt, Marilyn Manson's rendition of "I Put a Spell on You." It's not exactly party music, but it's loaded with atmosphere. --Genevieve Williams Amazon.com

Dissapointment is imminent.

I really like a few select songs from this album, including Haunting and Heartbreaking by Badalamenti followed with Eye by The Smashing Pumpkins, The Perfect Drug by NIN, I Put a Spell on You by Manson, and the opening and closing by Trent Reznor. But, I'll tell you that the reason I bought this CD is because of the beautiful Song to the Siren remade by This Mortal Coil. I am flabergasted by the fact that Reznor left it out when he was putting these tracks together. Granted, I suppose it doesn't fit in as well but it is the only, neverwas, highlight of the film's songs. This actually makes me a little upset, knowing that David Lynch handpicked Siren himself. December 2, 2008

Killer Driving music K___Y___F___L

Killer Driving music, AKA Mr.Trent Reznor cast his spell on us all. This Soundtrack is a crazy Trip!! When your driving on a long road ,this music becomes your own soundtrack . So feel free to drive fast when playing this CD . Steve,s wife love this . And i love her. Thanks November 6, 2008

Many weak links

This could have been something really special. Instead Reznor gets to highlight a few great tracks (starting with the relatively too-strong several tracks) but fades into irrelevance before and throughout its second half. Sadly Badalamenti's showbiz-jazz, which makes up the majority of his entries, just don't stand up to repeated listens like we expect from his deeper textures. In the end, as if to blatantly wake listeners up from stupor, another NIN track which could have been a Downward Spiral outtake and the Bowie reprise remind us to forget a majority of mediocrity. September 24, 2008

Atmospheric Music from David Lynch

Eclectic, edgy collection from the noirish film Lost Highway. Fun to listen to while writing or when you need to be energized. Picture scenes in your mind from the movie as you listen. September 10, 2008

Best track is missing...

I, like most other people who bought this sondtrack, was looking for a very specific song (the one playing during the "love" scene at the beach) but the track is not included. Unless you really like the rest of the soundtrack, then I wouldn't recommend it to other buyers. The song that you are probably looking for is "Song to the Siren" which has been covered by everyone from Robert Plant to The Chemical Brothers--but I believe the artist featured in the film is This Mortal Coil--you can save yourself the money and disappointment of purchasing the entire album and just buy that track. August 31, 2008

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