Footloose (1984 Film)
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Free Music Review: Very good
Hit: 4 Stars
This is an awesome soundtrack! Anyone that likes any 80s music or 70s, get this!
Also.. does anyone know the name of the little song that plays when Ren and Ariel start making out by the car? There aren't any words, but I like the most of what I hear.
Free Music Review: Eh, It's Okay
Hit: 4 Stars
If you like listening to songs played in the background of movies, go for this one. I am more of the score type of soundtrack buyer. The CD in a whole was enjoyable for a car ride, but not much more than that. I am still satisfied with my purchase though.Free Music Review: Footloose
Hit: 4 Stars
I bought this CD for Footloose as I love the beat to dance and just plain move to. I plug it in when I'm on the treadmill. Great workout disk.Free Music Review: A novelty album that kids no longer have to live in fear of liking
Hit: 3 Stars
I haven't listened to this soundtrack in awhile, mostly because of the annoying trend that's surfacing amongst young people where it's suddenly "cool" to like everything stereotypically 80's. Footloose is now a novelty album. It's quite a shock to see 15-18 year-olds blaring the likes of A-Ha, Big Country, and this soundtrack on their i-Pods seriously getting into it. Even back in 1998 (about 15 years after Footloose was released) I made sure to keep my love of 80's synth pop and ballads well-hidden, specifically this CD, because Footloose was a thing a 17 year-old could be ostracized for liking. I sincerely loved this soundtrack, but even then I was aware of how cheesy it all was. But apparently, kids no longer have to live in fear of being found out as Footloose fans.
Like I said, I bought this album on CD in early '98, so I had it before it was re-released months later with a few extra songs. I'm very familiar with the bonus songs, and I should point out that only Foreigner's "Girl Like You" legitimately belongs on here as a bonus track. It fits in perfectly with the soft and beautiful pop feel of "Somebody's Eyes". However, John Mellencamp's "Hurts So Good" another story. Sure, it's has a hook, but not the kind I like. Much like all of Mellencamp's repertoire, it's a hickish song, and any guy who ever sings about "suckin' on a chili dog outside th' Tasty Freeze" should never be allowed to go anywhere near a writing utensil when the thought of making a song pops into his head. The lyrics of "Hurts So Good" are predictably mindless. As for Quiet Riot, they need to be banished to the ends of the earth. And finally, the 12" mix of "Dancing in the Sheets" is overkill. Not counting the bonus tracks, all the soundtrack's songs are enjoyable, except for the very boring ballad "Almost Paradise" and the very generic Rock song "Girl Gets Around" by Sammy Hagar (with such WTF lyrics like "She's got angels in her eyes"). If I had to pick my faves, I'd have to go with the power pop songs "I'm Free" and "Holding Out For A Hero", as well as the somber ballad-done-right "Somebody's Eyes".
Free Music Review: Couldn't rate this five stars...
Hit: 3 Stars
... due to some objectionable content, but the song "Almost Paradise" almost makes up for it. (Closet worship song anyone?) There are several other good track on the disk as well. Let's Hear it for the Boy" and the the title track are always perrenial favorites for '80's fans, (Where have you gone Kenny Loggins?) and "Holding out for a Hero" could be the prophectically written anthem of my disillusioned generation (X - for those of you wondering). But, and here is a strong caution to parents, you might want to burn an edited copy of this one before letting your younger set listen to it. With songs like, "Hurts So Good" and "This Girl Gets Around" present, the entire disc is most definitely not for little ears. But, if you like me, are an X-er in need of a bit of a nostalgia fix, or if you're just looking for some dynamite tunes for your next party, pick this one up.