Soundtrack / Never Been Kissed – CD

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Author: David Newman

Format: Import

Release Date: 06-04-1999

Details: Amazon.ca This odds ‘n’ ends mix of ’60s, ’70s, and ’90s pop clashes like an all-plaid tuxedo, so those with a stereo pre-programming function–or better yet, a remote–would be wise to rearrange this album’s songs in a less jarring manner. Unlike many teen flick soundtracks, Never Been Kissed tries hard to follow the film script’s championing of the underdog: There are no Everclears, no Alanises, just primarily a warm, risk-free blend of mostly lesser-known pop acts (Semisonic, Remy Zero, Sonichrome) who sound vaguely reminiscent of other, bigger-name pop acts. The rub is that the string of modern bubblegum numbers segues into a sprinkling of old faves like John and Yoko’s « Watching the Wheels » and the Beach Boys’ « Don’t Worry Baby, » both of which are hideously out of place next to the ethnic rap stylings of Ozomatli and no-brainer jubilance of teen idol Jeremy Jordan. The final insult is the inclusion of The Smiths’ tender « Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want, » a ballad that strongly identified the mood of ’80s high-school movies (it originally appeared on the Pretty in Pink soundtrack) but has no meaning in this cootchy-coo context. –Kristy Ojala

UPC: 724349850521

EAN: 0724349850521

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition:New