I was extremely excited to get my copy of the New Moon Soundtrack, yes it was a gift but it's a gift I would gladly return. I can't begin to explain my utter disappointment on how much I DISLIKE this sound track. Now if I had insomnia it would be perfect because it will cause you to fall asleep even while walking. Someone on Twitter asked if all the songs sound alike and YES THEY DO! The upbeat tempo songs have a very distinct sound and the slower tempos are so slow I would think I was sleep walking.
I'm praying that when I finally watch New Moon these songs will fit, they had to be chosen to fit certain scenes, right? I've even heard a few say they like this sound track better than Twilight's sorry but at least with the Twilight Soundtrack you had a mix, New Moon is such a one trick pony I just get pissed.
Trust me I've tried to listen to the sound track on many occasions, while going to work, at works where music is the only way I make it through the day, at home while pretending to cook. And I'm still bored.
I think who ever put this soundtrack together missed out when they passed up 100Monkeys. They have a great eclectic sound that would have vastly IMPROVED this monstrosity of a CD.
Whew...and here I didn't think I had much to say.
Please remember SOMBER does not mean BORING! Somber can be good.
DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE — MEET ME ON THE EQUINOX (((BORING)))
When I first heard Death Cab was on the soundtrack I was instantly disappointed and when I finally heard Meet Me on the Equinox, was not surprised how much I disliked the song. And it didn’t help my local station played it when my alarm went off at 5:30 am did not make me a happy blogger.
BAND OF SKULLS — FRIENDS (((ROCK)))
Hands down best song on the soundtrack, I don’t know what the band looks like but in my imaginary video the guys are slightly geeky with tatts and piercings drinking whiskey shots at the local bar. The ‘Beautiful’ friends aren’t your usual beautiful people but oddly beautiful. And the lead singer will be wearing skinny pants and look like he needs to be fed! And the girl of his dreams will be some girl under 100lbs., who sports a lip ring and platinum blond hair.
THOM YORKE — HEARING DAMAGE (((BORING)))
So….this song is 5 minutes of time I’ll never get back. The somber voice with the electronic beats drove me up effing wall. NEXT!
LYKKE LI — POSSIBILITY (((BORING)))
Is it possible to die from boredom? After listening to this song I’m starting to believe it’s a possibility.
THE KILLERS — A WHITE DEMON LOVE SONG (((Sad)))
I love the Killers and was excited when I heard they were on the soundtrack but I this song is just plain blah. I don’t know if I like it (sorry NO LOVE!) but I don’t hate it.
ANYA MARINA — SATELLITE HEART (((Not Sure)))
This song had promise but in the end I was bored. I stopped listening to the words so I made no connection.
MUSE — I BELONG TO YOU (NEW MOON REMIX) ((((ROCK))))
I like this version of I Belong to You, I get very irritated with the original version. Either way Muse rocks my socks off as usual.
BON IVER & ST. VINCENT — ROSYLN (((BORING)))
This song is simply boring. Why hurt myself putting this on repeat. ((((NEXT)))
BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB — DONE ALL WRONG (((Not Sure)))
This song made me want to strap on some chaps and sit in a saloon and drink whiskey. Part of me like but again boredom sets in.
HURRICANE BELLS — MONSTERS (((ROCKS)))
LOVE this song too, almost as much as Friends. I love to sing it off key on repeat for hours at a time.
SEA WOLF — THE VIOLET HOUR (((Not Sure)))
I like this song but not in love with it, the beat is nice, great voice and pretty catchy. Okay I LIKE IT!!! YAH!!!
OK GO — SHOOTING THE MOON (((NOPE.COM)))
Yeah this is the song that literally gives me a headache. Too much going on. (((NEXT)))
GRIZZLY BEAR — SLOW LIFE ((((BORING)))
Another song where time stopped and it wasn’t because Rob Pattinson walked into the room. This is just another form of torture.
EDITORS — NO SOUND BUT THE WIND (((BORING)))
Sigh….why? There is nothing worst than an irritably boring song.
“Help me carry the light…” Dude I will help you keep your trap shut! (((NEXT)))
ALEXANDRE DESPLAT — NEW MOON (THE MEADOW) (((Not Sure)))
I crave a glass of wine when I listen to this so that’s NOT too bad. Just not my cup of tea but yet still soothing.
Please tell me your thoughts!
