Director William Friedkin (THE EXORCIST, THE FRENCH CONNECTION) tapped Wang Chung, early '80s pop stars and video-darling duo, to provide the aural background for his underrated action thriller TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. Those expecting drab synth-pop might be delighted by Wang Chung's compositional acumen
Alongside Wang Chung chestnuts such as "Wait," the soundtrack features music written especially for the film. The title track, a gripping mixture of chugging synths, morose strings, and crisp drums, proved to be a hit single. The album's lengthy set pieces are taut exercises in melodramatic electronics and bombastic big beats, as Wang Chung mirror the Sturm und Drang of the film's antiheroes and tense chases (of both actors and autos) in the mixing board. This soundtrack is just as enjoyable independent of the film, marking it as a successful work of audiovisual art.
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It broke the mold.... ALL you Soundtrack Officiandos out there: this is a mold-breaker.You have to have this in your collection. Do you know that besides this being a fabulous mix of rock and "new age with a punch" that it was a very hard CD to find? BUT! It wasn't hard for CD Universe!
I have collected Soundtracks since I was a little kid. What you get is themed music but on a brand-new and hip level. This album is timeless and was a trendsetter when it was written. Submitted by a reviewer (Ventura, California) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Outstanding! Great.... a unique electronic and uplifitng sound mirroring the "dark side" of LA! Submitted by nationdial (Los Angeles) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 0 of 1 found this helpful.
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