Joel Schumacher's 1987 film The Lost Boys capitalized on a temporary lull in horror movies in the late '80s and created a heavily music-video-influenced vampire homage with enough campy humor, heavy metal costumes, and hunky stars to put a fresh spin on the genre. An amusing piece of eye candy spiked by a few creepy moments, the movie, in typical '80s style, relies heavily on the soundtrack to bolster its emotional core. The soundtrack, like the film, works great on the surface -- but don't go much deeper. A mix of covers and bombastic '80s pop originals, the songs work best when they concentrate on the horror factor. Echo & the Bunnymen turn in an excellent cover of the Doors' "People Are Strange" that has a bouncier, more melodic touch than the original. Jimmy Barnes and INXS' "Good Times" is an energetic rocker used to personify the party-hardy SoCal atmosphere of the film. The strongest song is the movie's theme, "Cry Little Sister," a goth-influenced midtempo ballad. Singer Gerald McMann's pained phrasing and creepy lyrics, and a chilling chorus sung by what sounds like disembodied children, exemplify the best parts of the movie and the soundtrack. ~ Theresa E. LaVeck
Excellent Excellent. I received exactly what I ordered in a timely manner. What more could you ask for?! Submitted by vlb2451 (Springfield, IL) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
i realy like the music on this cd The reason i bought this cd is because i have the movie and i realy liked the music so i bought the cd and i listen to it all the time. Submitted by Fancycakesncandies (Easton, MD, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
The Lost Boys soundtrack I own the movie on both DVD and VHS, and the soundtrack on CD. It's a wonderful movie and soundtrack. I believe the movie wouldn't be half of what it is without the music. Submitted by Cheree L. Dougherty (Leesburg, GA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
good old 80's horror soundtrack! The two songs "Cry Little Sister" and "people Are Strange" are enough to buy this album. What an atmosphere! What a sound! Good old 80's horror soundtrack at it's best. If you can find the soundtrack for this movie's cousin "Fright Night", then buy it cause it's just as good. "Lost In The Shadows" and "I Still Believe" are pure gems! Submitted by JEAN-RENÉ (Montréal, QC (Canada)) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
back in the day.... this movie and soundtrack was & still is the best. It brings back memories of the good old days when the boardwalk meant something a bit more... Submitted by jessicaanne (newark,de) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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$10.15 John Menzano picked up the bass as a matter of supply and demand. “My grandfather actually bought me a set of drums when I was 9 and I played those until I was 13. My brother’s garage band needed a bass player and my dad had a bass lying around the house, so I picked it up and started playing”. At 15 he received his first Fender bass. He would sit in the basement of his South Philadelphia row house and play along with records. He would attend concerts with his friends and dreamed of playing on a big stage. He doesn’t remember his first paid gig, but it was around age 17. By 19, he was playing 6 nights a week in the Atlantic City Casinos. Still not a big stage, but it was a step in ...
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i realy like the music on this cd
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