Cougar Cry
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By: Wesley Pennell
ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK: SCREAM 3
For some reason, soundtracks that are loaded with talented bands nearly always turn out to be a
big disappointment. Unfortunately, this one is no exception. Like Spawn - The Album and End of Days,
Scream 3 [Original Soundtrack] features an all-star lineup of talented bands, such as Godsmack, Coal
Chamber, Sevendust, Powerman 5000, and Creed, as well as promising newcomers, such as Slipknot,
Static-X, Full Devil Jacket, and Ear 2000. However, this also means that it is cluttered with subpar mate
rial, B-sides, rarities, leftovers, and other songs that just don’t measure up to those found on the albums
of the individual artists. “What If,” which is quite simply Creed’s worst song starts the album off on the
wrong foot, and it never really gets back on track. Song after song, I found myself waiting for it to
“rock,” and it never really does. Some of the tracks, like those from Ear 2000 and Static-X are simply
awful. While others, such as those from Godsmack and Powerman 5000, and “Is This The End,” which is another contribution
from Creed are just “ok.” The fact is, nearly every band who contributed a song to this album could’ve done much better. It’s a
shame, really, because with the right material, this one could have been a bona fide classic. As it stands, it will probably go down
as one of the most disappointing albums of its kind this year. However, as is the case with most similar soundtracks, a few strong
tracks prevent Scream 3... from being completely worthless. Sevendust, Slipknot, and one of 1999’s best new bands, Staind, turn
in very fine performances. But, with Sevendust being the most notable exception, even most of the better songs can be found on
that particular band’s last album. The bottom line here is that nothing on this album justifies spending $15 of your hard eamed or
easily eamed money. Unless you are a hardcore fan of Sevendust, or any other band who contributed a track to this album, this is
one to stay away from. After a very tedious, frustrating listen, I was forced to give it a very low “C.” The few strong tracks don’t
save the album as a whole, but they do prevent an even lower grade.
Overall rating C: Not essential for your music collection
TUB TOP 15 CD's
OY THE 1990'S
1: NIRVANA: NEVERMIND
2: METALLICA: METALLICA (THE “BLACK” ALBUM)
3: PEARL JAM: TEN
4: GARTH BROOKS: NO FENCES
5: SNOOP DOGGY DOGG: DOGGYSTYLE
6: GREEN DAY: DOOKIE
7: LIMP BIZKIT: SIGNIFICANT
OTHER
8: BUSH: SIXTEEN STONE
9: SHANIA TWAIN:THE WOMAN
IN ME
10: SMASHING PUMPKINS:
MELLON COLLIE & THE
INFINITE SADNESS
11: RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS: CALIFORNICATION
12: CREED: MY OWN PRISON
13: THIRD EYE BLIND: THIRD EYE BLIND
14: STONE TEMPLE PILOTS: CORE
15: FIREHOUSE: FIREHOUSE
COUGAR CRY'S TOP 12 CD's
OF THE MONTH:
1: 3 DOORS DOWN: THE BETTER LIFE
2: VARIOUS ARTISTS: 2000 GRAMMY NOMINEES: RAP
3: SMASHING PUMPKINS: MACHINA: THE MACHINES
OF GOD
4: CELINE DION: ALL THE WAY: A DECADE OF SONG
5: AC/DC: STIFF UPPER LIP
6: COUNTING CROWS: THIS DESERT LIFE
7: EIFFEL 65: EUROPOP
8: REBA MCENTIRE: SO GOOD TOGETHER
9: MOTLEY CRUE: LIVE: ENTERTAINMENT OR DEATH
10: VARIOUS ARTISTS: 2000 GRAMMY NOMINEES: POP
11: THIRD EYE BLIND: BLUE
12: FAITH HILL: BREATHE