The Lost Boys

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:41:14
Personnel: Lou Gramm (vocals). Audio Remixers: Chris Thomas ; Bob Clearmountain. Unknown Contributor Roles: Tim Cappelio; Echo & the Bunnymen; Eddie & The Tide; Gerard McMann; BA Robertson ; INXS; Jimmy Barnes; Lou Gramm; Mummy Calls; Richie Zito; Roger Daltrey; Thomas Newman. 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
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)