Rushmore (Vinyl)

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*** Résumé en anglais seulement *** The RUSHMORE soundtrack is a rarity, an album that both perfectly complements the movie and is strong enough musically to stand on its own. Writer/director Wes Anderson and music supervisor Randall Poster have musically conveyed the film's feelings of teenage angst with a remarkable fluidity that makes the soundtrack an enjoyable listen from start to finish. Comprised of largely '60s garage pop songs, the album never approaches the obvious or trite. The Creation's Making Time is the hit that should have happened, but never did (rumor has it that even Pete Townshend belonged to the Creation fan club). While many are familiar with the repertoire of Cat Stevens, his early track Here Comes My Baby remains refreshing (unless you've overplayed Yo La Tengo's version from FAKEBOOK). The Who's guitar romp, A Quick One While He's Away fits right in with the other British Invasion tunes, but again, remains an outsider compared to the group's standards. Poster and Anderson have tapped into a familiar pop sound, and produced new songs to embrace. Tracks from the above plus the Kinks, Zoot Sims, Yves Montand, John Lennon, and the Faces are glued together by the zany synth and orchestral interludes provided by soundtrack (and once Devo) genius, Mark Mothersbaugh. RUSHMORE is one of the few soundtracks that will retain its appeal. Like the movie, the accompanying record is bound to become a classic.