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The Music of Empire Records :: Where are these songs in the movie? :: Music and CD Reviews

We all know that we love the music from Empire Records. Are these songs jewels in the rough or examples of all-around good albums which should be loved as dearly as the movie itself? If you own any of the CDs which contain a song from Empire Records, please submit a CD review to gluing_quarters :: yahoo.com .

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the cruel sea: the honeymoon is over
The Honeymoon Is Over  :: The Cruel Sea
Reviewed by Susan Richards
Star Rating: 4

"The music itself is a mix of bluesy songs, rock songs (like “The Honeymoon Is Over”), and dreamy blues instrumentals. I really loved “Naked Flame,” which has low, gritty vocals and had an almost reggae backbeat."

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Fig Dish:  That's What Love Songs Often Do
That's What Love Songs Often Do  :: Fig Dish
Reviewed by Susan Richards
Star Rating: 3.5

". . .the sound is cohesive, the lyrics don't suck, and its listenability is high. Put on this CD when you need some good 90's background music or when you're driving. For the few bucks it would cost you, plus the coolness factor in having something that's now somewhat obscure (not to mention with cool cover art and titles like "Resistance is Futile" and "Quiet Storm King"), it's worth picking up."

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