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Summary: Great jazz!
Comment: This CD would be great even if it wasn't the soundtrack to a wonderfully fun movie. The jazz is light enough to be enjoyed by most.
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Summary: Hits the spot every time
Comment: Movie soundtracks tend to be in one of two categories: the made-for-movie kind and the collection-of-tunes-that-fit-the-movie-and-mood kind. This soundtrack has a little of both. John Lurie, who can be heard in movies like Manny & Lo, African Swim, and Fishing With John, provides the made-for-movie part, an upbeat, tambourine-shaking bunch of tunes with squeaky saxes and funky bass lines. The true funk, however, comes from Medeski, Martin, & Wood's "Chubb Sub" a strong bass/drum/organ jam that'll knock you off your feat (or onto your feat if you were sitting down.) The flow of this album may be one of its greatest features. "Green Onions" might go back to the early sixties, and "Panacea" might have been recorded yesterday, but there is still a unique continuity that this music maintains. It's a groovy jazz, blues mix that has a funky result that you can really tap your foot to. The soundtrack is not flawless, though. Its 17 tracks might be deceiving as it only runs about one hour. That means some tracks are just over 1 minute long . . . but I guess that comes with the made-for-movie part. The song "Stink" also appears twice. The short version is really just the long version with a fadeout. Also, the Morphine track "I Had My Chance" isn't a bad song by itself, but what is it doing on this album? It's the only track that has a singing. And since it's slower than the rest, and even a different style, it tends to stand out. And if my memory's correct it's heard for exactly 2.4 seconds during the film . . . but that's true with all of them I guess.
Despite some minor glitches, the soundtrack really works. Its got a lot of class and really fits the movie. Also, it doesn't have any silly talking or sound clips from the film (if you want conversations watch the movie, if you want music buy the soundtrack.) Aside from the ones mentioned above, other tunes that stand out are "Nose Punch" and "Chili at Airport (part II)".
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Summary: Better if you don't quite remember the movie...
Comment: It's hard to believe that this movie came out in 1995. It's also hard to believe that I've only lsitened to this soundtrack once since I bought it back then. This explains the low rating -- it seemed too easy to put away. Perhaps this is a function of my being unable to separate the film from the soundtrack Both were quite good, but the album is better enjoyed on its own, if you ask me. However, I recently purchased the new album by "Action Figure Party" and they sounded similar enough to make me listen to Get Shorty again. I can cay that if you like either one, you should own both.
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Summary: A Cool CD.
Comment: The music in this CD is sooooo cool. It will make you wanna go cruisin' at night or go out with friends in cool threads. Although this CD is certainly not for everyday use (due to its "unique" (for a lack of a better term) sound), it is certainly one for keeps.
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Summary: very good
Comment: if you buy this cd you will be very happy.very good music with all the impressive melodies and musicians.I am looking forward to have more cd's of the group,I recommand you buying it!
