MUSIC

	WALK THE LINE
	Artist: Joaquin Phoenix & Reese Witherspoon Rating: 3/5   Technical: 2005, 1 disc Details: Obviously this does not touch on the brilliance of the original performances by Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, but both actors do a pretty good job. Joaquin Phoenix is particularly affecting, delivering a gravel-voiced version of Cry, Cry, Cry that is a real thrill to Cash fans and newcomers alike.
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	HOTEL RWANDA
	Artist: Various Rating: 4/5   Technical: 2002, 1 disc Details: A real mix of styles, this soundtrack features contributions from both African and Western artists, including Afro Celt Sound System, Bernard Kabanda, and even Wyclef Jean. There are also solid sections of score that help to mould the album into a beautiful, haunting reminder of the film.
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	THE VILLAGE
	Artist: James Newton Howard Rating: 4/5   Technical: 2004, 1 disc Details: A beautiful soundtrack full of themes of love, hope, sorrow and fear that engage your emotions at the outset. This music compliments the movie wonderfully but also stands as powerful work on its own. Highly recommended.
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	LADDER 49
	Artist: Various Artists Rating: 5/5   Technical: 2004, 1 disc Details: The nature of the film has inspired a song-based soundtrack that evokes introspection and differences of generation and ethnicity, all of it grounded in a rock solid working class ethos. Of special note is Robbie Robertson's beautifully emotional ballad Shine Your Light.
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	BROTHER BEAR
	Artist: Various Artists Rating: 4/5   Technical: 2003, 1 disc Details: Not much score but the songs are a great mix of the emotional and spirited songs you expect from a Disney movie. Including an excellent guest vocal from Tina Turner on Great Spirits.
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	SIGNS
	Artist: James Newton Howard Rating: 4/5   Technical: 2002, 1 disc Details: Eerie and atmospheric, with a first half of unsettling intensity, this collection still has room for evocative, emotive content. Currently being compared to some of the classic film scores, the Signs soundtrack showcases a master talent.
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	QUILLS
	Artist: Stephen Warbeck Rating: 4/5   Technical: 2002, 1 disc Details: A classical collection of moody, haunting and mysterious pieces from the original score. It is very well done, but be warned: if you're looking for Mary Poppins style tracks, steer clear. This is Quills at its broody best.
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	GLADIATOR: MORE MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE
	Artist: Hans Zimmer & Lisa Gerrard Rating: 4/5   Technical: 2001, 1 disc Details: A handful of tracks that were strangely absent from the first CD form the strong foundation for this second compilation. However, a couple experimental cuts & a terrible disco mix lessen the overall effect.
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	THE YARDS
	Artist: Howard Shore Rating: 4/5   Technical: 2000, 1 disc Details: A wholly orchestral score, this is moody and dark; an atmospheric collection that will stand on its own quite well.
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	GLADIATOR
	Artist: Hans Zimmer & Lisa Gerrard Rating: 5/5   Technical: 2001, 1 disc Details: Passionate, epic & sweeping pieces from Zimmer call to mind the ferocious battle scenes, while Gerrard handles the haunting, exotic melodies such as Sorrow and Elysium. Powerful, evocative stuff.
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	8MM
	Artist: Mychael Danna Rating: 4/5   Technical: 1999, 1 disc Details: Mostly comprised of haunting music taken straight from the movie, with a couple of bhangra tracks thrown in.
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	CLAY PIGEONS
	Artist: Various Rating: 4½/5   Technical: 1998, 1 disc Details: A solid collection of alt country acts and C&W standards. Highlights are Ballad Of Lester Long, Timebomb and Another Perfect Catastrophe. Also featuring Lyle Lovett & Pat Boone.
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	RETURN TO PARADISE
	Artist: Mark Manchina Rating: 4½/5   Technical: 1998, 1 disc Details: Comprised only of score music, this is a powerful, dramatic reflection of the movie.
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	U-TURN
	Artist: Ennio Morricone Rating: 3½/5   Technical: 1997, 1 disc Details: The second half contains the score, while the first ten tracks are a collection of country classics, including cuts by Peggy Lee, Johnny Cash, Ricky Nelson & Patsy Cline.
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	INVENTING THE ABBOTTS
	Artist: Various Rating: 3/5   Technical: 1997, 1 disc Details: A fairly even mix of score and featured songs.
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	TO DIE FOR
	Artist: Danny Elfman Rating: 3/5   Technical: 1995, 1 disc Details: Music mainly by Elfman, the man behind every Tim Burton score in existence. Song highlights include Season Of The Witch and Sweet Home Alabama.
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