Amazon.co.uk Review: In many ways, the soundtracks that director Quentin Tarantino commissions are as iconic as his films, and Kill Bill Volume 2is no different. The combination of dialogue snippets and songs reflect the atmosphere of cold-blooded revenge that's the central theme of the film. And, as expected from Tarantino's soundtracks, there's been some clever digging through the archives once again. Wisely, there are three tracks from legendary soundtrack composer Ennio Morricone, who made his reputation with his spacious Western epics, all of which add some heavy menace. And rockabilly has rarely sounded as threatening as the reverb-heavy Charlie Feathers' track "Can't Hardly Stand It". Perfectly complementing the dust-and-tumbleweeds on offer is "A Satisfied Mind", from Johnny Cash's acclaimed Rick Rubin-produced later years, weighing the soundtrack down with even more gravity. Kill Bill Volume 2 is rarely a jolly listening experience, but that's very much to its credit. Tarantino's previous soundtracks have often veered rather too close to the cartoonish, mixing levity with brutality; Kill Bill Volume 2 remains stone-cold throughout. --Robert Burrow
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Rating: - Beautifully flowing, yet perfectly varied
The songs on this album, unlike processed pop, show a variety that keeps the listener interested throughout. The tracks range from vocal dialogue, to instrumentals, and to both english and foreign singing. Even with such a range, the overall flow of the album is held together by the common mellow and meaningful feel. Of course by mellow I certainly don't mean dull, but rather that it's not really going to hype you up. What it will do is make you listen and listen intently. 'A Satisfied Mind' is a ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent... but something's missing
This is an excellent soundtrack, once again, Tarantino's work succeeds in delighting both the eyes and the ears. However, there's a piece of music (when the Bride is walking across the desert back to Budd's camper and she sees Elle and Budd from the top of the mountain) that isn't on the CD and I don't seem to be able to find it anywhere. Anyone know what it is?
Rating: - Tarantino - a man or a god?
In my mind, music can make a good film great, and perhaps this is the case with the Kill Bill films. Tarantino is a genius with his soundtracks and Kill Bill 2 is no exception.
Although the dialogue in the CD can become a little annoying when you're expecting great music, I would recommend this album to anyone who even vaguely enjoyed the film. I bought it on impulse and it was probably the best music purchase I made in the last six months.
Rating: - Fantastic
Unbelieveably, this is actually better than the first Kill Bill sound track. The mix of music is wonderful and gives you lots of ideas for future music purchases. A good CD for in the car, but also as background music when you've got friends round. It creates a great mood.
Rating: - Kill Bill 2 revenge is so sweet!!!
If you've got the 1st sountrack, you must get the 2nd, this album is as weird and wonderful as the 1st, It brings back memories of the film and makes it more enjoyable to listen to. The out-takes of the film are great and the songs are even better. Let the bride get her revenge!!!
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