Amazon.co.uk Review: Music from the OC Mix 1 is strangely unique for a TV soundtrack compilation. Often, US teen dramas don't put a great deal of thought into the show's music, relying heavily on bland, melodramatic MOR (think Paula Cole and Dawson's Creek). However, a glance through the track listing reveals a host of acclaimed indie guitar bands from around the world. Goodtime retro acts such as Jet ("Move On") and the Dandy Warhols ("We Used to be Friends") in addition to more downbeat artists such as Turin Brakes ("Rain City"), South ("Paint the Silence") and the Doves ("Caught By the Rain") make for an eclectic mix of new music. Music from the OC Mix 1 serves well as the soundtrack to a hit show but more importantly, it's a great introduction to good bands who many may not have been discovered without it. --David Trueman
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - one good song
I bought this cd because I liked track number 10 "Dice" when I heard it played on the OC tv programme, though I can't say that I'll remember anything on this cd apart from "Dice" in ten years time.And I found that I got fed up listening to this cd after a few days - the music sounds old-fashioned (reminds me of the 1960s for some reason),the guitar music was awful on some tracks - no clear individual notes or chords (these dudes and dudettes aren't Mark Knopfler playing Sultans of Swing or Romeo ... Read More
Rating: - My FAVE Mix!
Out of all the mixes, this is still the first, and best, of them all! I think the cd works because of the flow between tracks, and the mix of downbeat and upbeat music. The other mixes, excluding 3 as its a chrismukkah mix, have been a lot more downbeat and the tracks tend to blend into one another. My fave tracks from this cd are Spoon- 'Thats the way we get by' (i think this would make an excellent tv theme tune) and South-'Paint the silence' (beautiful title, even better song!) Highly recommended ... Read More
Rating: - Unexpected from a teen series
This album is excellent. It took a few listens to grow on me but now I can highlight the standout tracks for recommendation; these are definitley: Dice Finley Quaye, extremley atmospheric and a great voice. Danady Warhols we used to be friends, very upbeat and catchy. South paint the silence, always reminds me of the episode when the house burnt down, and not to mention a very catchy song. All songs are listenable, the only ones I don't like are Jem just a ride and orange sky Alexi Murdoch. But ... Read More
Rating: - WOW.........
This sound track is totally amazing! If you are a massive fan of The O.C then when you listen to the music its wierd because you can relate to every single track and know which sceen its from because it suites that perticular sceen perfectly! I think everyone who owns this CD will have a single track that will completely enchants them because this sound track is fab! I recommend this CD to everyone (but specially to The O.C lovers!)
Rating: - Enjoy the ride
I tend to buy, and judge, compilation albums on what I can learn from them. If there are a few bands I've heard of, and the rest is new I'll see potential for introductions to new things. I bought this album as a guilty pleasure, not expecting too much.
It's provided ample opportunity to wander through previously uncharted territory, not just stopping at those on the album but similar bands. It is clear that the people who put this compilation together know exactly what they are doing. Read More
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