Heavy Metal

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All Music Guide - Bret Adams
The title Heavy Metal is somewhat misleading. Sure, this terrific soundtrack from the 1981 animated cult favorite features heavy metal and hard rock numbers. But the title refers to National Lampoon's sci-fi/fantasy magazine on which the film is based. Musically, Heavy Metal offers more than the title suggests, and the songs fit perfectly with their respective film segments. Heavy Metal was originally a double album, but at 62 minutes it fits just fine on one CD. Sixteen songs are contributed by Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult, Cheap Trick, Devo, Donald Fagen, Don Felder, Grand Funk Railroad, Sammy Hagar, Journey, Nazareth, Stevie Nicks, Riggs, and Trust; Cheap Trick, ...
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - Bret Adams
The title Heavy Metal is somewhat misleading. Sure, this terrific soundtrack from the 1981 animated cult favorite features heavy metal and hard rock numbers. But the title refers to National Lampoon's sci-fi/fantasy magazine on which the film is based. Musically, Heavy Metal offers more than the title suggests, and the songs fit perfectly with their respective film segments. Heavy Metal was originally a double album, but at 62 minutes it fits just fine on one CD. Sixteen songs are contributed by Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult, Cheap Trick, Devo, Donald Fagen, Don Felder, Grand Funk Railroad, Sammy Hagar, Journey, Nazareth, Stevie Nicks, Riggs, and Trust; Cheap Trick, Felder, and Riggs each provide two. Most songs are exclusive to this soundtrack. The best-known song here is Journey's ballad "Open Arms." Blue Oyster Cult's darkly menacing "Veteran of the Psychic Wars" is a haunting gem. Devo's quirky, new wave interpretation of the Allen Toussaint-penned "Working in the Coal Mine" was a minor hit. Black Sabbath's blistering "The Mob Rules" is a fine example of the underrated Ronnie James Dio era. Felder's "Heavy Metal Takin' a Ride" and "All of You" are well-crafted, and they make a good argument that he was the Eagles' secret musical weapon. Fagen's "True Companion" is a delightful jazz-rock song that would have fit nicely on a Steely Dan album. The odd thing is this five-minute tune is practically an instrumental; Fagen doesn't start singing until 3½ minutes in. Nazareth's "Crazy A Suitable Case for Treatment" has a hypnotic rhythm. Stevie Nicks' "Blue Lamp" is clean, upbeat pop/rock. Cheap Trick's "Reach Out" and "I Must Be Dreamin'" rely more on synthesizers than power-pop guitars. Riggs' "Radar Rider" is basic, catchy hard rock.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 3/14/1995
  • Label: Elektra / Wea
  • UPC: 075596069120
  • Catalog Number: 60691
  • Sales rank: 1,165

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 Heavy Metal (3:50)
  2. 2 Heartbeat (4:20)
  3. 3 Working in the Coal Mine (2:48)
  4. 4 Veteran of the Psychic Wars (4:48)
  5. 5 Reach Out (3:35)
  6. 6 Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride) (5:00)
  7. 7 True Companion (5:02)
  8. 8 Crazy (A Suitable Case for Treatment) - Nazareth (3:24)
  9. 9 Radar Rider (2:40)
  10. 10 Open Arms - Journey (3:20)
  11. 11 Queen Bee (3:11)
  12. 12 I Must Be Dreamin' (5:37)
  13. 13 The Mob Rules (2:43)
  14. 14 All of You (4:18)
  15. 15 Prefabricated (2:59)
  16. 16 Blue Lamp (3:48)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Black Sabbath Track Performer
Blue Öyster Cult Track Performer
Cheap Trick Track Performer
Devo Track Performer
Donald Fagen Vocals, Track Performer
Grand Funk Railroad Track Performer
Sammy Hagar Vocals, Track Performer
Journey Track Performer
Nazareth Track Performer
Stevie Nicks Vocals, Track Performer
Don Felder Vocals, Track Performer
Riggs Vocals, Track Performer
Trust Track Performer
Technical Credits
Elmer Bernstein Composer
Black Sabbath Contributor
Blue Öyster Cult Contributor
Cheap Trick Contributor
Devo Contributor
Lee Dorsey Composer
Grand Funk Railroad Contributor
Journey Contributor
Nazareth Contributor
Trust Contributor
Irving Azoff Executive Producer
K.K. Downing Composer
Rob Halford Composer
Glenn Tipton Composer
Allen Toussaint Composer
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Heavy metal, classic rock must!

    This is the third copy I've had. I love this compilation. A great group of artists.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

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    This is one of my favorite soundtracks in history. I saw the movie movie and was relieved. I HATE REAL HEAVY METAL. Especially when the singer screams constantly and screams about how death and suicide is so cool when I'm not that stupid. I hate Slipkot, Korn, and others. I like the classic rock music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. I love Sammy Hagar, Riggs, Devo, Blue Oyster Cult, Cheap Trick, Stevie Nicks,Don Felder, Journey, and Grand Funk Railroad.I think if I was making this film, I would reject Black Sabbath's "The Mob Rules" and replace it with AC/DC's "Shoot To Thrill" on the scene in the last story "Taarna" where the barbarians attacked the village. I would also use the songs in certain scenes in the movie. I also wish they would make the beautifully composed score from the amazing Elmer Bernstein on CD or release a Special Edition of both soundtrack and score album. I really love Stevie Nicks' "Blue Lamp" which is my all time favorite song on this disc. I also think they should enhance the sound in the songs because "Heartbeat" by Riggs isn't that loud and that is my second favorite song in the CD. And my third favorite song is "Reach Out" by Chaep Trick. I think this is their biggest hit in my opinion. Buy this CD!

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    Posted June 22, 2010

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