Napoleon Dynamite [Soundtrack]

by Napoleon Dynamite / O.S.T. (Aniv)

Overview

Napoleon Dynamite's soundtrack works on the same mix of awkward and sweet that typifies the film. It's sprinkled liberally with soundbites of Napoleon himself (Jon Heder) and those in his life, such as quotable comebacks like "Yeah right, who's the only one who knows the illegal ninja moves from the government?," or Kip's (Aaron Ruell) declaration of his plans to become a cagefighter. Napoleon Dynamite also takes a page from the Rushmore soundtrack by sequencing composer John Swihart's suitably quirky score amidst the handful of indie pop and 1980s faves that anchor the set. Rogue Wave fans will note a live version of the Out of the Shadow standout "Every Moment," and Figurine's "New Mate" is a gem from the trio's 1999 revivalist synth pop album Transportation + Communication = Love. Though the music here is united by a certain offbeat quality, relationships -- family, friends, love, self -- are the real focus. It gives listeners the range, from the swagger of Bow Wow Wow's "I Want Candy" to the crackling soul-jazz and bootstraps message of Money Mark's "Sometimes You Gotta Make It Alone." There's also a touchingly heartfelt cover of Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time," and less often heard '80s standouts from Yaz ("Only You") and Alphaville ("Forever Young"). With its movie quotes, endearing score (including Swihart's version of "The A-Team Theme"), and well-chosen musical cues, Napoleon Dynamite is a comprehensive keepsake of a film likely destined for cult favorite status. ~ Johnny Loftus

Product Details

Release Date:	06/14/2024
Label:	Lakeshore Records
UPC:	0780163654424

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Fiction Company   Primary Artist,Primary Artist
Sparklemotion   Primary Artist
Rogue Wave   Primary Artist
Los Panchos   Primary Artist
When in Rome   Primary Artist
Jamiroquai   Primary Artist
John Swihart   Primary Artist
Bow Wow Wow   Primary Artist
Money Mark   Primary Artist
Yazoo   Primary Artist
Alphaville   Primary Artist
El Trio Los Panchos   Primary Artist
Figurine   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

John Swihart   Composer
Brian McNelis   Executive Producer
Gerald Goldstein   Composer
Jimmy Bennett   Mixing,Engineer
Wallis Buchanan   Composer
Toby Smith   Composer
Becca Leitman   Art Direction
Bernhard Lloyd   Composer
Frank Mertens   Composer
Cole Gerst   Layout Design
Clarence E. "Pete" Carpenter   Composer
Clive Farrington   Composer
Eric Craig   A&R
Simon Katz   Composer
Bob Feldman   Composer
Cyndi Lauper   Composer
Jason Kay   Composer
Jon Heintz   Mastering
Derrick McKenzie   Composer
Rob Hyman   Composer
Mark "Money Mark" Ramos-Nishita   Composer
Skip Williamson   Executive Producer
Mike Post   Composer
Zach Rogue   Composer
Agustin Lara   Composer
Sola Akingbola   Composer
Bert Berns   Composer
Figurine   Composer
Vince Clarke   Composer
Marian Gold   Composer
Richard Gottehrer   Composer