South of Heaven West of Hell [Soundtrack]

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Though Dwight Yoakam's debut as a Western film director won't threaten John Ford's legacy, the soundtrack provides a liberating opportunity. Freed from commercial expectation, he lets his creative impulses roam freely beyond the corral of country classicism, from the tone-poem sophistication of "Words" to the spiritual traditionalism of "The Last Surrender," from the Springsteenesque balladry of "Somewhere" to the extended Allmanesque fade of "No Future in Sight." Songwriting collaborators include ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons on the Texas twang of "The First Thing Smokin'" and Mick Jagger on the barroom weeper "What's Left of Me." Bekka Bramlett contributes vocal support, including an over-the-top duet on the rocked-out gospel of "Who at the Door Is Standing," while the between-song movie dialogue seems to provide more padding than atmosphere. --Don McLeese

Tracks:

Words
"Old Friend"
Who At The Door Is Standing (with Bekka Bramlett)
"Good Afternoon"
Tears For Two
"Ma'am"
The Darkest Hour
"When You Was Shot"
The First Thing Smokin'
"How Long Was It"
What's Left Of Me
"All Anybody Can Do"
Somewhere
"A Lotta Good People"
The Last Surrender
"Show Them Your Badge"
No Future In Sight
"Existence"
It Is Well With My Soul
Words (Instrumental)

Amazon.com

Though Dwight Yoakam's debut as a Western film director won't threaten John Ford's legacy, the soundtrack provides a liberating opportunity. Freed from commercial expectation, he lets his creative impulses roam freely beyond the corral of country classicism, from the tone-poem sophistication of "Words" to the spiritual traditionalism of "The Last Surrender," from the Springsteenesque balladry of "Somewhere" to the extended Allmanesque fade of "No Future in Sight." Songwriting collaborators include ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons on the Texas twang of "The First Thing Smokin'" and Mick Jagger on the barroom weeper "What's Left of Me." Bekka Bramlett contributes vocal support, including an over-the-top duet on the rocked-out gospel of "Who at the Door Is Standing," while the between-song movie dialogue seems to provide more padding than atmosphere. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

Movie Sound Track.......2007-04-04

I bought this album looking for something new/different/and off the wall to play on my radio show, and it has it. It's kinda fun to listen to and the songs are good. For the money it's worth adding to your Dwight Yoakum music library, and will give you 9 Dwight songs that to my knowledge aren't on anything else. Just wish one of them had been a rock-a-billy number....

The Mean Eyed Cat
Rock-A-Billy Review
KNON Radio 89.3
Dallas, Texas

Dwight's Bad Days.......2006-02-24

After suffering through the"most painful experience" of his life in completing this film, Dwight Yoakam also suffered horrible reviews for it. Maybe he tried to accomplish too much for his first directorial outing, in that he also wrote, scored, and starred in it, but really, it isn't that bad. I'm not a movie critic, I only know that this movie's story line and execution entertain me.(Other than the late Michael Jeter, who was a memorable actor, but at a certain decibel level, his voice makes me want to bite someone). Being a HUGE Dwight fan, I may be biased,but I think this movie's worth a look.

Awesome!.......2002-07-19

My husband and I think this is one of Dwight's best! Although we like everything he does, some songs are better than others. Shows another aspect of Dwight's talents; love the movie clips in between songs!

Not really a soundtrack, but...........2002-07-07

fine music.

First let me say that 'Words', selections which begin and end this CD, the end being a sort of jazzy rendention are the two best tracks on the CD. As I said in my review of the film, in addition to this 'companion' soundtrack, I would have loved to additionally own the 'actual' soundtrack. Some may have found it monotonous, while I myself found it mesmerizing. That soundtrack can be isolated on the DVD and one could record it on tape for their own listening pleasure, but I digress....

This companion soundtrack contains a variety of musical genres. I particularly enjoyed 'Who At The Door Is Standing' and 'What's Left Of Me' and you can't get any more diverse than that.

The between-track dialogue is enjoyment to me. Perhaps because it reminds me of the film, which is one of my favorites.

Anyone who loves Dwight Yoakam, his music, and his band will love the divergence and quality of this CD and will want to have it in their collection.

If you love Yoakam music...you're gonna LOVE this...........2002-06-15

.....but, you might want to skip the movie; it's a "yawner". {Although, Mr. Yoakam "Do look MIGHTY FINE" in all that western wear!:>}

The CD has a western flavor. A refreshing change from the usual Yoakam {not that we don't love that too!} The first cut, "Words" is quiet, reflective....and says alot with a few words, really. "Who At My Door Is Standing", "The Darkest Hour" and "It Is Well With MY Soul, are old gospel favorites done with heart and I enjoyed hearing them by Yoakam. "Somewhere" is my favorite on the CD because it's so western-melancholy-sweet. I relate to his "What's Left Of Me"..I enjoyed the tongue-in-cheek lyrics...{I really can't stand Jagger...so we'll give Dwight most of the credit for this one}. "Tears For Two" and "No Future In Sight" are the same "down-on-your-luck-but-with-a-sense-of-dry-humor" stuff we are used to from him....but with the same western flavor as the rest of the CD. As you can see, I'm not much of an expert when it comes to reviews....but if you enjoy Yoakam music....you REALLY need to add this one to your collection.

Heaven & Hell
Average customer rating:
Heaven & Hell
Cultjah Dreamz
Manufacturer: Sw-South West Label Group
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000075A1P
Release Date: 2002-10-15

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