Holes: A Review

I thoroughly enjoyed this CD, the Holes soundtrack, to the point at which I actually experienced severe physical pain because of its excellence. Okay, that may be an exaggeration, but its still a really great CD. The tracks of the aforementioned CD are as follows:



1. Dig It - Pretty good, as it has the qualities that most rap songs nowadays lack (a refrain, a good rhythym, English lyrics...)

2. Keepin' It Real - Not to bad, if you like Shaggy. I personally am annoyed by his voice when he sings, but I won't hold that against him in this song, because its good.

3. Mighty Fine Blues - This song is just plain good in all aspects.

4. Honey - It's a pretty good song, if you can handle the monotony of repetition. But I like it notwithstanding.

5. I'm Gonna Be a Wheel Someday - Does anyone know what that means? Oh well... not a bad song... so-so.

6. Just Like You - I must say, it's not anything I'd listen to; I almost prefer beating my head with a hammer and listening to the ringing that ensues... but its fitting for the part of the movie it represents, and I respect that.

7. Everybody Pass Me By - Includes what may quite possibly be the best guitar solo I have ever heard... in that style anyway. As of yet, I still cannot figure out what all of the lyrics are, which is frustrating, considering there are only about 15 words.

8. I Will Survive - I'm going to have to go against what everyone else says and say that I don't like this one so much... but only because... well, I don't know. It really isn't a bad song, though; I'm just particular in my tastes, I guess.

9. Shake 'Em On Down - A pretty good song, if I do say so myself... and I do.

10. Don't Give Up - An okay song

11. Happy Dayz - I haven't listened to this particular song in a while, and therefore don't remember it, but I bet it's good!

12. Let's Make a Better World - Genuine soul music! I liked its style.

13. If Only - Not bad, I guess.

14. Eyes Down - A good song, to say the least.

15. Down to the Valley - One of those songs lacking many lyrics, but nonetheless (I think that's all one word) a great song.

All in all, this is one heck of a CD. It's got that Western feel, but NOT country, has plenty of popular artists, as well as a few I've never heard of, and is fun for the whole family! Really; it's not even my CD, it's my Dad's. You'll never find another CD like it! ...Except maybe an unlicensed knock-off, or another copy of the CD, or... something... Enjoy it!

Our first soundtrack ever and we love it.

I bought this to entertain my two kids (under age 10), but I find myself putting it on when we're racing to get ready for school or when I'm faced with making dinner AGAIN or when I want to get the kids moving on the weekend. It's lively and fun! I'm not at all sure I would buy the individual artists' music, but the compilation of these songs is really outstanding.

Trippy

The film is outstanding; so is the CD. It's a mix of sounds, all savvy.