High Fidelity

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Audio CD: Release Date 2000-03-28
Publisher: Hollywood Records
Artist: Various Artists
Format: Soundtrack
Sales Rank in Music: #36431

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Amazon.com's Best of 2000

Like a great mix tape, the soundtrack to High Fidelity feels like it was assembled by a true music fanatic. Interspersing selections from cult favorites both old (Love, the 13th Floor Elevators) and new (Smog, Stereolab), it provides a window into the mind of the film's main character, a record store owner who's better able to express his love for a rare 45 than for his longtime girlfriend. --Steven Stolder

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Nick Hornby's novel about a middle-aged, obsessive record-store owner and his struggle with growing up in an adult world indifferent to the finer points of soul music was a sharp commentary on life, love, and a decades-long affair with popular music. If any movie has to have a decent soundtrack it's this one. And it does. Perhaps a little light on soul (Stevie Wonder is a hip pick, but how about Arthur Alexander or even Otis Redding?), it specializes in cult and indie bands that should be familiar to many. The Velvet Underground, Love, the 13th Floor Elevators, and the Kinks honor the old school, while Royal Trux, Stereolab, and Smog represent the newest wave. Elvis Costello appears with a strong pick from an odd era (early '80s), and his greatest imitator, John Wesley Harding, is featured as well. This probably should have been a box set--you end up wanting more.--Rob O'Connor

Title Tracks for High Fidelity

1. You're Gonna Miss Me - 13th Floor Elevators
2. Everybody's Gonna Be Happy - The Kinks
3. I'm Wrong About Everything - John Wesley Harding
4. Oh! Sweet Nuthin' - The Velvet Underground
5. Always See Your Face - Love
6. Most Of The Time - Bob Dylan
7. Fallen For You - Shiela Nicholls
8. Dry The Rain - The Beta Band
9. Shipbuilding - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
10. Cold Blooded Old Times - Smog
11. Let's Get It On - Jack Black
12. Lo Boob Oscillator - Stereolab
13. Inside Game - Royal Trux
14. Who Loves The Sun - The Velvet Underground
15. I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever) - Stevie Wonder

Customer Reviews

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714 of 725 people found the following review helpful

Good Partial Soundtrack -- Here's the Full List, July 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: High Fidelity (Audio CD)

The official soundtrack is a good listen, but for those who are curious as to what was left off, below is the complete (I think) list of songs used and/or referenced in the movie.(from DVD credits, in order of appearance in film)1. "You're Gonna Miss Me", The Thirteenth Floor Elevators
2. "I Want Candy", Bow Wow Wow
3. "Crocodile Rock", Elton John
4. "Crimson and Clover", Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
5. "Seymour Stein", Belle & Sebastian
6. "Jacob's Ladder", Rush (not actually in the film -- Jack Black is "singing" part of guitar solo as he comes in to work late)
7. "Walking On Sunshine", K.C. and the Sunshine Band
8. "Baby Got Going", Liz Phair
9. "Little Did I Know", Brother JT 3
10. "I'm Wrong About Everything", John Wesley Harding
11. "I Can't Stand the Rain", Ann Peebles
12. "The River", Bruce Springsteen
13. "Baby, I Love Your Way", Lisa Bonet
14. "Jesus Doesn't Want Me For a Sunbeam", The...Read more

121 of 130 people found the following review helpful

Re: Stuff is missing, May 5, 2000

Mikey "soft in the head" (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: High Fidelity (Audio CD)

A number of reviewers have voiced concern over the song selection compared to the movie. The biggest reason that all the songs in the movie do not appear on the CD would probably have to do with licensing costs. So, choosing a selection of songs for the cd becomes quite like the process that John Cusack's character goes through when making a tape for someone. Define the audience: Moviegoers who enjoyed the movie and the music, but are not avid record collectors. Main song selection criteria: Balance the familiar names (Kinks, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello) with the less familiar (13th Floor Elevators, Smog, Royal Trux). Enter personal bias: Stevie Wonder vs. Otis Redding, 2 Velvet Underground songs, 3 Drag City Records (Chicago based recording label) related artists (Stereolab, Smog, Royal Trux). And of finally, of course, make sure that the whole thing flows to help keep you from reaching for the 'skip' button.

82 of 89 people found the following review helpful

The real, REAL full song list., May 19, 2005

A. Stumpf "sandpancakes" - See all my reviews

This review is from: High Fidelity (Audio CD)

This is a more extensive list than the one previously mentioned. It includes all songs in the movie, all songs mentioned, and all songs from heard and mentioned in the deleted scenes. Enjoy.

1. "You're Gonna Miss Me" - The Thirteenth Floor Elevators

2. "I Want Candy" - Bow Wow Wow

3. "Crocodile Rock" - Elton John

4. "Crimson And Clover" - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

5. "Seymour Stein" - Belle & Sebastian

6. "Jacob's Ladder" - Rush(guitar solo Barry is singing on entrance)

7. "Walking On Sunshine" - Katrina and the Waves

8. "Little Latin Lupe Lu" - Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels

9. "Baby Got Going" - Liz Phair

10. "Little Did I Know" - Brother JT 3

11. "I'm Wrong About Everything" - John Wesley Harding

12. "I Can't Stand The Rain" - Ann Peebles

13. "I Just Called To Say I Love You" - Stevie Wonder

14. "The River" - Bruce...Read more