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Stubbs the Zombie: The Soundtrack
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1. Ben Kweller ? Lollipop
2. The Raveonettes ? My Boyfriend?s Back
3. Death Cab For Cutie ? Earth Angel
4. Rose Hill Drive ? Shakin? All Over
5. Cake ? Strangers In The Night
6. The Walkmen ? There Goes My Baby
7. Rogue Wave ? Everyday
8. The Dandy Warhols ? All I Have To Do Is Dream
9. Oranger ? Mr. Sandman
10. The Flaming Lips ? If I Only Had A Brain
11. Clem Snide ? Tears On My Pillow
12. Milton Mapes ? Lonesome Town
13. Phantom Planet ? The Living Dead
Amazon.com
You don't have to be a gamer to enjoy the soundtrack to Stubbs the Zombie, but you do need a taste for irony, mixed with a moderate helping of kitsch. The concept is simple yet entertaining: hire a handful of very well-known "alternative bands," (The Flaming Lips, Death Cab, The Dandy Warhols) and have them rock to the oldies. Cake's "Strangers in the Night" is the best track hands down--you'll definitely want to spin this at your next cocktails-and-Halo-soiree--followed by the Ravonettes' "My Boyfriend's Back" (which also appears on Pretty in Black). But everyone does a fine job. These are songs that most people know like the back of their hands, so no big surprises--just a few giggles. Pop it into the disc player and enjoy... with or without brains. --Leah Weathersby
Album Description
Companion CD To The Video Game - Contains Exclusive Tracks Available Nowhere Else. Stubbs The Zombie: The Soundtrack contains specially commissioned covers of '50s-era songs heard in the game, performed by Cake, The Dandy Warhols, Death Cab For Cutie, The Flaming Lips, Ben Kweller, Phantom Planet, The Raveonettes and others.
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Stubbs the Zombie: The Soundtrack
- Audio CD: 0 pages (2005-10-18)
- Publisher: Shout Factory
- Label: Shout Factory
- Format: Soundtrack
- Studio: Shout Factory
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 16 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #27692
Avg. Customer Review:
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Great Companion to a Fun Game 2008-07-21
Comment: So, the CD itself is amazing. A couple of misses as far as tracks go ("Everyday" comes to mind, although "Shakin' All Over" and even "There Goes My Baby" have grown on me), but it's still a great cover album if you're looking to introduce yourself to some 50s/60s music (except for the last track, which I believe is an original work).
I loved watching my friend play the game, and the music actually fits well with it. I, for one, am glad that the soundtrack was released separately!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: i want to be a zombie 2007-05-10
Comment: Wow, it's amazing what you'll find in clearance bins at record stores. I was browsing cds yesterday and came across this soundtrack. I'm a fan of oldies and when I saw the titles that were being covered, by the bands that were covering them, I knew I had to pick this up. This is easily one of the best cover albums I've heard. My favorite tracks are Lollipop, My Boyfriend's Back, Mr. Sandman, and Tears on My Pillow. I've never even heard of the video game but now I want to play it! Buy this if you're a fan of classic 50's & 60's or indie rock. Plus, you know this has to be good if it's put out by SHOUT factory. They released my beloved Freaks & Geeks dvd boxed set :)
0 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Stubbs The Zombie: The Soundtrack 2007-02-11
Comment: Half of the songs were worthless, could not be listened to again.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Rockin 2006-11-17
Comment: Except for the inane Flaming Lips song, this album is great. Rose Hill Drive's version of Johnny Kidd and the Pirates' "Shakin' All Over" is the hardest rocker on there, a definite departure from the original. "Mr Sandman" is a must-hear, also harder than the original but totally groovy. The Cake song is also awesome as is the Walkmen cover. You will not regret getting this disc.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Not too Shabby. 2006-07-31
Comment: This album is easily recommendable to anyone who either enjoys covers or indie rock. If you see one band you enjoy on the track list, there's a good probabability you will enjoy the entire album. It is a good break from the norm. Maybe not for everyone, but it is worth a shot. Very cool.
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