REVIEW: Soundtrack, Threesome
- Bob Gajarsky
Another film soundtrack has appeared on record shelves and on modern rock radio stations playlists. That soundtrack is Threesome, which like the movie it comes from is packed with sexual innuendo and flirtation.
The leadoff single and video from Threesome is a cover of the Staple Singers classic, "I'll Take You There". General Public does the remake, and it marks the reuniting (for the first time in 10 years) of original members Ranking Roger and Dave Wakeling. The reggae style which was present in General Public in the early 80's returns to help power the choruses and drive the song home to its listeners. The pseudo reggae pop also appears in Apache Indian's "Boom Shack A Lak", which sounds an awful lot like last year's U.K. smash, Shaggy's cover of "Oh Carolina".
The song that has been hyped all over the television commercial for Threesome is New Order's "Bizarre Love Triangle". The rare 7" release is included on the soundtrack. Other hard to find tracks include U2's cover of Patty Smith's "Dancing Barefoot", which first appeared as a b-side to "When Love Comes To Town" and Bryan Ferry's "Is Your Love Strong Enough".
Those who haven't heard the Teenage Fanclub cover of "Like A Virgin", originally released by the band three years ago, are in for a pleasant surprise. The group gives an almost grunge sound to Madonna's #1 hit, before Seattle was known for anything other than rain. The Beatlesesque "He's My Best Friend", by critical favorites Jellyfish, is also featured on the compilation.
In summary? A nice treat for "alternative" music fans. Threesome is not a must-buy (unless you're looking for the hard-to-find tracks on cd), but a reasonable collection.
Track listing: Tears For Fears - New Star; General Public- I'll Take You There; U2-Dancing Barefoot; Teenage Fanclub-Like A Virgin; Apache Indian-Boom Shack A Lak, Bryan Ferry-Is Your Love Strong Enough?; New Order - Bizarre Love Triangle; Duran Duran-Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me); Jellyfish-He's My Best Friend; Brad-Buttercup; Human Response-What Does Sex Mean To Me?; The The-That Was The Day
