Soundtrack Review: The Heartbreak Kid
The new Farrelly Brothers film, The Heartbreak Kid, is a remake of a 1972 film written by Neil Simon.
The new version stars Ben Stiller, and I find myself wishing, hoping, dreaming for a match of the brilliant 1998 film There’s Something About Mary. Although I haven’t had a chance to see the film, my high hopes have been dimmed by the initial reviews, which are not kind, to say the least.
However, this should not stop you from enjoying the soundtrack, which is now available on Rhapsody. Good films are harder to make than good soundtracks, and once again, the Farrelly brothers have put together a fine collection of tunes from across the spectrum of popular music.
The new track by The Flaming Lips titled “Tale of The Horny Frog” is worth the price of admission alone. It’s a catchy, quirky and humorous romp that follows the tragic adventures of a frog who faces all types of horror during a journey for love, only to find truth in the end.
The soundtrack also includes the airy, soft-rock tinged “She Makes Me Fall Down” by Buva. And although it’s undeniably saccharine-sweet, it’s still a lovely song no matter which way you slice it. The track features acoustic guitars, steel pedal, strings, and is completely devoid of testosterone.
The remainder of the album features previously released tracks, many of which are classics. Including “Put The Message In The Box” by World Party, “Painting By Chagall” by the Weepies, ”Gypsy Woman” by Brian Hyland and “Ashes To Ashes” and Suffragette City by David Bowie.
I’m still going to see the movie, but no matter how it turns out for me, I’m keeping the soundtrack.
Tracklisting:
1. The Flaming Lips: The Tale of the Horny Frog
2. Buva: She Makes Me Fall Down
3. World Party: Put the Message In the Box
4. John Alagia: Honey Come Home
5. David Bowie: Ashes to Ashes
6. The Weepies: Painting by Chagall
7. Brian Hyland: Gypsy Woman
8. Amy LaVere: Take Em or Leave Em
9. Buva: The First Cut is The Deepest
10. Julietta Venegas: Canciones de Amor
11. The Flaming Lips: Maybe I’m Not The One
12. Ozomatli: After Party
13. Matthew Sweet/Susanna Hoffs: Different Drum
14. David Bowie: Suffragette City