Clockers [Explicit Lyrics] [Soundtrack]

1. People in Search of a Life - Marc Dorsey

2. Love Me Still - Chaka Khan

3. Silent Hero - Des'ree

4. Bird of Freedom - Seal

5. Returne of the Crooklyn Dodgers - The Crooklyn Dodgers

6. Bad Boy No Go a Jail - Mega Banton

7. Blast of the Iron

8. Reality Check - Buckshot LeFonque

9. Lilla Killa

10. Sex Soldier

11. Reality

12. Changes - Marc Dorsey

Tracks:

People In Search Of A Life - Marc Dorsey
Love Me Still - Chaka Khan
Silent Hero - Des'ree
Bird Of Freedom - Seal
Return Of The Crooklyn Dodgers - Crooklyn Dodgers '95
Bad Boy No Go A Jail - Mega Banton
Blast Of The Iron - Rebelz Of Authority
Reality Check - Buckshot Le Fonque
Illa Killa - Strictly Difficult
Sex Soldier - Rebelz Of Authority
Reality - Brooklynytes
Changes - Marc Dorsey

Customer Reviews:

Clockers Soundtrack .......2006-03-18

"Clockers" (1995) was a memorable movie, enhanced by some great music. The relatively short soundtrack consists of thirteen tracks; my personal favorite is Crookyln 95's classic "Return of The Crookyln Dodgers". On this joint the Crookyln 95 crew consisted of Jeru The Damaja, O.C., Chubb Rock, with DJ Premier lacing the cut with some of his finest production (The Original Crooklyn dodgers were- Buckshot, Special Ed & Masta Ace, With ATCQ producing). I love the way this track vibes, its timeless, and the MC's shine on it. Mark Dorsey's delivers a heartfelt track with the deep "People In Search Of A Life" and Chaka Khan delivers a strong romantic joint with "Love Me Still". Des'ree's "Silent Hero" flows through well, then Seal delivers a powerful cut with "Bird of Freedom". Reggae type joints from Mega Banton & Rebelz of Authority bring some variety to match some raw grimy cuts from Buckshot Le Fonque, Strictly Difficult, and the Brooklyntes. Marc Dorsey closes the soundtrack off with the smooth "Changes". A successful blend of Hip Hop, R & B and Reggae cuts make "Clockers" a soundtrack worth having in the collection.

Music from the inner cities that cries out........2001-02-09

As I've said in one of my Listmania lists, "Clockers", as a movie, grabbed hold of my heart when I saw it the first time. The hold was so powerful that I had to see it a second time within the same weekend. With the movie still fresh in my mind the following Monday, I went to a local music store and ordered the soundtrack.

This is the first soundtrack I've ever owned in my collection to have an explicit lyrics label on it. I think it's worth noting that the clean tracks on this CD come before most of the explicit ones. (to cushion the ride for sensitive listeners, perhaps?) Even after writing papers in college against censorship of the music industry, I still wince every now and then when I hear the F-word in these songs. This album is not for the faint of heart. No disrespect toward any artists is intended.

The profanities in the gangsta rap tracks notwithstanding, I agree with the reviewer who says that the soundtrack covers a wide variety of genres. The biggest reason I bought this one, if you want to know, was so that I could own "Love Me Still" by Chaka Khan (with Bruce Hornsby on piano).

Yet I will always remember this movie, and its songs, when I think of the things black people went through in the past, and in some ways, still have to go through today. I am white; whenever I hear "People In Search of a Life" by Marc Dorsey, I know what's coming next: a wave of sorrow that flows across all time periods, simply because black people have been treated like second-class citizens throughout history. It makes me wish I could do something to help.

Great varied soundtrack.......2000-12-14

Spike Lee has always made a big deal of music in his movies. Music in Lee's "joints" has always functioned as score. And that having been said, the "score" for "Clockers" is chosen excellently.

The soundtrack pools from all corners of black music. From the soulful desperation of Marc Dorsey's "People in Search of a Life," to the thug-core stylings of Strictly Difficult's "Illa Killa," lots of genres are represented here.

And the songs chosen certainly don't disappoint. Check the unexpectedly heavy bump of Seal's "Bird of Freedom," the acoustic and hopeful "Silent Hero," by Des'ree, and the DJ-Premier-engineered brilliance of "Return of the Crooklyn Dodgers '95," featuring Chubb Rock, O.C. and Jeru the Damaja.

And the list keeps on. Dancehaller Mega Banton growls his deepest all over the simple piano-and-bass riff of "Bad Boy No Go A Jail," and Chaka Khan contributes a completely beautiful ballad, "Love You Still," only to be crushed under the creepy "Blast of the Iron," by Rebelz of Authority.

There are a couple throwaway's here, though. The Rebelz' second contribution, "Sex Soldier," suffers from a boring loop and second-rate lyrics, and Marc Dorsey's second cut, "Changes," sounds like a bad Bobby Brown song (ugh).

But all in all, this is a moving soundtrack to a great film that is well worth your dollars.

the sharp edge of social dogma.......1999-10-25

The first three tracks are excellent and inspire compassion. Listen to the rest before you go into the danger zone. They are sure to remind you of the racial divide and the anger that flows within the concrete jungle.

Return of the crooklyn dodgers '95.......1999-03-25

this sound track has only one good thing goin for it and its the RETURN OF THE CROOKLYN DODGERS. this is one of the best songs i've heard. Does any one know were they came from . Please mail me if you got any info on it.

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Clockers

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motion picture for clockers. marc dorsey, chaka khan, des'ree, crooklyn dodgers, mega banton, rebels of authority and more.produced by spike lee

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Worth it for the FIRST 4 tracks
Clockers--A great Soundtrack to go with a well done movie
Outstanding

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ASIN: B00004YZZ0
Release Date: 2000-08-14

Tracks:

People In Search Of A Life - Marc Dorsey
Love Me Still - Chaka Khan
Silent Hero - Des'ree
Bird Of Freedom - Seal
Return Of The Crooklyn Dodgers - Crooklyn Dodgers '95
Bad Boy No Go A Jail - Mega Banton
Blast Of The Iron - Rebelz Of Authority
Reality Check - Buckshot LeFonque
Illa Killa - Strictly Difficult
Sex Soldier - Rebelz Of Authority
Reality - Brooklynytes
Changes - Marc Dorsey

Customer Reviews:

Worth it for the FIRST 4 tracks.......2006-05-05

I would actually rate this at 4 1/2 because I think the first four tracks go very far to redeem the 6 or 7 weak/wack hip-hop tracks that make up the rest of the album. Marc Dorsey's "People in Search of a Life" and Chaka Khan's "Love Me Still" give a great first and last impression of the film as they appear in the opening and closing credits to the film, respectively. Marc Dorsey's voice is reminiscent of Stevie Wonder at his most earnest and sincere, and his opening track sets the mood for a gritty tale of urban blight. Upon hearing this song I WANTED to like the movie (and I did, very much). Chaka Khan's ballad evokes a certain tenderness that serves to complement the hardness of the characters and their environment. It adds another dimension that enhances and augments the human quality expressed in its dramatic counterpart. Desiree's "Silent Hero" is another life-affirming, feel-good piece which is delivered in that typical breezy style that made her a sensation in '94. But it is as catchy and less corny than "Gotta Be", and more powerful, given the context of the film. Seal is great at creating an atmosphere. He is soulful without being a straight-up soul singer. Only Seal's throaty croon could deliver lyrics like "like a bird of freedom, you ain't got no dues to pay" and make them not sound forced. His vocal performance matches the song content, in that it DOES soar. Unfortunately, the euphoria ends abruptly with the Crooklyn Dodgers, and about five or six other forgettable hip-hop/R&B tracks. I don't say this to be dismissive--the rest of the songs are definitely more up-tempo, but they do not measure up to the beauty of the first 19 minutes of the CD. I don't need anymore reminding that Mr. Lee is from Brooklyn, and they sometimes call it "Crooklyn", etc. The movie already already does a decent job conveying this. I love hip-hop, but these songs sounded dated even in '95. Still worth it for the first four, and as a memento from a great film.

Clockers--A great Soundtrack to go with a well done movie.......2000-10-24

Clockers the soundtrack went great with the movie. I reccomend for those who watch the movie to get the soundtrack with it. The soundtrack has a lot of great songs and artists who are great.

Outstanding.......2000-10-23

One of the best sound tracks ever.

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