Austin Powers in Goldmember [Soundtrack]

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Whereas the first two Austin Powers soundtracks concentrated on swinging-'60s mod, soul, and rock shagadelica, Goldmember shakes its '70s funk and disco groove thing. Angie Stone turns in a silky cover of "Groove Me," while Beyoncé Knowles belts "Work It Out" in fierce diva style over rickety but slinky beats. Soul Hooligan add cheesy vocoded vocals and synths to their version of Electric Light Orchestra's "Evil Woman"; Paul Oakenfold mashes up "A Fifth of Beethoven" with a dark, Mission Impossible-like melody; and the Rolling Stones' disco excursion "Miss You" is imbued with an intoxicating step-beat and throbbing strings by Dr. Dre. Even Mike Myers gets into the groove action, drolly spoofing Jay-Z's "Hard Knock Life" as Dr. Evil, to hilarious effect. But like the hedonistic '70s, there's not much substance underneath the songs. While understandable--Austin Powers isn't meant to be brain surgery--glitzy dance tracks by Foxxy Cleopatra, Britney Spears, and Oakenfold especially drag and become clunky. --Annie Zaleski

Product Description
Soundtrack to the 2002 film. Featured tracks include 'Work It Out' Beyonce Knowles (Destiny's Child) and one by Britney Spears 'Boys' (Co-Ed Remix) featuring Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D.. Includes and enhanced video from Austin Powers band Ming Tea.

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Tracks:

Work It Out - Beyonce Knowles
Miss You (Dr. Dre Remix 2002) - The Rolling Stones
Boys (Co-ed Remix) - Britney Spears featuring Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D.
Groove Me - Angie Stone
Shining Star - Earth Wind & Fire
Hey Goldmember - Foxxy Cleopatra
Ain't No Mystery - Smash Mouth
Evil Woman - Soul Hooligan featuring Diana King
1975 - Paul Oakenfold
Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem - Dr. Evil Remix) - Dr. Evil
Daddy Wasn't There - Ming Tea featuring Austin Powers
Alfie (What's It All About, Austin?) - Susanna Hoffs

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Whereas the first two Austin Powers soundtracks concentrated on swinging-'60s mod, soul, and rock shagadelica, Goldmember shakes its '70s funk and disco groove thing. Angie Stone turns in a silky cover of "Groove Me," while Beyoncé Knowles belts "Work It Out" in fierce diva style over rickety but slinky beats. Soul Hooligan add cheesy vocoded vocals and synths to their version of Electric Light Orchestra's "Evil Woman"; Paul Oakenfold mashes up "A Fifth of Beethoven" with a dark, Mission Impossible-like melody; and the Rolling Stones' disco excursion "Miss You" is imbued with an intoxicating step-beat and throbbing strings by Dr. Dre. Even Mike Myers gets into the groove action, drolly spoofing Jay-Z's "Hard Knock Life" as Dr. Evil, to hilarious effect. But like the hedonistic '70s, there's not much substance underneath the songs. While understandable--Austin Powers isn't meant to be brain surgery--glitzy dance tracks by Foxxy Cleopatra, Britney Spears, and Oakenfold especially drag and become clunky. --Annie Zaleski

Album Description

Soundtrack to the 2002 film. Featured tracks include 'Work It Out' Beyonce Knowles (Destiny's Child) and one by Britney Spears 'Boys' (Co-Ed Remix) featuring Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D.. Includes and enhanced video from Austin Powers band Ming Tea.

Customer Reviews:

Austin Powers In Goldmember Soundtrack.......2006-04-21

Dear kids,
This is a great mix!!!You should listen to it!!!It makes you wanna get up and dance!!But,Here's a warning to parents,This C.D. Contains A Couple innapropriate Songs.Not like it swears or anything,but don't say I Didn't Warn You!

Sincerely,Matt Aurand

THE SONG.......2003-06-19

There is a song at the end of the movie that i have been looking for forever it is the song when austin and beyonce are walking out of the theater its the same song that was on the yogurt commercial with the construction workers if some knows it please email me the title and artist that would be awesome thanks!!!

Great Soundtrack........2002-09-01

I saw the movie. Then, I listened to the soundtrack. Boy, those songs were good. Not the best, but very good. I plan to buy it someday.

If you haven't listened to the soundtrack, listen to it. You just might enjoy it.

Good, but missing classics.......2002-08-18

this movie was hilarious and the soundtrack is good too. but, and this is a big but,this soudtrack in comparison to the previous two lacked the fun rock sound of the sixties and wasnt quite as booty shaking as the others. if your friend buys it, then have him/her burn it for you but dont waste your money.

Not exactly Fools Gold.....but nearly Solid Gold........2002-08-17

As with previous Austin Powers soundtracks,the idea has been to have a little bit of the past,sprinkled with a little bit of the present,and so far that's been a good mixture. The same holds true with this soundtrack,and yet for reasons undefined,this one doesn't run as smooth. It's still enjoyable,it just seems to be a little more disjointed.

So here's my breakdown. Firstly,I'm not a big fan of current Pop Trends,so Beyonce Knowles "Work it Out",and Britney Spears "Boys"...are wasted on me. If you enjoy them,you'll probably enjoy those songs,I'm just not into their work. The remake of The Rolling Stones "Miss You",is clever,and fun,and doesn't kill the old song. It's kinda funny how pumping up the bass and drum,makes it a funky disco dance tune. Mick's vocals still have the same beat,but the music is now faster. Angie Stone does a great cover of "Groove Me",soulful and sexy.Earth,Wind & Fire,an often left out 70's group,are represented here by their classic "Shining Star". Paul Oakfield makes an impressive instrumental,that fits the mood of "2000 meets 1975" with "1975",a brilliant mashing of Walter Murphy's "A Fifth of Beethoven" and the U2 version of the "Mission:Impossible" theme,very cool. Smash Mouth's "Ain't No Mystery" is yet another catchy tune. ( Do they ever make a bad song? ). Susanna Hoffs "Alfie" ("Austin" ),is amusing,and a good cover. Obviously included as an homage to Michael Caine,star of "Alfie" and "Goldmember",it's also a nice tip of the hat to Burt Bacharach & Hal David.

The odd song out,has to be "Evil Woman" by Soul Hooligan. It's not very inspired,and it's fairly obvious as far as covers go. And then there's the whole: IT WASN'T IN THE FILM!! They used the original by Electric Light Orchestra,so why is this here? Your answer....apparently Madonna was too busy to dictate a new song into this film,so they used another MAVERICK artiste. Why bother? If it's not in the film....leave it out!

And finally....the best parts! Beyonce Knowles ( as Foxy Cleopatra ),sings "Hey Goldmember",a hilarious disco pastiche,incorporating the major hits of KC & The Sunshine Band. A lot of fun. Dr.Evil and crew,of course,cannot hold back the urge to sing,and perform a parody of Jay Zee's parody of broadway hit,"Hard Knock Life". Dr.Evil apparently still has his stolen mojo working over time,and is as nasty as he wants to be. And not to be forgotten is Austin's own band,Ming Tea,performing "Daddy Wasn't There", a song that defines the whole theme of the film.( Why doesn't Ming Tea have their own album yet??? )

BUT....that's not all.....this CD includes the video for Ming Tea's "Daddy Wasn't There".( The full version,as opposed to the shorter version in the film. ).If you enjoy Austin Powers,and you enjoy the music in the films.....this is a no brainer purchase!

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Austin Powers in Goldmember
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ASIN: B00006I8G2

Tracks:

Work It Out - Beyonce Knowles
Miss You (dr Dre Remix 2002) - The Rolling Stones
Boys (co Ed Remix) - Britney Spears (Feat Pharrell Williams)
Groove Me - Angie Stone
Shining Star - Earth Wind And Fire
Hey Goldmember - Foxxy Cleopatra (Feat Devin And Solange)
Aint No Mystery - Smash Mouth
Evil Woman - Soul Hooligan (Feat Diana King)
1975 - Oakenfold
Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem Dr Evil Remix) - Dr Evil
Daddy Wasnt There - Ming Tea (Feat Austin Powers)
Alfie (Whats It All About Austin) - Susanna Hoffs
Daddy Wasnt There (Bonus CD Rom Video)

Album Description

Exclusive & limited Australian pressing is pressed on a 'Gold' CD. Features the same tracks as the US edition. * Please note only available at this low price for a limited time. Maverick. 2002.

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