Whip It Soundtrack – Review

“I have always been a someone that has had a great appreciation for the art of the mix tape. This soundtrack is my mix tape for you!” That’s what Drew Barrymore said in her liner notes in the CD jacket, and that’s essentially what this soundtrack is. Many of the songs chosen are here to reflect the characters or the nature of the roller derby, and that’s perfectly fine. It’s a rocking selection.

I think one song that sums up the film, the roller derby mentality, Ellen Page’s character arc is from Peaches, called Boys Wanna Be Her. It has this thick, thumping bass and drums, a standout for it’s catchy lyrics, and a great arena rock type of song. Peaches is an interesting musician. She’s an electronic artist-sometimes dubbed electroclash, featuring songs of very frank sexual talk, and what also features in her lyrics, is gender identity and representation of gender roles, making for a superb choice for this film’s soundtrack. To me, this is the highlight of soundtrack. I think Peaches needs to get more exposure, and this is a nice get way song to her catalog in the teaches of Peaches.

The Ramones Sheena is a Punk Rocker, shows up as perhaps the most mainstream song on here, even with a Dolly Parton song, but this is suppose to be a mix tape, and if you let it play out, there are some great songs to be heard. What’s the Attitude by Cut Chemist is a great track, playing out like a late ’80s rap song, full of wit and rhythm, Jens Lekman’s Your Arms Around Me, is another standout. Call me cheesy, but I love .38 Special and their Caught Up in You.

I’m sure many of you will have your own favorites, and ones you don’t like all that much. That’s okay, as a soundtrack acting like a mix tape, I feel as overall, it succeeds. It seems like Drew Barrymore has a solid ear for some killer cuts, and for fans of the film, the punk rock style selection of the songs, I’m sure you’ll love it.

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