Batman and Robin
Batman and Robin
Label: Warner Bros Records
Release Year: 1997
Barcode: 093624662020
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack
Batman & Robin is a superhero film directed by Joel Schumacher and is the fourth installment in the Batman film series. The movie stars George Clooney as Batman, Chris O'Donnell as Robin, Arnold Schwarzenegger as the villainous Mr. Freeze, and Uma Thurman as Poison Ivy. The film follows Batman and Robin as they try to prevent Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy from plunging Gotham City into a deep freeze and unleashing chaos. Known for its campy tone, vibrant visuals, and over-the-top performances, Batman & Robin was met with widespread criticism, especially for its tone and heavy use of puns, making it a cult classic for its unintended humor.
The Batman & Robin soundtrack, like the film, is a colorful mix of pop and rock tunes, featuring prominent artists of the 1990s. The soundtrack includes contributions from artists like The Smashing Pumpkins with their Grammy-nominated song The End is the Beginning is the End, which became one of the highlights of the album. Other notable tracks include Lazy Eye by Goo Goo Dolls and Foolish Games by Jewel, blending alternative rock, pop, and ballads that were popular at the time. Though the film received mixed reactions, the soundtrack gained more appreciation for its eclectic and diverse range of styles, reflective of the vibrant yet chaotic tone of the movie.
Track Listing
The End Is The Beginning Is The End
The Smashing Pumpkins
Look Into My Eyes
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Gotham City
R. Kelly
House On Fire
Arkarna
Revolution
R.E.M.
Foolish Games
Jewel
Lazy Eye
Goo Goo Dolls
Breed
Lauren Christy
The Bug
Soul Coughing
Fun For Me
Moloko
Poison Ivy
Me'Shell Ndegéocello
True To Myself
Eric Benét
A Batman Overture
Elliot Goldenthal
Moaner
Underworld
The Beginning Is The End Is The Beginning
The Smashing Pumpkins
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