Blow

Label: Cheeba Records
Release Year: 2001
Barcode: 724381004425
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack
Genre: Pop Rock, Classic Rock

Blow (2001) is a biographical crime drama that tells the rise and fall of George Jung, a real-life drug trafficker who played a key role in the cocaine trade of the 1970s and '80s. Directed by Ted Demme and starring Johnny Depp, the film explores Jung’s journey from small-time marijuana dealer to working with the infamous Medellín Cartel, particularly his partnership with Pablo Escobar. Depp delivers a charismatic yet tragic performance, portraying Jung’s ambitions, betrayals, and ultimate downfall with emotional depth. The film’s narrative blends style with substance, offering a gripping yet melancholic look at the cost of chasing the American Dream through illicit means.

The Blow soundtrack perfectly captures the film’s era, featuring a mix of classic rock, folk, and soul that enhances its nostalgic and emotional impact. Songs by bands like The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Bob Dylan help set the tone, reflecting both the highs of Jung’s success and the lows of his eventual demise. Notably, Can't You Hear Me Knocking by The Rolling Stones and Blinded by the Light by Manfred Mann’s Earth Band energize key moments, while tracks like Strange Brew by Cream add to the film’s psychedelic, drug-fueled atmosphere. The carefully curated soundtrack immerses viewers in the cultural backdrop of the time, making it as much a storytelling device as the cinematography and performances.

Track Listing

Can't You Hear Me Knocking
The Rolling Stones

Rumble
Link Wray

Glad And Sorry
Faces

Strange Brew
Cream

Black Betty
Ram Jam

Blinded By The Light
Manfred Mann's Earth Band

Let's Boogaloo
Willie Rosario

Keep It Comin' Love
KC & The Sunshine Band

Yellow World
J Girls

That Smell
Lynyrd Skynyrd

All The Tired Horses
Bob Dylan

Can't You See
Marshall Tucker Band

Push & Pull
Nikka Costa

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