The Longest Yard

Label: Universal Records
Release Year: 2005
Barcode: 602498814123
Country of Origin: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Type: Soundtrack

The Longest Yard is a 2005 sports comedy film, a remake of the 1974 film of the same name. Directed by Peter Segal, the movie stars Adam Sandler as Paul Crewe, a disgraced former NFL quarterback who is sent to prison. While incarcerated, Crewe is tasked by the warden (played by James Cromwell) to assemble a football team of inmates to play against the prison guards in a high-stakes game.

The film features an ensemble cast including Chris Rock, Burt Reynolds (who starred in the original film), and several professional wrestlers and athletes. The story combines humor and action as the mismatched team of inmates comes together, overcoming personal differences and institutional challenges, ultimately using the game as a form of redemption and resistance against their oppressors.

The soundtrack of The Longest Yard includes a mix of rock, hip-hop, and rap, which energizes the film and complements its rebellious and comedic tone. Notable artists featured on the soundtrack include Nelly, who also appears in the film, and his track "Here Comes the Boom" is one of the standout pieces.

The music helps to build the atmosphere of the prison setting and the intensity of the football games, while also providing a contemporary edge that appeals to a wide audience. The soundtrack's blend of genres reflects the diverse backgrounds of the characters and the film's overall themes of unity and defiance.

Track Listing

Errtime
Nelly

Shorty Bounce
Lil Wayne

Bounce Like This
T.I.

Let's Fight
Lil' Jon featuring Trick Daddy and Twista

Stomp
Murphy Lee featuring King Jacob and Prentiss Church

So Fly
Akon

U Should Know
216

Whip Yo Ass
Hush

Talkin That Talk
Chamillionaire featuring David Banner

Datz On My Mama
T-Bizzy

Infultrate
Trillville

My Ballz
D12

Fly Away
Ali featuring Big Gipp

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