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| Repo! The Genetic Opera | 
| Creator: Various
Label: Lionsgate
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (101 reviews)
Sales Rank: 490
Format: Soundtrack, Cast Recording
Media: Audio CD
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 856968001517
EAN: 0856968001517
ASIN: B001FWXOBO
Release Date: September 30, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | At The Opera Tonight | | • | Crucifixus | | • | Things You See In A Graveyard | | • | Infected | | • | Legal Assassin | | • | Bravi! | | • | 21st Century Cure | | • | Mark It Up | | • | Can't Get It Up If The Girl's Breathing? | | • | Zydrate Anatomy | | • | Thankless Job | | • | Chase The Morning | | • | Night Surgeon | | • | Seventeen | | • | Gold | | • | We Started This Op'ra Shit | | • | Needle Through A Bug | | • | Chromaggia | | • | Let The Monster Rise | | • | I Didn't Know I'd Love You So Much | | • | Genetic Emancipation | | • | Genetic Repo Man |
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What do Paris Hilton, Sarah Brightman, Clown from Slipknot - Paul Sorvino, Steven Perkins and Bill Mosley have in common?REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA
Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman
Produced by Twisted Pictures and Lionsgate
Written by Darren Smith and Terrance Zdunich
Starring Paul Sorvino, Alexa Vega, Paris Hilton, Anthony Head, Bill Mosely, Ogre, Terrance Zdunich and Sarah Brightman, (cameo by Joan Jett) In the no-so-distant future, a worldwide epidemic of organ failures devastates the planet. Out of the tragedy, a savior emerges: GENECO, a biotech company that offers organ transplants...for a price. Those who miss their payments are scheduled for repossession and hunted by THE REPO MAN. By fusing ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW and BLADE RUNNER, this futuristic tale of horror modernizes the rock opera genre with original music and rich, dark production design.
This rock opera boasts an entirely original soundtrack that blends equal parts goth and punk rock to form an eerie and powerful musical narrative. All of the actors performed their own songs, and the music was provided by an all-star lineup that features performances from Richard Patrick (Filter), Steven Perkins (Jane's Addiction), Clown (Slipknot), Ray Luzier (Army of Anyone), Brian Young (David Lee Roth's band), Richard Fortus (Guns & Roses), Sonny Moore (First to Last), David J (Bauhaus/Love & Rockets), Daniel Ash (Love & Rockets), Blasko (Ozzy Osborne), Tommy Clefetus (Rob Zombie's band), Melora Creager (Rasputina). Also lending her voice to the soundtrack is the edgy pop star Poe. Japanese musician and composer Yoshiki Haysahi (of the legendary rock band X-Japan) co-produced the music with Joe Bishara to create one of the most diverse soundtracks in movie history. This product is manufactured on demand using CD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.
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 Kung Fu Vampire approves of Repo....and then some November 22, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
this movie rocked, the soundtrack has been stuck in my head and i loved every moment of this movie...I don't tend to lean towards musicals but this was amazing. Darren rocked this movies Darren style....respect to all involved in Repo The Genetic Opera.
Awesome concept but mixed results November 21, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
It sounded like a great idea: a new genre of opera mixed with rock. I thought it had potential to be excellent, especially with good singers, good story, and of course, good music. However, it also had the potential be overally cheesy, low-quality, or overblown. I'm afraid Repo! has more than a little cheesiness, but some of the songs are pretty interesting and creative, most notably "Chase the Morning."
I knew nothing about the show other than that Sarah Brightman had a role in it, along with Paris Hilton and Anthony Stewart Head. After listening to it a few times, I've come to a decision that you need to be in a certain "mood" for the music to be very enjoyable. For example, I would not play it in the morning or in the presence of other people. It's a strange, eclectic-sounding album, but it almost takes itself too seriously and comes off sounding cheesy sometimes (music-wise and lyrics-wise). I'm glad I tried it out, and I'll play it once in a while, but it could've been better if they had either went completely comedic with it or totally serious with it, other than a little bit of both. As it is, Repo! sounds like it can't decide whether it wants to be campy or taken as a serious new music genre.
A surprisingly cohesive mix! November 21, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Representing rock, opera, punk, pop, and industrial styles all within the same album is not an easy task. Making the album cohesive as a whole is even more difficult. But the Repo! soundtrack does just that, effortlessly transferring motifs from, for example, its opera numbers into much heavier industrial pieces. The music is compositionally sound, and the album feels like a solid work, not just a number of parts. It definitely stands on its own, and would make a good addition to a number of diverse collections!
Shocked and appalled... and loving it! November 20, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Wow. I am shocked. And delighted! Now, I've never written an online review of anything, so bear with me.
I've been a fan of dark(er) music for most of my life, especially gothic/industrial (I actually own a local CD store that specializes in those genres). I didn't know what to expect from this project, but I knew that Nivek Ogre [Skinny Puppy] was involved, so I had to check it out.
From the moment I pressed play, I was in love. The music is... different. It's a disservice to call it straight up... well, anything. It's an eclectic mix that has different feels, depending on the action that's transpiring. If I had to pick three descriptive words, I would go with "urgent", "dark" and "emotional".
I should also point out that I, like most people, was initially turned off by Paris Hilton's involvement... but after listening to this disc, I've found myself a fan of her's too. Her sultry delivery is strangely sexy (and that's coming from a gay man, mind you).
Having still not seen the movie, the soundtrack is all I've had to go off of. But, it does give you a good overview of the story. And that story, my friends, is very compelling. The voices are magnificent (I've seen other reviews that say Sarah Brightman is overrated, but c'mon people -- listen to her rendition of that god-awful Celine Dion song [on the La Luna CD], and tell me she's not fantastic.
Rather than go on and on about each song individually, I'll go over some highlights instead:
The first couple songs are kind of incidental pieces. Things really get going with "Things You See in A Graveyard".
In "Infected", you learn of young Shilo's debilitating blood disease, which prevents her from journeying out into the outside world. She sings of the repression that she feels given her circumstances.
"21st Century Cure" tells you more about the world in which our story takes place. "Best to be punctual when making your payments...." Puts it lightly, unless you want a "still beating heart ripped from your chest". Dark and gloomy and all around fun.
"Mark It Up" gives insight into the Dynasty-esque family dynamics of the Largos. Rotti Largo, the head of Geneco, is not a fan of his children (which is why he's looking to leave his company to a different heir...) -- and this song tells you why. I personally wouldn't leave my legacy to a child who thinks he's "the smartest, and the toughest [who] will find a hole and @#$@ it". This song features Ogre's vocal stylings, and it certainly doesn't sound like Skinny Puppy. In fact, the first couple times through the album, I couldn't pick him out. It wasn't until I watched the film clip (available on the website www.repo-opera.com) of this song that I realized who he was. His performance is... cute. Watch the clip, s'all I can say.
"Zydrate Anatomy" is definitely the best song on the album. There's nothing to not love about it. I highly suggest checking out the video clip on the above-mentioned website. It's got eye candy for everyone. If you're a straight guy or a lesbian, you can lust after Ms. Hilton's seductive dancing. If you're a woman or a gay man -- check out the dual eye-candies that act as her escorts! Everyone has something to lust after during this song. Which I find brilliant. Too brilliant to not have been intentional. Bravo!
"Chase the Morning" showcases the first meeting (?) between Shilo and her Godmother, Blind Mag (played brilliantly by Sarah Brightman). Shilo goes on to explain that she's not allowed to have any visitors in her solitude. Sad, really.
"Night Surgeon" is the lament of Mr. Wallace who finds himself doing things that he's not proud of. Yes, the big bad villan of the movie has a softer side. Cliche? On the surface, it sounds like it. But I actually found it rather surprising in this context. Well done!
"Seventeen" is Shilo's "hell with it, I'm doing what I want" song. The music calls to mind something happy, punky and poppy (almost Blink 182-esque?) and features an 80s keyboard lead that will make you tap your fingers on the steering wheel.
"Let the Monster Rise" is the confrontation between Shilo and her father, whom she discovers is the Repo Man. "You are dead, Dad, in my eyes". Anyone with a child will understand why this song gives me chills.
"I Didn't Know I'd Love You So Much" is the reconcilliation song between Shilo and her father... which is confusing, since he was dead to her just one song before. I guess the movie will have to fill in the gaps of what happened.
From what I've read on the website's message boards, I can only join the group of people that hope ALL the songs in the movie eventually find their way to CD. But, in the meantime, I would definitely suggest purchasing what you can, when you can. I've found myself obsessed with this movie and have already spent $100 on merchandise based on this soundtrack alone. AWESOME.
Amazing stuff November 19, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I had my reservations about what to expect of Sarah Brightman doing something as "risque" as this but I'm thrilled with what the producers for this film and, of course, Sarah's done. It's very refreshing to see her in a different role. I saw a clip of "Chase the morning" ( which is easily the best track on the album) on Youtube and I'm quiet obsessed! The performances are polished and I think we have a cult hit in the making.
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