Rushmore
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1999)

review by: Stephan Finch
Date: 7/5/00

If you dug Rushmore, the movie, you're gonna love this soundtrack. If you thought the movie blew, you're gonna love this soundtrack. If you didn't see Rushmore and don't ever care to, do yourself a favor and check this soundtrack out.

Basically, it's a collection of 1960s British-invasion faves from bands like The Who and The Kinks and The Faces. But there are some gems you haven't heard, too, including two really neat songs by now-almost-universally-despised Cat Stevens.

Thrown in are some really cool, Mozartesque little ditties from the guy who did the score for the movie. Lots of harpsichords and classical guitars. Each of these songs lasts not longer than a minute.

This is a fun mix, and it kinda brought me back to my roots as a fan of The Who. Hope you enjoy.

I just wanted to add to Stephan's review. The guy who did the Mozartesque music is Mark Mothersbaugh formerly of Devo. His interludes are short, but very sweet and fitting for the movie. The other thing to note is the song "Making Time" by Creation. When I first heard it in the movie I was sure it was an unreleased Who song – Daltrey like vocals, with drums that are all over the place (just like Keith Moon). "Making Time" is so good I'm tempted to go look for a Creation's Greatest Hits. Check it out.