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My personal favorite track is the bluesy "Our Mother is Alive"; it's both desperately sad and somehow optimistic. The other top track is "Brothers on Wheels", which famously incorporates the sound of a ticking clock and an industrial pile-driver into the percussion, backing up a bouncy acoustic-guitar melody. But even the "happy" tracks are tinged with sadness.

I eventually did see the movie, and I do love it, but be warned: The score itself is actually way undermixed. At times you can barely hear it, which seems like an unconscionable choice on the filmmakers' part. The movie also uses alternate versions of some tracks, so even if you already own the video, do yourself a favor and buy the soundtrack on CD.


A milestone - simply fantastic   January 6, 2003
 4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I have never seen the movie, don't really want to because the breathtaking music on this cd has created incredible images and moods in my mind for years. It is far from a simple "soundtrack CD" -- it is an incomparable percussive symphony bursting with energy and imagination. Like others, I wore out my original LP version long ago and it stands as my favorite work of Stewart's career. Highest recommendation.


One of the top 5 soundtracks of all time   December 23, 2001
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Rumblefish was the starting point of launching Copeland on a very successful post-Police career as a soundtrack artist. While he has written many other successful tracks (most notable Talk Radio) Rumblefish stands alone as a work of tremendous energy and originality. I think that Stewart must have had many creative ideas that didn't fit with the Police that he needed to express. There is not a weak track on the disc.
If you like percussive music, this is a must. Having Stan Ridgway on a track is a nice bonus, too. HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION.


Third Times the Charm   March 10, 2002
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I would just like to say...read my fellow reviewers and then buy this CD. I feel that it is a masterpiece of imagination and percussion that has certainly stood the test of time. It is strange that I do not tire of this work. This is probably due to its rich and complex nature. I personally find that it is fantastic driving music.

This is now the third time I have bought this...one album (which I recorded) and this is the second CD (first one wore out).

Stop listening to me...buy this CD and listen to the music !!!


A wonderful polyrhythmical soundtrack   January 4, 1999
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

The main idea of this outstanding soundtrack is the elapsing of time: notice the use of triangle, clock tick and rim shot in most of the tracks. The particular stereo effects, the syncopation and the use of irregular accents create a wrapping atmosphere in which you can completely lose yourself closing your eyes. Some tracks need to be listened to with an high quality headset or an hi-fi system to appreciate the stereo effects and all instruments(2. Tulsa Tango - triangle and rim shot). I think it is one of the best Copeland's performance. Other remarkable tracks are: 3.Our Mother is Alive, 5.Biff gets stomped by Rusty James(irregular roll),6. Brothers on Wheels (for its atmosphere)