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It's still an enjoyable soundtrack as all the other reviewers allude to.

Peace.


Wonderful   January 11, 1999
 10 out of 11 found this review helpful

When Martin Scorsese put out "GoodFellas", the soundtrack was very good yet very limited because lots of songs were missing. For his next DeNiro-Pesci Mob Film, he had Robbie Robertson organize the music (as he did in Scorsese's "The Color of Money") and the results are very impressive. There is such a good mix of songs that echo scenes from the film. The best example being Jeff Beck's "I Ain't Superstitious". Whenever that comes on I think of that scene where DeNiro catches the guy at the casino cheating. Or when "Matthaus Passion" comes on I think of the scene in the end where they show a montage of casinos exploding. Such a fine film deserves a soundtrack that equals it and that is exactly what this album is. Scorsese knows how to direct and he knows how important the music is as well. This is the finest example of that and it is one of the greatest albums out there. If I could only bring one album on a stranded island this would probably be it.


Superb Soundtrack all the way through   June 6, 2001
 7 out of 10 found this review helpful

Martin Scorcese may have peaked a while ago with his movies, but his soundtracks are nothing short of fantastic.

He always takes great care to ensure that the scenes in Casino are represented by the most appropriate tune available, and in this case, he was unable to obtain (probably due to money) any of the early stones tunes ('Can't You Hear Me Knockin', 'Gimme Shelter') for this album. That being said, every tune will remind you of the scene you saw it in. By doing so, they actually replace the dialogue at times.

From Dean Martin, Otis Redding, Dinah Washington, Fleetwood Mac, etc., the list is star time all the way, and if nothing else, this is a great music sampler that will inspire people to pick up items from most of the individual artists.


Best song compilation soundtrack out there. Period.   December 13, 2004
 4 out of 5 found this review helpful

From jazzy to rock & roll tunes, this is by far the best song compilation soundtrack I know of, and I have listened to quite a lot of soundtracks in my life.

A stylish movie gets a stylish soundtrack, and while some tunes are missing from this soundtrack, one has to commend the creators of this OST for putting 31 beautiful songs, capping an almost 2 hour listen. It does cost about double the price of regular soundtracks but it's worth every penny.

With Louis Prima, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Fleetwood Mac, Harry Nilsson, B.B. King, Otis Redding and many many other great artists of the golden years, one can have timeless joy every time this compilation goes in the CD player.

While it is a bit pricey, it is thoroughly recommended to anyone who can enjoy some good old jazz and rock & roll. Simply a wonderful collection of songs.


This soundtrack hits the jackpot!   June 25, 2003
 3 out of 5 found this review helpful

There is no doubt this will remind you of numerous scenes in the film, but one doesn't need to see the film to enjoy all these selections. This is quite an eclectic double disc, and a good representation of the era. Great songs from "The Moody Blues", "Roxy Music", "Devo", and "Dean Martin", among many others. There's also a number of songs you will recognize, but maybe not by name. This is a pleasant change from all of the modern day "cookie cutter" soundtacks that are around. So whether you're looking to complement the movie, or just listen to a good mix of music, check out "Casino". It's a safe bet.