Editorial
Reviews Amazon.com :
The addition of Kenny Wayne Shepherd for the end
title theme is certainly noteworthy to his fans,
as is Static-X's appearance for "Crash" to theirs.
However, the real story here is Kristopher Carter,
who scored this collection and certainly merged
classic movie-making scoring with smatterings
of hard rock and electronic jolts. Throughout
the collection are quotes from satisfied customers
(the producers of the film). But it's a wonder
why their endorsements are strewn throughout the
packaging, considering that Carter's competency
is obvious to anyone listening. "Industrial Heist,"
the second track, points up Carter's ability to
track pulsing beats alongside the classical intimations
of the orchestra. "Meet the Joker" is perfect
suspense, while "Joker Crashes Bruce's Party"
uses standard rock arrangements to make its point.
The one drawback might be that at only 38 minutes,
the whole episode seems too brief. A set of Wagnerian
proportions might have been more appropriate.
--Rob O'Connor
Tracks:
1. Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (Main Title)
2. Industrial Heist
3. Meet the Joker
4. Joker Crashes Bruce's Party
5. Terry Relieved of Duty
6. Nightclub Fight/Terry Rescues Bruce
7. A Trap for Tim
8. Joker Family Portrait
9. Arkham Mayhem
10. Batman Defeats the Jokerz
11. Joker Meets His End (Again)
12. Healing Old Wounds
13. Crash [The Humble Brothers Remix] - Mephisto
Odyssey
14. Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (End Title)
- Shepherd, Kenny Way
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