Music Review

Orgazmo (1998)

Various Artists
Reviewed by Will Hermes | Jan 08, 1999
EW's GRADE
A-

Details Release Date: Oct 20, 1998; Lead Performance: Various Artists; Genre: Soundtracks

A near-perfect mix of rap, rock, and lounge wryness produced by Beck brethren the Dust Brothers for Trey (South Park) Parker's soft-core meta-action flick Orgazmo. Surprises include the Cure's Robert Smith representing like NIN with a smirk, a harmonica-spiked hip-hop jam from the Crystal Method, and an underground bomb from rappers Dilated Peoples. Aside from Parker's ill-advised Spinal Tap gesture, it's what you wish modern-rock radio sounded like. A-

Originally posted Jan 08, 1999 Published in issue #466 Jan 08, 1999 Order article reprints

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