PAUL OAKENFOLD
Swordfish (The Album) (Warner Sunset)
Reviewed by Shaun Dale

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I haven't seen the flick yet (I still haven't forgiven star John Travolta for Battlefield Earth), but a soundtrack this good doesn't need a film. Technically, this is a various artists collection, but when master DJ Paul Oakenfold puts his stamp on the mix, he definitely deserves top billing. It's at trance-hop tour de force, featuring Oakenfold and a supporting cast that includes Lee Harvey & Vita, Afrika Bambaataa, Patient Saints, Planet Perfecto, The Soul Sonic Force and others.

Oakenfold's turntable skills seem as perfectly suited for film as they have proven for international dancefloors. His techno-trance tastes would seem to be a fine match for the techno-hacker mystery theme of the film. If the film gets to the 3 buck second run joint down the street, I might even find out. Meanwhile, the sountrack's turned up and I feel like dancing. Later.

Track List:

Swordfish (Intro) * The Word (PMT Remix) * Unafraid * Dark Machine * New Born * Chase * Harry Houdini * Kneel Before Your God * Lapdance * Speed * Planet Rock * Stanley's Theme * Password * On Your Mind * Get Out Of My Life Now

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