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Singles [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [Deluxe Edition] Image
Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

  • Summary: The remastered soundtrack to the 1992 film includes music heard/seen in the film that were not included in the original soundtrack release as well as demos and early versions of songs from such artists as Chris Cornell, Mudhoney and Paul Westerberg.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Kerrang!
    Jun 19, 2017
    100
    Already an essential document to one of rock's most exciting periods, the heartbreaking poignancy these bonus tracks add now make it even more so. [3 Jun 2017, p.52]
  2. May 19, 2017
    100
    With everything under one roof and no vacancies in sight, the 25th anniversary return to Singles is a pleasant one. It’s a humble reminder of a time when soundtracks could rule the roost and yet also serve a greater purpose.
  3. Magnet
    May 19, 2017
    90
    A classic totem of those times, given just enough new life to merit a repurchase for original fans, and an exploration for those who weren't there. [No. 142, p.60]
  4. May 19, 2017
    84
    The songs on this soundtrack document a community of artists, as they picked up speed creatively. Cornell stood out then for his talent and work ethic and abundant artistic energy.
  5. 80
    A quarter of a century on, Singles is still a landmark.
  6. Uncut
    May 24, 2017
    80
    The film and its astutely assembled soundtrack didn't just ride grunge's momentum, it pumped up the volume by capturing the scene in context. [Jun 2017, p.51]
  7. Mojo
    May 24, 2017
    80
    It's the exclusives that made this a cornerstone of any grunge collection. [May 2017, p.106]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Aug 17, 2017
    9
    Giving this a 9 because it's the movie/soundtrack that got me into Alice in Chains 25 years ago. The rest of the album is pretty good, but I'mGiving this a 9 because it's the movie/soundtrack that got me into Alice in Chains 25 years ago. The rest of the album is pretty good, but I'm rating it solely on Alice in Chains. Expand
  2. Oct 1, 2019
    9
    This is an excellent compilation of all of the different grunge bands at the time featuring Soundgarden Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins. GreatThis is an excellent compilation of all of the different grunge bands at the time featuring Soundgarden Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins. Great introduction to grunge. Expand