Singles [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [Deluxe Edition]
by Various Artists
Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  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]
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  2. Consequence
    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]
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  5. Pitchfork
    May 23, 2017
    87
    Where Singles the movie was a romantic comedy with Seattle rock as its backdrop, its soundtrack, for anyone outside of the Pacific Northwest or the college radio universe, was a revelation. The 25th-anniversary reissue of the compilation revisits and further contextualizes this moment, with a bonus disc of demos, live versions, and other film ephemera never before issued on CD or vinyl.
  6. Paste Magazine
    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.
  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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  8. 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]
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  9. Classic Rock Magazine
    May 19, 2017
    80
    A quarter of a century on, Singles is still a landmark.

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. brockcheese
    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.… Full Review »
  2. camo1902
    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.… Full Review »
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