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And they both have wonderful albums based on the songs they used. That does not automatically make it a classic song but IMO some of the songs on this CD are classic, or becoming classics, much like the GRAFFITI songbook. They both were very time-specific in dress, speech and habits. To me it is quite appropriate to draw analogies between AMERICN GRAFFITI and DAZED AND CONFUSED. I recommend either method. I remember what I was doing when I first heard ROCK AND ROLL HOOTCHIE COO.
album but at least there's a follow-up CD.
GRAFFITI used the device of an "Oldies Weekend" to include rock'n'roll songs as early as 1955 ("Rock Around the Clock") to songs contemporaneous (or very close) with the film's time-setting in 1962 (early Beach Boys).
So enjoy.
They both dealt with post-adolescent youth.
Younger people who are interested in Seventies pop/rock music could do a lot worse than listen.
DAZED AND CONFUSED is specific to the mid-Seventies.
I wish there were more songs on the D.A.C.
Download, buy the CD, whatever.
As much as I loved the movie, I love the soundtrack. With such great songs as "Stranglehold" by Ted Nugent and "Tush" by ZZ Top, how could you not enjoy this cd. Great mix of rock and roll and even a few songs on the lighter side, like "Tuesday's Gone". If you've ever watched this movie and at any point through out the movie found yourself at least nodding along to the music playing in the background like I did, then this soundtrack is a MUST.
For what it is worth, I cannot believe a compilation like this exists.Every song jams and the movie even lives up the soundtrack. Get it.
This is an excellent album, and if you enjoy classic rock or grew up listening to these tunes, I'm sure you'll enjoy it (and the film). Also, the classic rock vibe is broken up by "Jim Dandy," which doesn't quit fit in as well as the rest of the tunes.
However, many of them still get heavy airplay on classic rock stations. I was born in 1976, so I didn't really grow up listening to these songs.
Much like "Swingers," "Dazed And Confused" is a very good film, but the soundtrack selection makes it great.I gave this album four stars because there are some key tunes missing (most notably "Hurricane," by Bob Dylan). Not one song on this album is bad.
Personal favorites include "Cherry Bomb" and "Tuesday's Gone." Other solid tracks include "Low Rider," "Tush" and "Love Hurts." If you've seen the film, you already know that it lives and dies by the music that's constantly played in it. It's still a good song, though.
Highly recommended.
Loved the CD. The music is a much fun as it was the first time I enjoyed it.
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