Powerful Soundtrack to Powerful Movie
C. Burgess | Brooklyn, NY United States | 07/06/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"It's too bad both the movie and the music of "On The Ropes" didn't get more attention from the general public. Without question, this documentary is a perfect example of how music can enhance the story. When I hear certain songs from the soundtrack, I can still see the corresponding scene from the film quite vividly. While the cuts on this CD are from several different artists, there is a noticeable continuity from track to track. Like the movie, the soundtrack is both gentle and violent, and most songs combine both qualities. Highlights include the title track, "Street Thugs" and "Me Verse Me.""