Liquored Up And Lacquered Down - Southern Culture On The Skids
Miss United States (Berman Brothers Mix) - William Shatner
One In A Million (Bostrom Mix) (Radio Version) - Bossom
Swedish singer Bosson was nominated for a "Best Original Song" Golden Globe Award for this album's lead-off cut and single "One in a Million." Its free-floating, lightweight pop perfectly reflects the lighthearted humor t... more »hat underpins Sandra Bullock's film about an undercover FBI agent sent to infiltrate the Miss America pageant. Beats per minute are kept at a brisk, steady pace as even old-time showboater Tom Jones has his kitsch-classic "She's a Lady" remixed and hyper-energized by electronica artist BT. The Baha Men, who last let the dogs out, try for hit number two with "Get Yer Party On." A*Teens provide a smooth remake of Abba's "Dancing Queen," while Los Lobos update the Wilson Pickett R&B classic "Mustang Sally." Southern Culture on the Skids, with the help of a festive horn section, keep things lively with "Liquored Up and Lacquered Down." No question here, there's a party goin' on. --Rob O'Connor« less
Swedish singer Bosson was nominated for a "Best Original Song" Golden Globe Award for this album's lead-off cut and single "One in a Million." Its free-floating, lightweight pop perfectly reflects the lighthearted humor that underpins Sandra Bullock's film about an undercover FBI agent sent to infiltrate the Miss America pageant. Beats per minute are kept at a brisk, steady pace as even old-time showboater Tom Jones has his kitsch-classic "She's a Lady" remixed and hyper-energized by electronica artist BT. The Baha Men, who last let the dogs out, try for hit number two with "Get Yer Party On." A*Teens provide a smooth remake of Abba's "Dancing Queen," while Los Lobos update the Wilson Pickett R&B classic "Mustang Sally." Southern Culture on the Skids, with the help of a festive horn section, keep things lively with "Liquored Up and Lacquered Down." No question here, there's a party goin' on. --Rob O'Connor
"I have listened to this CD, and I found it true to the nature of the movie, unlike some other soundtracks available. I would highly recommend this if you found the movie entertaining."
Not Half Bad
Kate | Massachusetts, USA | 07/22/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Because Sandra Bullock is among my favortie actresses, and because Miss Congeniality is my favorite Bullock movie, it was the obvious next step to get the soundtrack. The CD has songs from the movie, including "One in a Million" and "Anywhere USA". I like most of the songs on this CD, and they are all "easy on the ears"- no swearing. I would recommend this CD to just about everyone- especially those people who liked the movie."
Good Stuff
Matthew C. Russoniello | Spokane, WA United States | 01/12/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I bought the CD after I had seen the film twice so I knew pretty much what I was buying. It is one of the best soundtracks I have purchased all year (and I have purchased alot. I like nearly every song on it. The only songs I do not care for at all are the Groove Armada one and the Baha Men one. It is a popish-light album, so if that is what you are looking for than this is a great CD. I personally think the best song on the album is Miss United States because it cracks me up every time."
Quite a mix in style - but good!
dk-friend | Odense, Denmark | 07/11/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"After seing Miss Congeniality 3 times I practically searched all the record stores in Denmark for a copy of the soundtrack, as the music in the movie creates a certain mood for each scene. I'll give you some examples:1: Swedish Bosson's song "One in a million" gave me goose bumps while watching the contenders dance on stage - and furthermore gave new meaning to being 'one in a million' (I'm of course talking about the beautiful Sandra Bullock!) 2: Los Lobos' interpretaion of Mustang Sally was perfect for the transformation scene where Sandra goes from - well - less beautiful to extremely SEXY! (If you haven't seen it, all I can do is encourage you to do so!)3: Anywhere USA - doesn't the title say it all? It covers every single state in America - and furthermore it's a fantastic popsong!One thing disappointed me, though. Because while seing the trailer, I feel like a woman (by Shania Twain) blasted its way out of the speakers, and that song would have been the perfect finish to an almost perfect album. See the movie, then buy the album!"