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Brilliant prototype, average inspiration, good CD.

Jay Hunter | Dublin, Ireland | 09/17/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"First off, the review by Katherine Turman is offensive to me, as a wrestling fan. These are simple, distinctive themes so the people can instantly know which wrestler is coming out. To be fair, your review may be just an honest stab in the dark. If you're going to discredit the WWF/E music talent, don't write a review. Instead, listen to your Freaky Friday Soundtrack. Don't patronise us.



With that said, the following review is really meant for wrestling fans. If you're looking at this page it probably means you are a big wrestling fan. If so, this CD is for you. That is, if you don't have it already.



There is nothing really spectacular about the way themes were made in 2001, just the same way it has been made like the years before it. Unfortunately, is it missing some great tracks from 2001, like The Rock's returning theme, Chris Jericho's theme (Volume 4 remix), The Radicalz theme, and Stone Cold's theme (Volume 3's theme covered by Disturbed, called "Glass Shatters").



Bearing that in mind, it does feature some great tracks. Let's do it to 'em!



1. The Game - Triple H/Motorhead

Amazing track, perfect for opening the CD with, as "best foot forward". HHH has been using this theme since 2001 to present, and with 2 good causes; it's an excellent rock/metal track, and it is perfect for HHH himself. Dropping the "My Time" theme, which used the squeaky talents of Chris Warren, he takes the age-old battle-hardened voice of Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. Any rocker should love this track. I just wish there was another verse (or a different verse for that matter). 9.5/10.



2. Rowdy - K-Kwik

Since Road Dogg was fired from the WWF, the duo of Road Dogg and K-Kwik's theme tune had to be changed into this - a now singles version, with just K-Kwik. This is a major shame because the original theme was upbeat and so out of touch, it was great. But this remix is just terrible, like K-Kwik. A real dud and a bring down from track one. 3/10



3. If You Dare - Tazz

Tazz arrived in the WWF at the Royal Rumble 2001, and since that, his theme tune has been eagerly awaited to come out on a CD. This ambient, instrumental track is laid down by a quickening heart beat. It's only a pity Jim Johnson never remixed this song to give it another flavour. Although ultimately repetitive, it's an excellent track. 8/10



4. It Just Feels Right - Lita

A slight edit of her entrance theme (minus a drum entrance and plus some feedback) her theme is remarkably similar to Raven's theme, with unfortunate results. A pretty generic girl rock track that was itching for a re-interpretation, which happened in WWF Forceable Entry. 7/10



5. Out of the Fire - Kane

A badly needed remix of Kane's WWF : The Music Volume 3 theme. With new organs (same notes) and slightly different interludes it is a plus on this cd. Used to death of the WWE video games. 8/10



6. Latino Heat - Eddie Guerrero

A remix of Eddie's first singles theme. Dropping the "mamacita" and going solo, this latino jazz fest is just simply not as fun as his original theme. Although with bells and whistles (figuratively) it doesn't really catch the imagination, or the fire, of Latino Heat. Gosh, I wish he'd have something else to say besides "Latino Heat". The flavoured rap is almost incomprehensible, but from what I hear, it's funny. 6/10



7. I've Got It All - Billy Gunn

I've been told that this is a definite rip of another famous song, but I guess I'm not old enough (21). Rock meets a clarinet, I guess. Pretty generic. 6/10



8. What About Me? - Raven

An excellent second try for Jim Johnson. Adding crow effects, and a slightly arabian feel made this track a reason to buy the CD. I reckon this theme is way under-rated. Slower rock, lots of effects. 9/10



9. Who I Am - Chyna

I can't give an honest review of this theme since I hate Chyna so much. Her "I'm a woman" song just really annoys me, although it has a strong bass backbone. I don't know how to treat her. 4/10



10. Medal - Kurt Angle

Actually made for The Patriot in 1997, this track is the main theme for the Olympic Gold Winner. A real "theme", as in you could guess fairly quickly who's it is. Just stars and stripes contained within a song. Great stuff. 9/10



11. Bad Man - Rikishi

When Rikishi tried his hand at being a heel, he was commissioned this song, you know, cause he's a bad man. His rap actually isn't too bad, but he's not a bad ass. Or a gangster. Shut up you liar. No one likes a liar. 6.5/10



12. Shooter - Chris Benoit

Another reason to buy the CD. Jim Johnson is running out of chords to use in his rock repetoir. Although similar to Raven's/Lita's, this theme has a nice interlude and tries it's best to be distinctive. A great song in it's time. 9/10



13. Turn It Up - Too Cool

Just because "You Look Fly Today" is a production theme doesn't mean you can't put it on a CD. But this track has none of the fun or innocence of the aforementioned theme. Transparent attempt to be "now". 4/10



14. Pie - The Rock/Slick Rick

A rather poor attempt at the Rock at lyrical humour. It works great on the mic in a ring, but not in the recording studio. PC-rap, if you will. Wrestling addicts will recognise the backbeat as being The Rock's corporation theme covered. 7/10



Conclusion

This CD is definitely worth getting for any wrestling fan. Some of the themes are still used today (September 2004) and there are some themes than any big WWE enthusiast should not be without. In fairness, there are better wrestling albums, like Forceable Entry or WWF : Full Metal. But with Volume 5 - Like it? Love it! 8/10"

Too much missing..

cwfryan26@home.com | Guelph, ON | 02/15/2001

(3 out of 5 stars)

"The roster of themes on the fifth edition of the WWF: The Music series seems to be overshadowed by the roster of themes that have been left out. The biggest one would be Stone Cold Steve Austin's theme by Disturbed. By leaving the best theme in wrestling out, it gives you second thoughts about the content on the actual cd - and rightfully so. Chyna, Too Cool, Billy Gunn and a few others are not worth listening to twice. Where is the Dudley, Hardy, Radicalz, Malenko themes? On a positive note, Triple H's theme is the best track on the CD and may be the best theme in wrestling today. I love it, and the same goes for Tazz, Benoit, and Angle. Get this CD is you like wrestling themes, but if you're looking for the best the WWF has to offer, this isn't it."

WWF The Music Volume 5

Mr. JKW | 03/20/2002

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Heres another review of each track on WWF The Music Volume 5::1. Triple H - Starts off way TOO loud but good
2. K-Kwik - OK
3. Tazz - Intro is boring but the song is good
4. Lita - OK
5. Kane - Same as Volume 3 except for the intro and the beat
6. Eddie Guerrero - Not bad
7. "The One" Billy Gunn - Good lyrics
8. Raven - The best theme on the track!
9. Chyna - Boring
10. Kurt Angle - Good song
11. Rikishi - One of the best on the CD
12. Chris Benoit - Great
13. Too Cool - Not the best but OK
14. The Rock (Pie) - Funny if you are a Rock fan but a waste of CD spaceIn my opinion this is not the best WWF CD ever but lets hope WWF The Music Volume 6 will be better hopefully when it comes out sometime in 2003."