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Amazon.com: An unusual move for Tom Petty to score the music for the Edward Burns's film She's the One and then still turn it into a standard Tom Petty release. The inclusions of two versions of "Walls" and "Angel Dream" make it seem more like a movie soundtrack. But, at heart, the material is more classic Petty. "Grew Up Fast" and "Hope You Never" are perfect radio songs and Petty's cover of Beck's "Asshole" proves his anti-punk stance may finally be softening with a little help from producer Rick Rubin, whose ears have given Petty his most appealing production in years. --Rob O'Connor
Customer Reviews:
- I dont like Tom Petty - THIS IS HIS BEST WORK!: Ever since the "Prince" Hall of Fame incident I have really come to not like Tom Petty , never was a fan of his work to begin with. HOWEVER I stumbled across this cd years ago and I still think its his best work to date. (Grew Up Fast) is the standout track on this set , place this next to Soul Asylums - let yer dim light shine, and the midwest never sounded so good.
- 4 great songs: This album has 4 great songs on it AND all 4 deserve to be on a much needed "GREATEST HITS 2"...collection, by tom petty. The song's--"WALLS,CLIMB THAT HILL,HOPE YOU NEVER,CALIFORNIA"....are just simply awsome. Mix these hit's with WALFLOWERS,LAST DJ,HIGHWAY COMPANION...and TOM PETTY will make a ton of money off , what is badly needed "GR. HITs 2"...for it's fans ( which can't wait for this, by the way, to come out ).
- Tom Petty / She's The One: For the most part this is a great Cd, there is only a few songs I don't like on it, but most are typical Petty. Some foul language included.
- An underrated "Work of Brilliance!": Without a doubt, the most "underrated" TP effort! Just a beautiful, amazing work of art, with wonderful song-writing and solid musicianship. If you don't have this one, GET IT!! (great price, at 93 cents!!)
- Some Days Are Rocks, Some Days are Diamonds...: Released in 1996, three years after the blockbuster "Wildflowers" and three years prior to the resounding "Echo" album, this soundtrack/album features some of TP's all-time most compelling but underappreciated songs. The opening track "Walls" is filled with insightful Pettyisms about life: "Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks, some doors are open, some roads are blocked/sundowns are golden, then fade away..." There are some real good rockers here as well, including the zany "Zero" and grungy "Cimb that Hill." I also love the haunting lyrics of "Supernatural Radio":
"No more songs tonight
I'm driving to the break of day
No more words tonight
We've got enough to throw away
Now that we two are together
Don't dream this could go on forever
Like lovers do"
For you Beatles fans out there, Ringo Starr also plays drums on "Hung Up and Overdue". Overall, this is an unusual but a very rewarding Petty album,despite what the skeptics say. Give it a listen!
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