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June 29, 2007

Any Soundtrack Geeks Out There?

SimpsonsI loved soundtracks as a kid, from Ghostbusters (a rare Bus Boys track!!) to Raiders of the Lost Ark. When my peers were learning about, say, the Cure or the Smiths, I was geeking out over the Caddyshack soundtrack. Hell, I even memorized Mel Brooks' History of the World Pt. 1 via vinyl. Go on, make fun -- I read all the movie tie-ins, too -- but I recently scored a great interview with Cheap Trick's Robin Zander mainly because I still own the Up the Creek soundtrack.

Anyway, just got a PR email for the new Simpsons movie soundtrack (out July 31 -- movie is out July 27, click here for the awesome website). No Danny Elfman, strangely enough. Instead, the score was created by composer Hans Zimmer, who was once a member of the Buggles. Two versions of the soundtrack will be available: the standard jewel case and "a limited edition in a Homer-approved bright pink donut case, complete with multicolored sprinkles, which is supplied in a classic bakery take-out box." The geek in me is loving that.

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