Whip It is the kind of movie that you wish would not end. The excitement it generates is electric, whether its set in the lead character Bliss's everyday life or her secret life as a roller derby queen. These punk songs by groups I never heard before are amazing! Garage rock is back! I am so grateful to director Drew Barrymore for putting these all in one package! When I hear the songs, every time I am transported back to that roller derby in the warehouse and this scene is a far cry from anything I have ever seen before. My personal experience with roller skates is much more innocent, early eighties roller rinks moving to disco tunes like "Freak Out" or "Funkytown." These songs for the most part are current and bring a fresh outlook for rock with a hope that punk can still survive in the world of hip-hop and teen pop.
The first track that caught my attention was not a new song but a new remix of the classic "Lollipop" by the Chordettes. What a way to update a classic! The repetitious nature rather than monotonous is actually infectious. Makes me want to check out Squeak E Clean and Desert Eagles other remixes. Checking out the new chicks, gotta love Tilly and the Wall, "Pot Kettle Black", Peaches "Boys Wanna Be Her" and The Go! Team, "Doing it Right". These ladies let it all hang out with a passion reminiscent of the Runaways and the Ramones who are also happily featured with "Sheena is a Punk Rocker" Drew even includes a couple non punk tracks with Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and 38 Special's "Caught Up in You" which were used in the film and suprisingly don't ruin the girrrrrrl effect created by these rock goddesses. A few guys get in there like Adam Green with Har Mar Superstar covering "Never My Love" and Landon Pigg who plays Bliss's love interest is featured in his song "High Times" that's heard in the film. His track is kind of raw and unpolished but it helps make this collection so rockin'! Just put this disc on when you have chores or even at your desk at work. Even better than caffeine, it WILL get your energy up!
Recommended tracks(though all are great):
Pot Kettle Black--Tilly and the Wall
Boys Wanna Be Her--Peaches
Bang On--The Breeders
Lollipop (Squeak E. Clean & Desert Eagles Remix)--The Chordettes
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