In my opinion, an absolutely fantastic compilation of tracks, true to the film and a must for any fan of either the film or great British music.
The album - 14 tracks in length - opens with a vibrant opening number from Iggy Pop, 'Lust for Life' who also contributes the wonderfully sleazy 'Nightclubbing.'
Most of the other tracks over an eclectic mix of tunes whilst inkeeping with the context of the film and its 1990s Brit/drug context.
As well as the famous 'Perfect Day' by Lou Reed, other catchy numbers include 'Mile End' by Pulp, 'Sleeper' by Atomic and '2:1' by Elastica. 'Born Sliipy' by Underworld is another fantastic addition which is now the epitome of the '90s disco culture.
I personally found one or two of the tracks - such as 'Trainspotting' by Primal Scream - not quite inkeeping with the rest of the album, or not quite living up to the exciting and provoking nature of the others and the place they had in the film (like Iggy Pop's 'Lust for Life' being played as the characters run down Princes Street being chased by the police.)
On the whole, I would reccomend this soundtrack to anyone. I would say it is not essential to have watched the film to appreciate the brilliant ethos that this album captures. If you are a fan of the film, however, I would say this album in indespensible.
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