Zero Effect: Music From The Motion Picture

The perfect soundtrack

I bought this off Amazon.com used after seeing the movie. I thought the quirky music in the movie complemented the quirkiness of the central character in the movie, and because I'm all about the quirks, I got the soundtrack. Every track -- even the incidental music from The Greyboy Allstars -- is fantastic. Among my favorite tracks are Dan Bern's "One Dance," with its great beat and charmingly plantive lyrics, and Mary Lou Lord's "Some Jingle Jangle Morning." My only beef: where's the song that Daryl Zero was singing on his bed? Oh, well, no use quibbling. October 18, 2002

What a soundtrack should be

This soundtrack works first of all because it is the perfect background music to illustrate the movie instead of being what most soundtracks are today: obnoxious collateral product to sell a bad movie. Secondly, it has a wonderfully balanced set of songs on it. It's perfect for someone who's an alt-music or folk-pop fan. December 24, 1999

Ultra catchy comp.

The "Work" label has never failed me. This album twisted my arm and drove me to by others by Dan Bern, Elvis Costello(not work), Jamiroquai, Mary Lou Lord, And more are still being hunted. Dans the man, funny and sad simultaneusly( like BenFolds5 only wittier&wackier). I remember hearing some of these songs in the movie( rare for most soundtracks). None of the songs are unlistenable, and I reccomend it to anyone who enjoys the noir style of the movie. October 2, 1999

Sooundtrack captures the escence of the movies mood.

The sound of this album portrays a real-life quality that most soundtracks don't have. The tracks by the Greyboy Allstars are great if you really liked the movie. The soundtrack is a good combination of both energy-filled tracks as well as deep emotional ones. Even though I liked the entire album, I would strongly recommend the first six songs to anyone, even if they havn't see the movie(which is, in my opinion, one of the best movies ever produced). September 25, 1999

Jazzy, moody ,and uplifting

The soundtrack for Zero Effect is an important part of the movie's atmospherics. It's an eclectic mix of soulful pop and jazz selections.

Nick Cave's "In My Arms" was a particularly apt choice. I also enjoyed being introduced to The Greyboy Allstars, an inspired 70's-funk style combo.

And how can you go wrong starting out with a rock-a-billy Elvis Costello tune? You can't. July 26, 1998

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