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Nfared’s Soundtrack Review

The Longest Mile





Movie soundtracks usually go hand in hand with the movie they accompany. Certain
songs are selected for certain scenes and then some songs are just appropriate
for the movie overall. While the Longest Mile Soundtrack does encompass the
general feel of the movie, there is something missing. It is usually an added
bonus when you can take the soundtrack away from the movie and still enjoy the
listen. However, stripped of the movie, this soundtrack is at best a mixtape
gone wrong.



Nelly seems to still be confused about whether or not he is the king of R&B or a
rap star. While Fly Away has great production (Rashad Hill) and a strong message
about overcoming struggles in life, Nelly’s rapping/singing combination is just
plain irritating (especially seeing as how he is not particularly talented at
either). He’s with the beat, behind the beat; he is all over the place. Nelly’s
delivery makes it a tremendous challenge to hear the message in the lyrics.
Though fans are not really doing too much lyric listening these days, the
opportunity to do so should still be considered, especially given the premise of
the movie this song is associated with. Here, it is a total afterthought.



Trillville and the BME Click make an appearance with Infultrate. Their effort
though, is about as memorable as where you put your car keys. Beyond Emperor
Searcy’s uninspiring production, the disconnect between the song title and the
subject matter in the verses is amazingly disconcerting, even for a rap song.
Most songs don’t necessarily have a point per se, but listening to this song you
have to wonder what in the hell they are talking about. Trillville is known for
their club bangers and songs that make you jump. At least with those songs, one
can grasp the subject matter. Here, it sounds as if the group should stick to
their regular formula and stay away from unfamiliar territory.



D12 proves why they have never achieved commercial success with My Ballz. This
song is full of football references that are supposed to be humorous, but end up
being strange at best. D12 never has been considered a normal rap group, and
there is essentially nothing wrong with that. However, there is a thin line
between being extremely creative and unattractively odd. This song crosses that
line by several yards, with the end result being a track that is difficult to
listen to all the way through. Wait, it gets better. The song is over four
minutes long. If you weren’t a D12 fan before, the four plus minutes of My Ballz
will not do anything to convert you.



The ever-cool TI is probably the highlight of the soundtrack. Bounce Like This
is catchy and smooth. Though your basic TI track, his confidence continues to
make an interesting listen. The production, by Nick Fury, makes you move, but it
also makes you smile. A happy go lucky track it is not, but there is a playful
quality embedded in the sound. T.I.’s flow is calm and easy. It is almost
unnoticeable that the song is almost five minutes long as TI ends the last verse
and the track fades away. While you may not listen to the track over and over
again as with some of T.I. other noticeable hits, this track saves a soundtrack
that is sinking fast.


Final Grade
With a star-studded cast including Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, and Nelly this
movie has promise. Then again though, a lot of stars in one place does not mean
an enjoyable final product, as with this soundtrack. With songs by Lil Wayne,
Akon, Murphy Lee and others, the expectation would be a soundtrack that was more
thought out and creative. In the end though, see the movie, but leave the
soundtrack on the shelf. Final Grade D+


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