Out of Sight [1998 OST] (1998)

About this title: Elmore Leonard stories are inherently stylish, as are many of the films based on his books. Unfortunately, that's not always the case with the soundtracks. Jackie Brown, Quentin Tarantino's adaptation of Rum Punch, was the exception that proved the rule -- a smart, unpredictable collection of '70s soul that captured the feeling of the film and stood as a great album on its own terms. Only a few months after Jackie Brown, another excellent Leonard soundtrack was released -- one that equals its predecessor in quality and, in terms of pure originality, exceeds it. For his adaptation of Dutch's ... read more

Tracks:

1. It's Your Thing [Isley/Isley/Isley]
2. I Think You Flooded It [Holmes]
3. Watermelon Man [Hancock]
4. Jailbreak [Holmes]
5. Ain't That a Kick in the Head [Cahn/VanHeusen]
6. The Trunk Scene [Holmes]
7. Foley Pt. 2 [Holmes]
8. Rip Rip [Holmes]
9. Spanish Grease [Bobo/Lastie]
10. Fight the Power, Pt. 2 [Isley/Isley/Isley]
11. Tub Scene [Holmes]
12. One Note Samba [Hendricks/Jobim/Men]
13. The Drive to Ripley's [Holmes]
14. Bitch Out [Holmes]
15. No More Time Outs [Holmes]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.