The Big Lebowski OST

Posted on June 9, 2015 by emmakwall

The Big Lebowski – soundtrack review

I’m pretty sure most film fans go through their ‘Big Lebowski’ phase. I know it was certainly a film I loved and quoted (and quoted…..and quoted) when I was a teenager. And you know, still to this day I’m not completely sure what happened. The kidnapping, the porn stars and nihilists. The Jesus. The bowling tournament. Talk about a complicated plot.

But today we’re here to discuss the film’s soundtrack. Which I’ve owned for goodness how many years, but (pay attention here kids) this is what happens when you look after something – it still works fine.

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The Big Lebowski soundtrack is very similar to the film. Eclectic, slightly odd and very far out man. It’s a groovy soundtrack but some of the tracks are just flat out weird and taken from the context of the film, just sound, well – flat out weird. But luckily there are enough decent tracks to pull it through and actually, it’s better than I remembered. There are tracks on here by Elvis Costello and Nina Simone and of course the AWESOME Gipsy Kings cover of Hotel California – which I just adore.

Plus, how funny is this scene?

My second favourite track is Kenny Rogers & The First Edition – Just Dropped In. I simply cannot listen to this track without dancing. Even if I’m sitting down, my shoulders WILL take over – guaranteed. And film score fans don’t fear, Coen brothers regular Carter Burwell is on here too – obviously. Duh. He wrote the main score.

All in all this isn’t some perfect compilation, but it suits the film and there’s undoubtedly something for everyone. And if someone says it’s rubbish, do you know what I’ll say back?

Yeah…..well…..that’s just like…….your opinion man.

Or even….(it depends on my mood that day)…..

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  1. jameshaseltine says:
    June 9, 2015 at 16:46

    I’ve never listened to the soundtrack as a single entity but I need to rewatch the film again soon so I’ll let it hit me like an Alabama Slammer and hope noone pisses on my rug while I’m away.

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    • emmakwall says:
      June 15, 2015 at 22:16

      It fits the film beautifully but not something I’d listen to all the time. I have the songs I reeeeeally like (Gipsy Kings!) on Spotify anyway 🙂

      So what is an Alabama Slamer? I think I’d like it!

      I’ll keep my fingers crossed for your rug 🙂

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  2. The Vern says:
    June 9, 2015 at 16:10

    This is what happens when you find a stranger in the alps. Yeah this is a movie I was not a fan when I first saw it, but It has indeed grown on me. I love that the soundtrack is as odd and crazy as the film

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  3. Jay says:
    June 9, 2015 at 14:06

    I love this, and I love the music in it. The two are inseparable really. Great post, brought back some good memories for sure.

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  4. theipc says:
    June 9, 2015 at 13:49

    Clam!!!!!!!!

    Not my favorite movie……. : (((((((((((((((((( But —–> YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!

    Love Pen!!!

    P.S. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  5. The Telltale Mind says:
    June 9, 2015 at 13:42

    I have never seen this film. Never wanted to when it came out and really still have no inkling or desire to. Weird eh?

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  6. David says:
    June 9, 2015 at 13:36

    I love Carter Burwell. Great idea for a post, #bestestpalever!

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  7. By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff says:
    June 9, 2015 at 12:23

    This awesome Ems! You’ve reminded me why I love this movie so much!😊😊😊💖💖💖

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  8. Marta says:
    June 9, 2015 at 12:00

    Great Emma! I love this movie and the Jesus scene is just awesome 🙂

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  9. Jordan Dodd says:
    June 9, 2015 at 11:14

    Okay now reading this over again, I must watch the movie again. It is just toooooo good. And poor Donnie!!!

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  10. Jordan Dodd says:
    June 9, 2015 at 11:14

    Great post!! One of my favourite Coen movies, and there are so many good ones to choose from! I haven’t heard this OST, sounds like I should check it out!!

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    • emmakwall says:
      June 9, 2015 at 11:47

      Thanks very much Jordan!!!! Yeah I’ve always loved this film. This and Fargo are my two favourites 🙂

      Definitely check it out!! You’re a groovy kind of dude aren’t you? I think you’d like this! 🙂

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