Little
Shop Of Horrors
This soundtrack to one of the best
musical/horror/comedies is lively and upbeat, and is a wonderful
souvenir for those who adore the film. For those unfamiliar with
1986's "Little Shop of Horrors", this album is
nonetheless a fantastic collection of broadway-style songs,
conveying the tale of a meek flower-shop assistant who nurtures a
rare species of talking plant until it becomes hungry for
blood(!!!). This is a completely tongue-in-cheek modern take on
50's B-movies, with wacky characters belting out these great tunes
which boast some of the most outrageous yet ingenious lyrics. The
actors Ellen Greene, Rick Moranis, Steve Martin and Levi Stubbs
(of the Four Tops, who voices the plant Audrey II) all shine as
singers as well. It's all a whole lot of fun, and the musical
styles are varied, ranging from honky-tonk to doo-wop to
straightforward rock n' roll.
For those familiar with the musical stage play,
the songs on this album vary slightly; some tunes were not used in
the film and therefore do not appear here (no big loss IMHO) and
there is an added track "Mean Green Mother From Outerspace"
to go with the movie's altered ending. Of all the great movie
soundtracks out there, this is a true favourite of mine which
never ceases to please. Plant this one in your CD player and watch
it grow for you. -- Barry Knobel
