The Sopranos: Music From The HBO Original Series
HBO's Mafia masterpieceThe Sopranosis a remarkable television series--it's witty, creative, and truly unique. The same praises could be sung for a show's soundtrack, an odd but fun mix of beats, classic rock, and--what else?--Mafia-stapleSinatra.A3's theme "Woke Up This Morning (Chosen One Mix)" gets things off to a lively start, as does bluesmanR.L. Burnside's "It's Bad You Know" (from hisCome On Inremix album).Bob Dylan's "Gotta Serve Somebody" (from hisSlow Train Comingalbum),Bruce Springsteen's "State Trooper," andElvis Costello's "Complicated Shadows" aren't tracks you'll hear on the local classic rock station, but they work perfectly here. And when was the last time you heard bothLittle Steven & the Disciples of SoulandNick Loweon TV?  In short, a great, eclectic collection.--Jason Verlinde