Six Feet Under
Lest you think HBO's magnificent mortuary "dramedy" has no more cards to play after its Golden Globe coup, the fine folks atSix Feet Undergo and unearth one of TV's finest soundtracks. Proving true to the show's characters, the music here represents high camp (Julie London's "Yummy Yummy Yummy," the dearly departedPeggy Lee's "I Love Being Here with You"), sexy chill-out-room music, gritty rock, plus a dose of classic soul and folk. It's easy to see rebellious Claire secluded in her room, jamming to theDandy Warhols' cagey "Bohemian Like You," while, say, Nate and Brenda devour an expensive bottle of Pinot Grigio while listening to the ethereal buzz bandZero 7("Distractions") and muted dance-floor beats fromLamb("Heaven"). These are songs that mesh with, rather than intrude upon the scenes of L.A.'s other dark side. Hey, we all have to go sometime; it may as well be to the tune of a great song.--Kristy Martin