The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975 Film)

I first watched this movie at a movie night at my soon to be boyfriend's house in 9th grade. After that I became obsessed with this movie! I later watched it again on tv by myself at home, and I realized that its one of those films, that just seems to be better if you're watching it with a group of really close friends. So, when my boyfriend gave me the soundtrack for V-day, (hahaha!) I was extactic after listening to it for the first time! Even though I was by myself, it brought back all the magic of the movie, both of the film itself, and of the craziness that insued while we were watching it! This is truly one of those soundtracks that can be listened to just for itself, and not for the movie! Known of the songs sound the same, and they all kinda make you sit up and go "What did they just say!?!?!" hahaha! Its a surprising and delighting album, and definately worth a buy, whether you've seen the film or not! And if you haven't, one listen to it, and you'll want to!


Wonderful!   October 1, 1999
6 out of 7 found this review helpful

I never knew music could be this addictive and truthful until I heard the soundtrack to RHPS. Some of the songs are laugh-out-loud like-"Sweet Transvestite", and even the shyest dancer will be up and boogieing to "Hot Patootie Bless My Soul". While "Rose Tint My World/I'm Going Home" brought tears to my eyes with its soulfulness and honesty. Everyone who loves music will love this soundtrack!!


Good stuff!   October 10, 2001
Itamar Katz (Ramat-Gan, Israel)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

The human race - or at least those who saw The Rocky Horror Picture Show - is generally divided into two parts: those who loved it and those who hated it. It's just that kind of movie. You can't be indifferent. The main reason, of course, is that it's one of a kind, and entirely original - try to stick a certain genre label on it. It just doesn't work. Note that it's usually defined not as 'musical' or 'science-fiction' but as 'cult movie'. That's really basically what it is - it's more than a movie. Going to see 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' is not just going to a movie; it's a social event.

It goes without saying that this soundtrack is a must have for those die-hard fans who go to the movie every weekend wearing make-up and one strange costume or the other, know the entire thing by heart and shout all the in-between jokes at exactly the right moment. But even those who didn't really like the movie will find it hard to deny that it's got some GOOD MUSIC. Not many musical/rock-opera writers put as much thought into the music as Richard O'brien; Pete Townshend of The Who is the only one I can think of. The tunes on this soundtrack are extremely fun, terribly addictive and, in many cases, really, really good.

Like the movie, the music is hard to classify. It's frequently associated with punk, but I find it much more connected with the glam-rock phenomena, particularly David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust character, and also the appearence of bands like Queen and Aerosmith. It also takes quite a lot from the first rock operas of the late 60s by The Who and The Kinks, though it's a lot farther-out than, for instance, The Who's 'Tommy'; and unlike those it was written specifically to be performed on stage. Ironically, the 'Tommy' movie, made several years after the album, almost looked like a rip-off of 'Rocky'. Anyway, it has a lot to do with Ziggy Stardust, including a lot of piano and sax. Like a good rock album, it's diverse, featuring hard rockers as well as heart-tearing ballads, and all with a lot of humor.

Of course everybody knows 'Time Warp', one of the catchiest tunes in history, but it's by far not the best track here. The best ones are mostly those performed by Tim Curry or by O'brien himself, most notably Curry's hard rocking 'Sweet Transvestite' and his soft, beautiful ballad 'I'm Going Home', and O'briens introduction to the soundtrack and the movie, the excellent 'Science Fiction/Double Feature'. Also excellent is O'brien's bit on the otherwise mediocre 'Over At The Frankenstein Place'. Meat Loaf's classic-rock style song 'Hot Patootie (Bless My Soul)' is another great, catchy song, Jonathan Adams on 'Eddie' is great, and so is the unforgettable love song 'Damnit Janet'. Above all, the epic 'Rose Tint My World', featuring most of the cast. Two songs were left out, which is unfortunate ('Planet, Schmanet, Janet' really should have been here; it was a great song) but that's okay. Also, the 'Time Warp' remix is better avoided (as are most remixes). A great album all around, mostly for fans but not only. One of the best soundtracks around.


This is one of the best CD's you'll ever own!   January 24, 1999
4 out of 5 found this review helpful

I've probably seen the movie 15 times, and the music is what i really love about it! There aren't any songs on here that i don't like, and a few of the best are: "Science Fiction Double Feature," "Hot Patootie Bless my soul (i really love that rock and roll)," and "I'm going home." If you love the movie, or love good music, you have to buy this Soundtrack! Now!


THE GREATEST SOUNDTRACK AND CD OF ALL TIME!!!!!   November 29, 1998
rsteinb1@san.rr.com (San Diego, Ca.)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

"Rocky Horror Picture Show" is not only the best movie ever, but it also has the best soundtrack ever, too!!!!!! The music is so much fun, and it has everything -- from extreeeeme rock 'n roll ("Sweet Transvestite") to powerful ballads ("I'm Going Home"). The RHPS soundtrack has changed my life! If you look closely and listen attentively to the lyrics, there is so much more to this movie than anyone could ever see at first glance. After listening to the CD for a few days, you'll learns all the lyrics and only want to listen to Rocky! I've gotten rid of all of my other CDs because I only listen to RHPS!!!!! It's such a great CD, and you have to get it!!!! Whether you like the movie or not, you have to admit it has the greatest music you can find out there! In the words of Frank N Furter --

"GIVE YOURSELF OVER TO ABSOLUTE PLEASURE. SWIM THE WARM WATERS OF SINS OF THE FLESH, EROTIC NIGHTMARES BEYOND ANY MEASURE, AND SENSUAL DAYDREAMS TO TREASURE FOREVER!

DON'T DREAM IT!!! BE IT!!!!!