Charmed: The Book Of Shadows

Performer: Original Soundtrack/Original TV Soundtrack/Various Artists
Distributor: Image Entertainment

Notes: Original Soundtrack/Original TV Soundtrack/Various Artists: Dido, Liz Phair, Sarah Brightman, Sarah McLachlan, Shivaree, Ashlee Simpson, The Donnas, Vanessa Carlton, Zero 7, Missy Higgins, Butterfly Boucher. While it isn't much more tied into the action on the show than the first Charmed soundtrack was, Charmed: The Book of Shadows streamlines its approach, focusing on female artists both loud and gentle rather than the willy-nilly, grab-bag feel that Charmed too often had. Though the soundtrack boasts more than a few well-known names, like Sarah McLachlan, Vanessa Carlton, Dido, the Donnas, and Liz Phair, several of the collection's highlights belong to some of the slightly under-the-radar artists. Missy Higgins' "Unbroken" is a piece of whimsical singer/songwriter pop that sounds (pleasantly) like Fiona Apple-lite, while Butterfly Boucher's "I Can't Make Me" treads similarly breezy, alternative singer/songwriter territory. Meanwhile, Shivaree's "I Close My Eyes" has a twangy, sexy undercurrent that sets it apart from the album's sometimes too ethereal feel. A few forays into a dance-oriented sound (David Garcia and High Spies' remix of "Pieces of Me," the Swiss American Federation Club Mix of Sarah Brightman's "Free") aren't entirely successful, but they add a little diversity to the soundtrack without making it sound too scattered. In fact, Charmed: The Book of Shadows plays a lot more like a handmade mixtape or playlist than a soundtrack full of promotional opportunities, which can only be to its credit. ~ Heather Phares

Click Here for Shipping Options and Policies

Shipping or Dimension weight in pounds: 0.25