Various - Music From And Inspired By John Carpenters Escape From LA

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Review by Adam Ranck

Album Review: Music From And Inspired By John Carpenter’s Escape From L.A. Released in 1996, this eclectic soundtrack isn’t just your average movie tie-in—it’s a genre-blurring beast that feels like it crawled straight out of the dystopian wasteland of Los Angeles itself. With contributions from various artists spanning electronic, rock, heavy metal, and industrial styles, this album packs a punch that’s as chaotic and thrilling as the film it accompanies. Labels like Lava, Atlantic, and A&M Records threw their weight behind it, and you can tell—they weren’t messing around. Let’s dive into two standout tracks that make this album unforgettable. First up is “Professional Widow” by Tori Amos, remixed for the occasion. It’s not what you’d expect on a hard-hitting soundtrack, but damn if it doesn’t work. The original piano-driven version gets a gritty makeover here, with pounding drums and an almost hypnotic energy. You don’t forget this track because it’s got layers—soft vulnerability wrapped in steel-plated production. It’s haunting, edgy, and somehow still feels personal amidst all the chaos. Then there’s “Fire In The Hole” by White Zombie, which hits like a freight train made of riffs. If you’re into thrashy grooves and Rob Zombie’s signature snarl, this one sticks to your brain like gum on hot asphalt. It’s relentless, loud, and unapologetically over-the-top—basically everything you want when you think about escaping a post-apocalyptic prison planet. This song alone could fuel a mosh pit or a high-speed chase scene, depending on your vibe. The rest of the album keeps the momentum going, blending nu-metal crunch with alternative rock grit and even some industrial weirdness. Tracks like “Et Tu Brute?” (yes, spelled two different ways) and “Sweat” showcase how diverse yet cohesive the project feels. Whether you’re headbanging or zoning out to atmospheric instrumentals like “Dawn,” there’s something here for everyone who loves heavy sounds with a cinematic twist. What makes this collection so memorable isn’t just its connection to John Carpenter’s cult classic—it’s how it captures the raw intensity of the mid-’90s music scene. From Russia to Australia, Bulgaria to Canada, this record traveled far and wide, proving that good music knows no borders. Credit goes to producers like Daniel Savage and mastering guru Stephen Marcussen for keeping things tight, while execs like Jason Flom and Kevin Weaver clearly had faith in letting these artists run wild. In hindsight, Music From And Inspired By… feels like a time capsule of its era—a mixtape born from the intersection of grunge hangovers, metal resurgence, and electronic experimentation. But here’s the kicker: listening to it today, it doesn’t feel dated at all. Maybe it’s the apocalyptic themes, maybe it’s the sheer audacity of throwing so many genres into one pot, but this album holds up better than most soundtracks twice its age. So yeah, if you’re looking for an underrated gem that punches harder than nostalgia itself, give this one a spin. Just don’t blame us if “Professional Widow” ends up stuck in your head for days—or if you suddenly find yourself wanting to drive really fast through a neon-lit cityscape.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Can't Even Breathe4:53
Escape From The Prison Planet4:55
Paisley4:49
Dawn4:35
Professional Widow4:31
Foot On The Gas3:59
Sweat3:36
10 Seconds Down3:39
Blame (L.A. Remix)3:50
Et Tu Brute?
Pottery2:55
Cut Me Out3:02
Et Tu Bruté?2:17
The One3:59
Fire In The Hole3:09

Video

Gravity Kills - Blame
Sugar Ray - 10 Seconds Down (Official Music Video)
Toadies - Cut Me Out
TOOL - Sweat (Audio)

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Catalog Numbers

  • 92714-2
  • 92714-4
  • 2072
  • 7567927142
  • CD 92714
  • KPAMC-A 128
  • 7567-92714-4
  • 7567-92714-2
  • A2 92714

Labels

  • Lava, Atlantic
  • Music World
  • K.P.A. Records
  • Lava
  • A&M Records

Listen online

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  • kuunnella verkossa
  • online luisteren
  • lyssna på nätet
  • escuchar en línea
  • online anhören
  • lytte på nettet
  • ascolta in linea
  • ouvir online

Formats

  • CD
  • Compilation
  • Cassette
  • Unofficial Release
  • Album
  • Club Edition

Companies

RoleCompany
Manufactured ByAtlantic Recording Corporation
Distributed ByAtlantic Recording Corporation
Phonographic Copyright (p)Atlantic Recording Corporation
Copyright (c)Paramount Pictures
Made ByWEA Manufacturing Inc.
Pressed BySpecialty Records Corporation
Mastered AtPrecision Mastering
Published ByEMI Music Publishing
Recorded AtThe Edge
Produced AtWarzone Recorders
Mixed AtWarzone Recorders
Record CompanyBMG Direct Marketing, Inc.

Credits

RoleCredit
CoordinatorBrian Courville
Executive-ProducerJason Flom, Kevin Weaver
Mastered ByStephen Marcussen
ProducerDaniel Savage
Executive ProducerJason Flom, Kevin Weaver
OtherBrian Courville

Notes

  • Recorded At: Sound Arts Studios, Houston, Texas
  • Tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 contained in the film.
  • Track 1:
  • Published by EMI Music Publishing, BMI.
  • Recorded at The Edge, Libertyville, IL
  • Track 2:
  • Published by Tool, ASCAP.
  • Recorded at Sound City, Los Angeles, CA.
  • From the "EP" Opiate
  • Track 3:
  • Published by Warner Chappell Music Publishing/Famous Music Corporation, ASCAP.
  • Recorded at NRG Studios & Larabee Studios.
  • Track 4:
  • Published by Interscope Pearl Music/Warner-Tamerlane Music Corp., BMI.
  • Recorded at Sound Arts, Houston, TX.
  • Track 5:
  • Published by Latino Buggerveil Music, ASCAP.
  • Recorded at Music Lane, Austin, TX.
  • Track 6:
  • Published by Warner Chappell Music Publihsing, BMI.
  • Recorded at Image Recording Studios
  • Track 7:
  • Published by TVT Music Inc., ASCAP.
  • Recorded at Morrissound, Tampa, FL.
  • Additional recording, production and mix at Warzone Recorders, Chicago, IL.
  • Track 8:
  • Published by Sword And Stone, ASCAP.
  • Recorded at Delgany, County Wicklow, Ireland.
  • Track 9:
  • Published by Spurburn Music/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., BMI.
  • Recorded at Luxa Pan Studios.
  • Track 10:
  • Published by Warner Chappell Music Publishing, BMI.
  • Recorded at Excello Studios, Brooklyn & The Magic Shop, NYC.
  • Track 11:
  • Published by Clutch, ASCAP.
  • Recorded at Uncle Punchy's Studio.
  • Track 12:
  • Published by Just Cabbage Music, BMI.
  • Recorded at Don Fury Studios, vocals recorded at Upstart Studios.
  • Mixed at Sabella Recording Studios.
  • Track 13:
  • Published by Gut Bank Music, BMI.
  • Recorded at Cove City Sound.
  • Track 14:
  • Published by Oh My Rib Is Broke Music/Maverick Music Inc./WB Music Corp., ASCAP Administered by Warner Music Corp.
  • Recorded at Sound City Studios, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Track 14's song "Can't Even Breathe" ends at 3:39 with silence until 4:47 and a quote from the movie plays, "Welcome to the human race."
  • Manufactured and distributed by Warner Music Australia. A Warner Music Group Company.
  • Total time: 54:11
  • Лицензионное соглашение № 258/М3
  • Made in Germany.
  • Tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are in the film.
  • ℗ 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
  • Motion picture artwork, photos, TM & Copyright © 1996 Paramount Pictures.
  • All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, hiring, lending, public-perfomance and broadcasting of this recording prohibited!
  • Lava Records, manufactured and distributed by Atlantic Recording Corporation,. A Time Warner company.
  • Made in Germany by "Warner Logo" Warner Music Manufacturing Europe. / LC 0121 / GEMA/BIEM / CA 851 / UPC: 0 7567-92714-2 6
  • Mastered at Precision Mastering.
  • Tracks 1 to 3, 5 to 8 contained in the film.
  • 1: Published by EMI Music Publishing, BMI. Recorded at The Edge, Libertyville, IL. Stabbing Westward perform courtesy of Columbia Records. ℗ 1996 Columbia Records.
  • 2: Published by Tool, ASCAP. Recorded at Sound City, Los Angeles, CA. Tool perform courtesy of Zoo Entertainment. From the "EP" Opiate. ℗ 1992 BMG Music.
  • 3: Published by Warner Chappell Music Publishing / Famous Music Corporation, ASCAP. Recorded at NRG Studios & Larrabee Studios. White Zombie perform courtesy of Geffen Recording Corporation.
  • 4: Published by Interscope Pearl Music / Warner-Tamerlane Music Corp., BMI. Recorded at Sound Arts, Houston, TX. Toadies perform courtesy of Interscope Records.
  • 5: Published by Latino Buggerveil Music, ASCAP. Recorded at Music Lane, Austin TX. Mixed at Arlyn Studios. Butthole Surfers perform courtesy of Capitol Records. ℗ 1996 Capitol Records.
  • 6: Published by Warner Chappell Music Publishing, BMI. Recorded at Image Recording Studios. Sugar Ray perform courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation.
  • 7: Published by TVT Music Inc., ASCAP. Recorded at Morrissound, Tampa, FL. Additional recording, production and mix at Warzone Recorders, Chicago, IL. Gravy Kills perform courtesy of TVT Records. ℗ 1996 TVT Records.
  • 8: Published by Sword and Stone, ASCAP. Recorded at Delgany, County Wicklow, Ireland. Tori Amos performs courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation.
  • 9: Published by Spurburn Music / Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., BMI. Produced under license from Warner Bros. Records Inc. Recorded at Luxa Pan Studios. Mixed for Luxa Pan Productions Inc. Ministry perform courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc. ℗ 1996 Warner Bros. Records Inc. by arrangement with Warner Special Products.
  • 10: Published by Warner Chappell Music Publishing, BMI. Recorded at Excello Studios, Brooklyn & The Magic Shop, NYC. Orange 9mm perform courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation.
  • 11: Published by Clutch, ASCAP. Recorded at Uncle Punchy's Studio. Clutch perform courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation.
  • 12: Published by Just Cabbage Music, BMI. Recorded at Don Fury Studios, vocals recorded at Upstart Studios. Mixed at Sabella Recording Studios. CIV performs courtesy of Lava / Atlantic Recording Corporation.
  • 13: Published by Gut Bank Music, BMI. Recorded at Cove City Sound. Sexpod perform courtesy of Slab Recordings. ℗ 1996 Slab Recorings.
  • 14: Published by Oh My Rib Is Broke Music / Maverick Music Inc. / WB Music Corp., ASCAP administered by Warner Music Corp. Recorded at Sound City Studios, Los Angeles, CA. Deftones perform courtesy of Maverick Records.

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  • Barcode: 0 7567-92714-2 6
  • Matrix / Runout: [Specialty 'S' logo] 3 92714-2 RE-1 OLY@@01
  • Matrix / Runout (Mother/Stamper Variant 1): M1S8
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 2U2L
  • Matrix / Runout (Mother/Stamper Variant 2): M1S2
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 2U2W
  • Barcode: 0 7567-92714-4 0
  • Barcode (Text): 0 7567-92714-2 6
  • Barcode (Scanned): 075679271426
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  • Matrix / Runout: ELA 181296 S
  • Other: KJF-31-867
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 0573
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI L012
  • Matrix / Runout: 756792714-2 WME
  • Label Code: LC 0121
  • Barcode (String): 075679271426
  • Matrix / Runout: A3 *1D* 2-92714
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI L432
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 7455

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Music From And Inspired By John Carpenter's Escape From L.A.* is a wild mix of genres and styles, featuring heavy hitters like hard rock, industrial, and even nu metal. Released in 1996, it brought together artists from around the globe, with tracks like "Professional Widow" by Tori Amos and "The One" by Metallica’s James Hetfield. It wasn’t just tied to the movie—it was its own chaotic soundtrack experience. Plus, Brian Courville, listed as both coordinator and in other roles, seemed to wear multiple hats behind the scenes!

Comments

kasajeti
kasajeti
2025-03-05
I remember when I found this CD in my small hometown record store (back when they actually HAD record stores) and I said to myself 'this cover art is is f'n crazy - I'm buying this!' and in about an hour Maynard James Keenan became one of my lifelong favorite vocalists. About 2-5yrs later Tool became a household name, but I always laugh that the weird art is how I found this band in HS.
owenmatthess
owenmatthess
2025-03-05
TOOL Don't drip your sweat on my tool!!! ?
dongdong65
dongdong65
2025-03-04
heard them for the 1st time at Lolapalooza 1993 - what a day that was... hooked ever since (also with Rage, Alice and Primus... damn 30 years ago - CRAZY)
paraselenic
paraselenic
2025-03-04
It's 2022, and I'm still here Sweating, Maynard
rootsymom
rootsymom
2025-03-04
Ted Cruz. Wins the whitehouse 2024!
mrtimhouse
mrtimhouse
2025-03-03
Gonna fuck us until they stuff that’s on the wall and we don’t get to go to school no way
hykurniawan
hykurniawan
2025-03-03
Any and all missing children’s that we’re not placed on lifts unfortunately Vicky are probably not around unless you can prove that they are and that’s what’s up right now
greenebusiness4
greenebusiness4
2025-03-02
They take me home it takes me home
cateyesandfashion
cateyesandfashion
2025-03-02
Evidently we had a bunch of assholes occupying this part of the building here and we had to systematically remove them like it with any kind of termite a roach it’s embarrassing