Cool World (soundtrack)
| Songs from the Cool World | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by various artists | ||||
| Released | July 14, 1992 | |||
| Genre | Dance, techno, rock, acid house, synth-pop | |||
| Length | 69:26 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Producer | Various | |||
| Ralph Bakshi film soundtrack chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Songs from the Cool World | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | [1] |
Songs from the Cool World is the soundtrack album for the 1992 Ralph Bakshi film Cool World and features songs from David Bowie, Thompson Twins, Moby, and other dance and rock artists from the time. The 15 tracks included on the CD release are trimmed to 11 on the vinyl version.
The soundtrack would go on to chart in the Billboard 200.[2] Unlike the movie, the soundtrack received more favorable reviews from critics.[3][4][5]
In 2019, Warner Bros. Records reissued the album as a double-LP set containing the complete 15-song track list, in standard black and "flesh-colored" editions.
Tracklist
CD tracklist
| No. | Title | Performed by | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Real Cool World" | David Bowie | 5:24 |
| 2. | "Play with Me" | Thompson Twins | 4:06 |
| 3. | "Disappointed" (Featuring Neil Tennant) | Electronic | 4:22 |
| 4. | "Papua New Guinea" (7" Original Mix) | The Future Sound of London | 3:49 |
| 5. | "N.W.O." | Ministry | 5:30 |
| 6. | "The Witch" | The Cult | 7:03 |
| 7. | "Sex on Wheelz" (Glamour Dyke Mix) | My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult | 4:00 |
| 8. | "Ah-Ah" (Mix 1) | Moby | 3:30 |
| 9. | "Mindless" | Mindless | 4:03 |
| 10. | "Next Is the E" (Long Arms Mix) | Moby | 4:40 |
| 11. | "Do That Thang" (Polite Mix) | Da Juice | 5:22 |
| 12. | "Her Sassy Kiss" | My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult | 3:51 |
| 13. | "Greedy" | Pure | 4:46 |
| 14. | "Under" | Brian Eno | 5:19 |
| 15. | "Industry and Seduction" | Tom Bailey | 3:22 |
| Total length: | 69:26 | ||
LP tracklist
Side A
| No. | Title | Performed by | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Real Cool World" | David Bowie | 5:24 |
| 2. | "Play with Me" | Thompson Twins | 4:06 |
| 3. | "Disappointed" (Featuring Neil Tennant) | Electronic | 4:22 |
| 4. | "Papua New Guinea" (7" Original Mix) | The Future Sound of London | 3:49 |
| 5. | "The Witch" | The Cult | 7:03 |
Side B
| No. | Title | Performed by | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6. | "N.W.O." | Ministry | 5:30 |
| 7. | "Sex on Wheelz" (Glamour Dyke Mix) | My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult | 4:00 |
| 8. | "Ah-Ah" (Mix 1) | Moby | 3:30 |
| 9. | "Industry and Seduction" | Tom Bailey | 3:22 |
| 10. | "Next Is the E" (Long Arms Mix) | Moby | 4:40 |
| 11. | "Under" | Brian Eno | 5:19 |
Other songs
- "My Ideal", performed by Maurice Chevalier
- "The Devil Goes Drugs", performed by My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult
- "Holli's Groove", performed by My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult (Retitled version of "Strippers Only")
- "Sesusa", performed by My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult (Retitled version of "The Smash-Up")
- "Let's Make Love", performed by Kim Basinger and Frank Sinatra Jr. (Not included in the soundtrack)
- "That Old Black Magic", performed by Frank Sinatra Jr.
Charts
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[6] | 89 |
References
- ^ "Cool World [Original Soundtrack] – Original Soundtrack". Allmusic.
- ^ "Various Artists Songs From "Cool World" Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
- ^ Goldfine, Scott (February 19, 2025). "Various Artists — Soundtrack: Cool World (1992)". Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ Sinclair, Paul (October 29, 2019). "Songs from the Cool World / new 2LP coloured vinyl pressing on the way – SuperDeluxeEdition". Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ "SONGS FROM THE COOL WORLD". www.connollyco.com. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ "Various Artists Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. United States. Retrieved July 4, 2018.