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The Rocky Horror Picture Show was based on the stage show with music and lyrics by Richard O’Brian who also appears in this kitsch and camp cult movie. Notable for the debut of the rock singer Meat Loaf. (US:49)
“This is one of the very few soundtracks I could listen to from start to finish. It's not trying to pretend to be something it isn't. It's cheesy but fun and I think all the cast play their characters really well. There are a few weak points, like I'd be quite happy if Meatloaf didn't make an appearance, and a few of the songs are overexposed but that doesn't lessen the enjoyment.”
“Almost every track is memorable and those that aren't are still really good. Even without ever seeing the movie, the album can still play like an ingenious concept album.”
“Anyone can do kitsch but, doing it well is not easy. This one, though, works incredibly via the enthusiasm and belief in the outlandishness of what they're interpreting that's evident from everyone involved. It's fast, funny, kooky, crazy and entertains.”
“Campy is an overused adjective, but it can't possibly be used enough when describing this record. Still, if thousands can sing along line for line, that must count for something.”
“The stunning thing about The Rocky Horror Picture Show soundtrack was not how accurate it is as a send up of seventies pop culture, but how, despite that, it stands on its own as a really good rock record. It is funny, but also, bombastic, funky, swaggering and even moving in places. For all its splendour, there isn't a great deal of rock music from the time (or for that matter since) which can match it.”
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