Sound of Superman

There are 14 days remaining until the release of Superman Returns on Tuesday, June 27 at various worldwide 10pm screenings. The film, directed by Bryan Singer (The Usual Suspects, X-Men, X2) is the first Superman feature film in almost two decades, and stars acting newcomer Brandon Routh as the iconic Man of Steel.


As usual, there will be a scored soundtrack released to accompany the feature film: Superman Returns composed by John Ottman, which will be in stores June 27. In addition, there will be a various artists compilation released on June 13 from Rhino/Wea titled Sound of Superman. The comp features various modern alternative rock bands and artists playing songs about, er, Superman, or about what it takes to be a hero. Cool beans. Several cover songs of classic Superman-inspired tunes are on this album, which really are nowhere near up to par with their original recorded versions (see final two songs to judge for yourself). I have up a few selected tracks, which should last a week. There will be more Superman-related posts coming in the next couple of days, since he is my fav'rit. Enjoy.


American Hi-Fi - The Rescue
Plain White T's - It's So Easy
Maxeen - Save Me
Nightmare of You - Waitin' for a Superman (The Flaming Lips cover)
BONUS:
The Flaming Lips - Waitin' for a Superman

Additional info:
Superman
Sound of Superman @MySpace

Buy Sound of Superman:
@Amazon.com
@BestBuy.com