Most out of place is Joe Walsh's "Rock Mountain Way." Yes, it's a bona fide rock classic, but it just feels awkward stuffed between C.J.'s nuevo R&B slither of "I Want You" and the revamped version of the Bob Marley/Wailers' classic "Stand Up Jamrock." Ditto for David Axelrod's fusionated jazz number "Holy Thursday." It's a down-tempo, introspective instrumental that finds itself lodged between Qadir's surging bravado and Nas' signature Queensbridge mannerisms. Even though the bulk of the album flows with a distinct aura symmetry, there are a few false steps and half stutters. Whether it's the rap tracks percolating along to syncopated rhythms or the rock tracks undulating with keyboard squiggles, electronic embellishment seems to be the order of the day and the coagulant that holds everything together. Speaking of which, that seems to be the common thread running through this sampler: electro enhanced exhuberation. "No Sex For Ben" courtesy of The Rapture actually fits in nice and snug sandwiched between Mobb Deep and the electro-reggae of Munga's "No Fraid A." The other Alt Rock number, "Vagabond," comes courtesy of Greenskeepers and is a little more electro minded.
The only other station to receive multiple entries on this special CD is Radio Broker, the more or less Alternative Rock outlet hosted by Juliette Lewis. While the joints from Mobb Deep ("Dirty New Yorker"), Busta Rhymes ("Where's My Money"), Qadir ("Nickname"), and Nas ("War Is Necessary") are engaging, it would have been nice to have had a little more diversity tossed into the mix. No less than four of the inclusions are culled from The Beat 102.7, which is the rap oriented radio station hosted by NYC on-air personality DJ Mister Cee and DJ Green Lantern. What they did do, however, is offer up some B-sides, rarities, and preview tracks, which should satiate the hardcore music lovers a wee bit.įor the most part the 16 songs offered up lean heavily toward the rap end of the spectrum. Given that there are over 200 tracks in the game itself, not to mention 16 different radio stations it's a bit surprising that Rockstar didn't up the ante a tad more. If there's any one singular complaint it's the 16 tracks included here run a little heavy on the rap and alt rock tips, only dipping ever so briefly into the realms of world, jazz, and reggae. As a mix CD standing on its own merits Music From Grand Theft Auto IV works quite nicely, offering up a broad spectrum of soniference for the discerning and not so discerning pop audiophile. Of course those who have already been playing through the latest Liberty City misadventure may or may not be impressed by Rockstar's musical selection. Your only other alternative is to cough up $89.99 for the Special Edition, which just happens to include a 16-track album, the only "official" soundtrack currently available from the game.Įssentially a mix of various music as used in the game on the various radio stations, this album works as a decent enough teaser in terms of letting folks know what to expect from the musical aspect of the game.
#Grand theft auto iv soundtrack portable
If you wish to enjoy the music of the game in the comfort of your own home, on the road in your vehicle of choice, or out-and-about on a portable stereophonic device then you'll need in excess of $204 in order to download all the available in-game music MP3's off of Amazon. Unlike previous Grand Theft Auto intallments there is no stand-alone soundtrack available for GTA IV.
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