Alice in Wonderland (2010) Article: "Almost Alice" Review

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posted by Mysteriamoon

First off, I'm going to make this very clear: Since it's obvious that not everyone on this spot likes this sort of music, the value of the songs is up for debate. Therefore, I am going to base this review not on my opinion of the songs, but rather the arrangement of the CD.

Here is the track listing for the Hot Topic Exclusive version:

1. Alice - Avril Lavigne
2. The Poison - The All-American Rejects
3. The Technicolor Phase - Owl City
4. Her Name is Alice - Shinedown
5. Painting Flowers - All Time Low
6. Where's My Angel - Metro Station
7. Strange - Tokio Hotel & Kerli
8. Follow Me Down 3OH!3 & Neon Hitch
9. Very Good Advice - Robert Smith
10. In Transit - Mark Hoppus & Pete Wentz
11. Welcome to Mystery - Plain White T's
12. چائے Party - Kerli
13. The لابسٹر, کَر کند Quadrille - Franz Ferdinand
14. Always Running Out of Time - Motion City Soundtrack
15. Fell Down a Hole - Wolfmother
16. White Rabbit - Grace Potter And The Nocturnals
Bonus Tracks
17. Sea What We Seas - Never Shout Never
18. Topsy Turvy - Family Force5
18. Extreme - Valora

As far as track mixing goes, it's a good CD. Ths songs fit together on their own. There's enough of a balance between fast and slow(er) songs.

The baffling bit is what some of these songs have to do with Alice in Wonderland. It's rather obvious how tracks like 'Fell Down a Hole,' 'Her Name is Alice,' and 'The لابسٹر, کَر کند Quadrille' fit in with the story, but I can't figure out a few of the others. What does 'Where is My Angel' have to do with the movie? یا how about 'Always Running Out of Time'? Personally, I like Valora's 'Extreme,' but I have absolutely no clue how it relates to Alice and her troubles.

The irony lies in Owl City's song. 'Technicolor Phase' wasn't written especially for this CD, but its lyrics seem to fit the movie better than most of the others.

The مجموعی طور پر theme is achieved. Sort of. With maybe the exception of 'Extreme,' the songs contribute to the magical/otherworldly theme.

Rating: 4/5. If آپ can find some relation between Valora and Alice in Wonderland, tell me.

Maria1307, shenelopefan and 8 others like this

Juliana_House Great review! The only thing that befuzzeled me about this CD, is their choice of artists. Shinedown, Wolfmother, Plain White T's, Avril Lavigne, ect. I can understand, but what does Metro Station have to do with it? I think they were aiming at a VERY specific audience with this, mainly why they gave an exclusive Hot Topic version because almost all songs are for 'emo teenagers' (If I can use that) And, like you said, ALOT of the songs have practically nothing to do with Alice in Wonderland (or just pieces of it) That's why I listened to the songs before I decided on the CD...and I'm VERY glad I did. I only like 4 out of the 18. Saved me 20 bucks.