The Eleventh Annual Mutant Awards: 2008

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Not only did this category see an amazingly varied group of aurally-provoking films, almost certainly sending more than just me off to download a bunch of soundtracks that apparently got overlooked, but it also saw quite a bit of controversy. Particularly regarding the ultimate winner: so many voters took the time to comment that Rocky Horror Picture Show (36.4%) had the best soundtrack but didn't really deserve to mentioned in the same sentence as "crappy film."

As the Mutant who suggested the film's inclusion in this category, I feel like explaining myself a little: when I heard "best soundtrack from crappy film" my interpretation was that we were looking for a film that could conceivably be derided that featured a soundtrack that was 'bigger' than the film itself. I personally have friends who love the soundtrack to RHPS but absolutely loathe the film, or at least admit to "not getting it." I love the film AND the soundtrack, but I recognize the potential mockery in both. There were plenty of other worthy and eye-raising choices, but enough people agreed with me that it's the soundtrack to Rocky Horror Picture Show that transcends however one feels about the film to stand as an excellent addition to your personal music player. Let's do the Time Warp again!

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