WWE The Music Vol. 8

21. March 2008 by Matt.

WWE The Music Volume 8 represents the WWE trying to reclaim lossess after the Christmas release of RAW: The Music, which contained only two new songs, the rest were previously released. Taken as a “best of” it wasn’t a bad CD, but the type of people who would buy this sort of CD already owned all the original releases.
Despite how shitty the WWE product is at the moment, Jim Johnston, the WWE composer still makes the most of what he’s given and produces pretty decent music. I’ve always been a fan of WWE music so it should come as no surprise that I have been awaiting this one.
The CD definetley feels rushed, especially compared to some of the previous, and much better, albumsincluding Forceable Entry and Wreckless Intent. That said, there are still a few tracks that I enjoy, including “No More Words” by EndeverafteR, which is Jeff Hardy’s new theme song. It sounds crappy as an arena entrance tune, but it’s a good song on the CD. Theory of a Deadman have re-recorded Vince McMahon’s well known theme, “No Chance In Hell”. It’s pretty good. Not as good as the original, but Theory always puts out solid material for WWE and this song continues that. Saliva also puts out another track for the WWE, “Don’t Question My Heart” the new ECW theme. It’s ok. I like Saliva, but this one is a let down. Saliva generally puts out catchy, melodic hard rock, but this one’s just not catchy….or melodic. It’s very generic sounding.
John Morrison’s new theme song isn’t bad. I like how it’s a throw back to 60’s/70’s rock, much like his gimmick, so the song works for him. It could use some stronger vocals though. Shelton Benjamin’s theme is re-recorded, but I’m not sure why. This new one isn’t that good…it’s just a slower, plodding affair. Mr. Kennedy’s theme has been redone again, despite being one of the two new songs on the last release. It’s awful. Airborne does it, and it just sucks. The original is much, much better. Chris Jericho gets yet another remix…and it’s decent. A bit slow, but it’s a welcome departure from his early 2000’s themes. Aiden performs Ashley’s new theme song for the Wal-Mart exclusive version so I’ll have to check that one out. My pre-release copy is just the standard one. Pooh.
So, if you’re a WWE fan, it’s worth checking out, but anyone else will do best to avoid this one. Check out Wreckless Intent instead. Download “No More Words” from iTunes though, it’s worthwhile.

WWE The Music Volume 8 will be in stores March 25.

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