Various - License To Thrill (Original Soundtrack)

A fantastic compilation which should have been released on CD! Respect is due to ZTT, however, for releasing the soundtrack to an independent ski film - something otherwise unheard of. A fine testament, not only to the groups present on the compilation but also to a film-maker who has always made an effort to include interesting and often obscure music in his productions. What we have here are some fine examples of late-80s ZTT groups. Unfortunately, during this period ZTT was experiencing some difficulties and many of the groups on this album were not given the promotion they perhaps deserved. Highlights include... well, everything. Of particular note is "Dance Yourself To Death" which, I believe, was the original version. It is completely different from, and superior to, the version found on MC Tunes' "The North At It's Heights". Also noteworthy is "Crime Inc." - the song which apparently got Hoodlum Priest signed to ZTT. The License To Thrill soundtrack is incredibly rare, and I wish I'd scored more copies of it when I had the chance. Alas, there are probably dozens of unopened copies floating around the basements of ski shops across the continent, waiting to be discovered - and sold on ebay...