Pulp Fiction was a landmark for a few reasons, but one of those is that it showed Quinten Tarantino's uncanny knack for illuminating the dark corners of Americana. In this movie, and in many of his movies since, the soundtrack played an important role in establishing that weird feeling that the movie is set in an ambiguous decade. From obscure surf-rock tracks (Dick Dale, The Tornadoes, The Lively Ones) to soul classics (Al Green, Kool & The Gang), the soundtrack added so much of the charming kitsch that caused audiences and critics alike to fall in love with the film. The soundtrack also includes dialogue from the film, including the famous "Royale With Cheese" scene and Jules' dramatic Ezekiel 25:17 quotes (lines that do not, in real life, appear anywhere in the bible). In total, there's thirteen songs and seven clips of dialogue.

• black vinyl pressing
• original release year: 1994
• music label: MCA Records 2021

reviewed by Hires 07/2009