Episode 2: Batman Forever

Riddle me this, riddle me that, how many tunes were inspired by the Bat?

This edition of The O/S/T Party finds Libby & Joe diving into the mid-90s superhero muck that is Batman Forever. It's a neon dayglo nightmare, and the soundtrack is no different, full of smooth R&B, college rock leftovers and one or two of the best songs of the 90s.

Not only did this album spawn SIX. RADIO. SINGLES. ("Kiss From a Rose", anyone?) It also sold millions of copies, would be nominated for, win AND lose Grammy awards, and inspired one of the most baffling animated music videos of all time.

Also in this episode, we discuss middle-aged teenager Dick Grayson, how and why this film became The Jim Carrey Show, Tommy Lee Jones' immortal putdown, and just the general rock opera-ness of the whole production. Strap yourselves in, folks. This episode goes some places!

 

SHOW NOTES:

• The video for U2's "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" must be seen to be believed.
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• Stay tuned for a brand new episode after the new year!
• Happy Holidays and safe travels everybody!

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