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Glenn Rubenstein joins Jeff Gerstmann to discuss a pivotal moment in their shared history as well as a gigantic moment for the culture: the 1993 release of the soundtrack to the film Judgment Night. Also discussed: Son Doobie from Funkdoobiest.

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Aaron Lamb

Finally had a chance to listen to this. I was just a bit too young/musically clueless at 12 years old to appreciate this album when it released but a lot of the songs hold up. I like how you mentioned this is that gap between 80's stuff and the rock rap nu metal genre of the mid to late 90's. I suddenly remembered an interview with Korn from the 90's in which they were confidently proclaiming they were the first ones to do this rock rap stuff.... the Judgement Night soundtrack proves otherwise 😆

Lorne Reams

I remember as a kid being fascinated with the crossovers, and got into Filter/Crystal Method because of that song that was played nonstop on every alternative radio station.

Tanooki Tom

I’m not sure if Therapy? is up my alley after a cursory listen, but they did cover ‘Diane’ by Hüsker Dü, so I guess their heart’s in the right place. Some of their songs were featured in video games such as ‘Road Rash’, it turns out. Dinosaur Jr. is great on this soundtrack but I’m a big fan, so that’s no surprise. Thanks to Glenn for shouting out Mike Watt (‘Against the 70’s’ from ‘Ball-Hog or Tugboat?’) a few episodes ago.

Tanooki Tom

You forgot an obvious one for Sonic Youth and that’s ‘Kool Thing’, which is featured in guitar games and elsewhere. ‘Teen Age Riot’ is another you probably have heard but, hey, I could go on and I’ll spare you.

Tanooki Tom

That cover of ‘Diane’ is better in the way that Tori Amos’ version of ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ is; it gets a wince and later a polite smile from me. It’s overwrought, if I’m not being clear. Check out ‘Live Camden Palace’ (‘Live From London’) on YT to hear a live version that you may like more. HD also did ‘Eight Miles High’ by The Byrds and while I’ve listened to that cover more times for its qualities (and my general loud and noisy preferences), the original is also great, with its own mood, and I wouldn’t dream of calling either one better than the other.

Tonytheswordsman

That Boo-Ya Tribe record was always my favorite.