Length 46:44 Release date 20 February 2001 Label Koch Entertainment | Artist Jim Johnston Producer Jim Johnston | |
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Released February 20, 2001 (2001-02-20) WWF The Music, Vol. 5
(2001) WWF Forceable Entry
(2002) Genres Soundtrack, Heavy metal, Hard rock Similar Jim Johnston albums, Heavy metal albums | ||
WWF The Music, Vol. 5 is a soundtrack album by WWE (then known as the World Wrestling Federation, or WWF). Released on February 20, 2001 by Koch Records, it features entrance theme music of various WWE superstars, all of which were composed and performed by Jim Johnston (with the exception of one song, performed by Motörhead). The album was a commercial success, charting at number two on the US Billboard 200.
Contents
Composition
All songs on WWF The Music, Vol. 5 were written, composed and performed by WWE composer Jim Johnston, with the exception of "The Game" which was performed by English heavy metal band Motörhead, and "Pie" which features rapper Slick Rick. Music website AllMusic categorised the album as heavy metal, hard rock and alternative metal, while a review on Slam! Wrestling also identified the gospel style on "Pie".
Commercial
WWF The Music, Vol. 5 was a commercial success. In the US, the album reached number two on the US Billboard 200 and topped the Independent Albums chart; in Canada, it reached number five on the Canadian Albums Chart. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, indicating sales of over 500,000 units. The album also reached number 11 on the UK Albums Chart. WWF The Music, Vol. 5 sold 176,000 units in its first week on sale, and as of April 2002 had shipped over 640,000 units.
Critical
Music website AllMusic awarded the album two out of five stars. Writer Darren Ratner noted that "the diehard wrestling fanatic will certainly appreciate it," but proposed that the tracks are more well suited to remaining as entrance themes on television. Ratner praised "The Game" and "I've Got It All", but criticised the original song "Pie". Alex Ristic of Slam! Wrestling also praised Triple H's entrance theme and criticised "Pie", but criticised the album for its inclusion of older material and concluded that "even a long time fan might not find enough enticing material." A review by Russell Baillie of The New Zealand Herald described the album as "truly, truly brutal."
Track listing
All tracks written by Jim Johnston, except where noted.
Songs
1The Game (Triple H)3:30
2Rowdy"3:13
3If You Dare" Tazz3:23