Various Artists - Austin Powers -- International Man of Mystery

Mike Myers' ultra-mod '60s spy spoof Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery skillfully wrings humor from the differences and the similarities between the '60s and '90s, so it isn't surprising that the soundtrack balances '60s pop hits with '90s songs that wryly rework those swinging styles. Naturally, the original Burt Bacharach songs sound the best, yet there a number of retro-style gems, ranging from the funky acid jazz of the James Taylor Quartet and the straight-ahead pop/rock of Edwyn Collins and Susanna Hoffs to the Lightning Seeds' trip-hop reworking of the Turtles' "You Showed Me" and the Wondermints' ringing title theme. In other words, it's nearly fab. Previously available on CD, released for the first time on vinyl.1. The Magic Piper (of love) - Performed by Edwyn Collins2. BBC - Performed by Ming Tea3. Incense and Peppermints - Performed by Strawberry Alarm Clock4. Carnival - Performed by The Cardigans5. Mas Que Nada - Performed by Sergio Mendes and Brasil '666. Female Of The Species (Fembot Mix) - Performed by Space7. You Showed Me - Performed by The Lightning Seeds8. Soul Bossa Nova - Performed by Quincy Jones and His Orchestra9. These Days - Performed by Luxury10. Austin's Theme - Performed by The James Taylor Quartet11. I Touch Myself - Performed by The Divinyls12. Call Me - Performed by The Mike Flowers Pops13. The Look Of Love - Performed by Susanna Hoffs14. What The World Needs Now Is Love - Performed by Burt Bacharach and The Posies15. The Book Lovers - Performed by Broadcast16. Austin Powers - Performed by Wondermints17. The "Shag-adelic" Austin Powers Score Medley - Performed by George S. Clinton