• House of America (1997) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 6.40/10 from 132 votes

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Synopsis

House of America tells the story of Boyo, who lives with his brother Sid, his sister Gwenny, and their elderly mother Marlene in an economically depressed area of South-West Wales.

Their father disappeared when they were young, supposedly heading to America. Sid, a leather-jacketed, motorbike-riding man, is obsessed with American culture and dreams of joining his father in the States.

When an open-cast mine opens nearby, the brothers try to get jobs there, but their mother opposes the idea. On the day they are supposed to start work, they discover that Marlene has sabotaged Sid's bike, ruining their chances of employment.

Sid and Gwenny start spending more time together, taking medication under their mother's name and drinking stolen alcohol. Marlene's strange behavior lands her in a hospital, leaving Boyo unable to prevent his siblings from losing touch with reality.

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Play	Title	Artist
	House of America
	She's A Lady	Paul Anka: Writer Tom Jones: Performer
	I'm Waiting For the Man	Lou Reed: Writer The Velvet Underground: Performer
	Detroit City	Tom Jones: Performer Danny Dill: Writer
	Motorcycle Emptiness	Manic Street Preachers: Performer James Dean Bradfield: Writer
	Jailbird	Bobby Gillespie: Writer Primal Scream: Performer
	Girls and Boys	Damon Albarn: Writer Blur: Performer
	Green, Green Grass of Home	Tom Jones: Performer Curly Putman: Writer
	Hay Fever	Teenage Fanclub: Performer Raymond McGinley: Writer
	She's So Loose	Supergrass: Performer Danny Goffey: Writer
	Femme Fatale	Lou Reed: Writer Teenage Fanclub: Performer
	Dream On	Cerys Matthews: Writer Catatonia: Performer
	Stars	Steve Hillier: Writer Dubstar: Performer
	I'm Coming Home	Tom Jones: Performer Les Reed: Writer
	Super Glider	Drugstore: Performer
	Voodoo People	Liam Howlett: Writer The Prodigy: Performer
	All Tomorrow's Parties	Lou Reed: Writer

User reviews

Deborah Wilson

8/10

The haunting melodies in the music evoke a sense of longing and desperation, mirroring the characters' struggles and dreams of a better life in America.

Linda Clark

8/10

The use of traditional Welsh folk music intertwined with modern, atmospheric sounds creates a unique and immersive listening experience that enhances the emotional depth of the film.

Andrew Jones

1/10

The use of generic, cliché music in House of America detracted from the authenticity of the film. Instead of enhancing the viewing experience, the soundtrack felt like an afterthought, with uninspired choices that did not resonate with the gritty, raw atmosphere of the story.

Andrew White

5/10

The haunting melodies and somber tones in the soundtrack mirror the characters' internal struggles and emotional turmoil. The music effectively conveys the sense of isolation and alienation experienced by the family members.

Linda Perez

4/10

The soundtrack of House of America failed to capture the emotional depth and complexity of the characters' struggles. The music felt disconnected from the storyline and often lacked the intensity needed to convey the turmoil within the family.

Melissa Young

5/10

The use of traditional Welsh folk music in the soundtrack adds a layer of cultural authenticity to the film, highlighting the characters' deep-rooted connection to their heritage. It creates a sense of nostalgia and longing for a simpler past.

George Allen

8/10

The soundtrack effectively enhances the tension and drama of the story, adding layers of complexity to the characters' relationships and inner turmoil.

Timothy Martinez

5/10

The soundtrack's ability to evoke a range of emotions, from sorrow to anger to resignation, showcases the depth and complexity of the characters' experiences. It enhances the storytelling and immerses the audience in the bleak world of House of America.

Anthony White

6/10

The soundtrack of House of America perfectly captures the melancholic and gritty atmosphere of an economically depressed area in South-West Wales. The music enhances the sense of desperation and hopelessness felt by the characters.

Andrew Martin

8/10

The soundtrack of House of America perfectly captures the melancholic and gritty atmosphere of the economically depressed area of South-West Wales where the story is set.

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