There was a practice back in the 90s of companion albums' accompanying the release of certain videogames. These weren't official soundtracks but rather those dreaded "inspired by" collections whose sole purpose was to push substandard music by associating it with a hot property.
Such was the case of Mortal Kombat: The Album, a 10-track CD released in 1994 to capitalize on the home console release of the brutal fighting game (not to be confused with the movie soundtrack). I knew the album existed but never actually heard any of the songs save for "Techno Syndrome" -- ya know, that one. After finally listening to the full album dump on YouTube, I can confirm that the reason "Techno Syndrome" is the only MK song anyone remembers is because the rest are SH*T!
All the songs were composed by The Immortals, an electronica band consisting of members of Lords of Acid. The group's idea of paying tribute to Mortal Kombat was making a song for Sub-Zero called "Chinese Ninja Warrior," posted above. If you enjoy that little number, you'll lovethis jam sung from the point of view of Sonya Blade. Then there's this song about Raiden with such brilliant lyrics like "Mystical fighter, he's got no eyes! He's tall and fast 'cause he flies!"
Tony Ponce (aka megaStryke) is a culturally confused, Canadian-born Puerto Rican who grew up in Japan and South Florida ... yet can only speak English. He specializes in writing features and maintaining an immaculate goatee. Likes: Any and all things related to Mega Man, Contra, Castlevania, 2D, PB&J sandwiches, applesauce, and candy corn.
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yup, got duped into buying this one before music stores had listening stations... i liked what i heard from LoA before this, on the Virtuosity soundtrack, i think. but this... this... *sigh*
Whoa, are we listening to the same track? Chinese Ninja Warrior is amazing! Listened to it non-stop while waiting for the new MK to come out this year. Oh well, opinions I guess...
Uh, no. This is definitely one of the best albums to ever exist. In fact, it just shows what a stuck up ass you are for not appreciating it. Learn to not be a tard. It's a silly album, it's supposed to be silly, was made to be silly and you're sitting there with your monocle on acting like a shitlord.
Lords of Acid are amazing. Gotta figure someone offered them money to do this album and they said "yeah sure" and tossed together whatever shit came to mind one drunk Tuesday night and called it good enough. I don't really blame them.
This album is BOSS. Tony, seriously, how can you not appreciate the wholehearted fanaticism expressed in these lyrics from a simpler, less-cynical time. Of course it's not an album you put on and listen to in the background with some friends over drinks. That's not the point. It's very existence is what justifies itself.
I remember my parents bought me this CD along with Green Day's Insomniac and Pearl Jam's Ten albums for Christmas once year. Sadly enough the Mortal Kombat album was the one we played the most, if only to laugh our asses off at the Liu Kang song and the Raiden rap. I still have it in my CD case somewhere, lmao. Good shit
NO, NOPE.
GO KINDLY FUCK YOURSELF WITH A RAKE.
Hell, I pretty much hate Mertle Kumbutt, but you have no dignity if you don't think USE YOUR MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT KING OF FIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT THE WORLD IS AT YOUR FEET and JOHNNY CAGE IS NOT AFRAID TO DIIE isn't the best shit ever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgknHPcsWcs&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4C2KEH4ok0
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoPTBQL5MxQ
The movie soundtracks were AMAZING though.
It was actually Praga Khan and Oliver Adams from Lords of Acid. There were other LoA members besides those two.
The lyrics do suck total balls. I didn't give a shit about lyrics when I was a kid, though.
@DaedHead8
You, too? Xp
Not surprised with Mk9's bland music given that franchises history in that department but SF4???
Especially after SF3 which had some amazing stage themes and SF2, well those themes are just plain legendary!
The worst part is, the Sonya song is probably going o get stuck in my head.
Fuck you destructoid.
That's cool, you guys. Isn't that what I said?
Oh, yeah. It's that deep.
It's SUNDAY, SUNDAY, POSTING NON-NEWS ON SUN-DAYHAY!
GO KINDLY FUCK YOURSELF WITH A RAKE.
Hell, I pretty much hate Mertle Kumbutt, but you have no dignity if you don't think USE YOUR MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT KING OF FIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT THE WORLD IS AT YOUR FEET and JOHNNY CAGE IS NOT AFRAID TO DIIE isn't the best shit ever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgknHPcsWcs&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4C2KEH4ok0