In the 1990’s, it was not unusual for a teenager to create a mix tape of songs recorded off of the radio, CDs and cassette tapes. The mix tape concept has made its grand return with the soundtrack to the film “Guardians of the Galaxy”, interestingly titled “Awesome Mix Volume 1”. I must admit, this is truly an awesome soundtrack. As a fan of music from the 1960’s and 1970’s, I was having a ball listening to each and every track. So now, ladies and gentlemen, don those bellbottoms and platform shoes and break out the disco ball. It’s time to groove to these awesome melodies.

These amazing tracks are perfect to listen to, no matter what generation you’re a part of. Each song proves to be extremely fun and colorful and should be replayed repeatedly. Songs such as David Bowie’s “Moonage Daydream”, Rupert Holmes’ “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)”, Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love” and Blue Swede’s “Hooked on a Feeling” are examples of upbeat and bubbly songs. For those who were dancing to these songs when they were first released, this will be a wonderful trip down memory lane. This soundtrack is perfect for Motown fans, as they will be thrilled to hear the soulful sounds of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell’s rendition of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and The Jackson Five’s “I Want You Back”.

Every track on this album will have you rocking in your seat and doing the Hustle in the middle of the floor. This soundtrack will attract new fans of these classic hits and will help them gain an appreciation of such outstanding and brilliant sounds.

“Guardians of the Galaxy-Awesome Mix, Volume 1” is truly a fun soundtrack and will bring a smile to your face. From The Five Stairsteps to David Bowie, you will have the most fun you have ever had and may find yourself singing along to your favorite tunes and reminiscing to the days when you saw these artists live in concert. With such a musical variety, the audience is in for the greatest jam session of a lifetime.

Final Grade: A+

About The Author

Lauren Beverly

Music Reviewer

I love to write and have been doing so since the age of eight. Fictional stories have always been a favorite of mine, because it gives me a chance to be creative and to express myself in a multitude of ways. On more than one occasion, a song proved to be the inspiration to several stories I have written. Believe it or not, some of those songs were on soundtracks! That’s mostly what I listen to, aside from hits from the 1950’s up to the 1980’s. I’ve learned that anything can be the inspiration to a story, even a poster from the 1990’s or a DVD cover.

I’ve lived in Upper Marlboro all of my life and spent much of my childhood watching cartoons of all kinds, and listening to my older sister’s cassette tapes. Growing up, I listened to everything Jackson related, Paula Abdul, Elton John, and even the controversial group Milli Vanilli. As a teenager, I continued to listen to old-school hits and that was pretty much all I liked, aside from listening to all of Michael Jackson’s music. To this day, I still love old-school hits. That hasn’t changed.

I own a variety of CDs from artists such as Styx, The BeeGees, Michael Jackson, Queen, The Yellow Submarine Soundtrack, and many others. When a soundtrack comes out, there will always be one specific song from that album that I’ll love. It never fails.

I’ve graduated from Bowie State University in December 2013 with a B.A. degree in English.

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