Various Artists
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me Soundtrack
(Maverick)
This sixty-five minute soundtrack CD has a lot to offer. First, there is Madonna's "extra" song from her Ray of Light sessions called "Beautiful Strangers," which could have easily made that album, and will now force Madonna fans to buy this soundtrack. Then there are: Lenny Kravitz's interesting take on  "American Woman," Big Blue Missile's trippy remake of "Time of the Season," and R.E.M.'s  faithful version of "Draggin'the Line." Finally, there are the groovy photos and neo-sixties art in the CD booklet, which is entertaining much in the same way the movie itself is - silly as hell, but ultimately hilarious. I've been shagged, baby, and I refuse to behave!
Jeff Muendel