Moulin Rouge was a cultural earthquake in my early teen years and one of the formative films for many millennials now in their mid-30’s. It’s a visually stunning film and an operatic soundtrack that fits the mood perfectly. The soundtrack is composed almost entirely of cover songs with their own over-the-top spin on them– it’s a fun ride even if you haven’t seen the movie at all.
Of note: Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor both sing all of their songs on this soundtrack and the results are seriously impressive, especially McGregor’s baritone. “Come What May” is a beast.
Standout Songs: “Lady Marmalade”, “Come What May”, “El Tango De Roxanne”
