it goes pop in a vacuum

I don't know how many of you read the utterly superb graphic novel, or saw the groundbreaking CG/anime hybrid movie, but take it from a long time fan, Appleseed is no joke. well, except the first anime attempt they made from the graphic novels, which was the visual equivalent of ipecac. that said, the movie captures much of the original plot line, is a goddamn visual feast, and oh yeah, it has a soundtrack too:

The Boom Boom Satellites - Anthem

this Tokyo based electro-pop duo has been around since the early 90's, and seemed to somehow fenagle their way into getting a large slice of the musical share for the movie (almost a third of the soundtrack) along the likes of the Basement Jaxx, T. Raumschmiere et al. the sound is familiar to anyone who's been near a radio tuned into rock station anytime in the last five years; plenty of echoed, synthy sounds that may conjure up aural images of Linkin Bizkit or anyone else from that clade of sound-alike angsty bands. so why bother, you ask? but soft, dear reader - keep in mind their work is in the "file under J-pop category," meaning it takes something familiar and annoying and somehow makes it both listenable and more interesting. I'm not lining up to buy plane tickets to see their next Tokyo show, but this and the other songs they put on the soundtrack are the first instance I can recall of liking music like this. there's also hints of more amicable sounds in there, some tones of Buffalo Daughter, Squarepusher-esque drums, and other goodies.

and yes, the rest of the soundtrack is pretty good too. watch the movie for sure, and if you like what you hear, the soundtrack will do right by you. you can [buy it domestic], and learn more about the BBS on their website.