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The music for this third chapter in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is a traditional, efficient action score that, due to the film's setting, occasionally incorporates light Asian touches. The popularity of Hans "Long John" Zimmer (all the credits in the CD's liner notes include pirate-themed nicknames, like the roll call in a Simpsons Halloween episode) isn't in doubt--he sure is one in-demand composer--but afficionados are divided about his artistic worth, and this score isn't about to reconcile them. Some think that Zimmer relies too much on his stable of composers and sticks to tried-and-true recipes; others admire his capacity to weave themes in and out of cues, creating a whole made of subtly interrelated parts. At World's End feeds both camps: Seven of his collaborators are credited with writing "additional music," and the album feels by-the-numbers at times; but those inclined to listen very closely will be rewarded by the way Zimmer sneaks in bits of two main melodies (especially variations on the first track, a pirate theme titled "Hoist the Colours" and cowritten by director Gore Verbinski) throughout. The use of electronics is so light as to be almost undetectable, which will please fans of a more organic orchestral sound. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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From: Amazon Posted: Jul 14, 2008 Type: User Review More of the Same Dribble

The first POTC movie was great; well written, well acted, entertaining, fun and had a decent story to boot. Both of the sequels were utterly abysmal on all of the formerly mentioned levels. As for the soundtracks, Curse of the Black Pearl was...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jul 07, 2008 Type: User Review Not as good as I was hoping, great for background music at work.

I loved the music from the film, and I can tell when some of these tracks were played in the movie, but it was like a lot of the more instrumental soundtracks - a bit more repetitive than I was expecting. It's not bad, but knowing what it's like...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 20, 2008 Type: User Review Least Favorite Pirates of the Caribbean Soundtrack

I didn't LOVE this CD. It only has 3 or 4 good songs. The only reason they are good is because it sounds like the other 2 Soundtracks. It didn't blow me away, either. The best tracks are the following : 1, 5, 12, 13. Even so...the first song...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 02, 2008 Type: User Review Arrrrg Pickles

This is a great soundtrack. You can't help but picture the whole movie as you listen. Much more varied than the first movie's soundtrack.
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From: Amazon Posted: May 30, 2008 Type: User Review Great Soundtrack

I've listen to this many, many times since I received it and still enjoy listening to it as if it was the first time!

If you liked listening to the music, while watching the movie, you'll love this CD.
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From: Amazon Posted: May 06, 2008 Type: User Review Music that you hear in the Movie

Its the music that you hear in the movie. Very well put together. I personally love listening to it on my ZEN. Some of the songs are quieter, so you may have to turn the volume up in the car. Good to listen to in the car if your drive a lot.
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 29, 2008 Type: User Review Excellent CD from Pirates...

This CD is great to listen to if your are cleaning house or typing on computer, etc. If you loved all the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, this is the soundtrack for you. When you hear each piece, it brings you back to each scene of the movie.
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 24, 2008 Type: User Review The best one

I think that the 3 soundtrack cds are just great but this one is just amazing...every single song its incredible...
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 07, 2008 Type: User Review best of the "Pirates" scores

I love movie scores and this is one of the best. I love all of the "Pirates" scores...but this one is by far the best. It includes all the themes from the previous movies. And the new themes are GORGEOUS!
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From: Amazon Posted: Mar 05, 2008 Type: User Review Where's the award for Zimmer?!

This soundtrack is absolutely incredible!
I was sceptible about the turn-out of this film, especially this score. I could care less about Dead Man's Chest, leaving the score flying solo as the only thing great about that film in my...
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