Beverly Hills Cop II
Harold Faltermeyer
" The theme ... is back "Written by Thomas Glorieux - Review of the limited release
Beverly Hills Cop II was the logical result to the smash hit of 1984. And everyone had to be back on board. Harold Faltermeyer (being a product of the 80's) was naturally on board as well, especially once he created one of the most recognizable tunes of the movie industry. The first release was then also a wonderful nostalgic trip that sadly presented its iconic theme just a little too much. A thing the sequel could remedy. Sadly this is not the case. You think you were getting only 2 theme statements (as it's marked on every track listing by the § mark). Sadly (or deliberately) this is completely false as the theme is once again all over the place, mostly in its original full version just like on the first album.
This is of course not a bad thing, but again we're lacking sub themes for the characters. Because once again there doesn't seem to be any need to create a theme for Billy Rosewood or Jack Taggart (2 unknowing policemen apparently who are once again working alongside Axel). A cool fun beat is created though for the villains (first heard in "Adrianos", and repeated more as Axel continues to smell their presence). This is cool and this is the diversity that keeps things fresh. Sadly most of the remaining material pretty much offers the same tone as in the original. Again necessary for a sequel, as long as you expand the boundaries. Luckily the end (when we go once again to the action moments) is much smoother, courtesy of that never ending 80's beat. Again for the fans who know exactly what to expect, and don't mind a lot of repeating ideas.
The sound for the villains. The best parts of The Running Man with a cool simple tune.
The sound in general. We are 30 years later and it still doesn't sound outdated.
Once again too many theme statements (and sadly this time falsely advertised).
The score is way too long, and offers not enough variety to justify this length.
Track Listing
1. Adrianos (2.54)
2. Bogomil Oil Well Jog / Bogomil Gets Shot (2.29)
3. Axel Gets the News (1.11)
4. Warehouse * (0.35)
5. Hospital Visit § (1.07)
6. Mansion * (1.09)
7. Loyalty / Drive to Shooting Club * (1.55)
8. Boys Car Talk * (1.13)
9. Shoot Screens / Meet Dent and Cain (2.55)
10. I'll Be Sure to Duck (0.56)
11. Drive to Bogomil's * (1.00)
12. Axel Shoes / Boys at Mansion § (1.27)
13. Splash / Drive to 385 * (0.43)
14. Shootout (0.56)
15. Boys at Rosewood's (0.44)
16. Axel Calls Jeffrey (1.03)
17. Fingerprint * (0.29)
18. Sneak to Shooting Club (2.35)
19. Jeffrey Calls Todd / Lutz Calls Jeffrey (1.32)
20. City Deposit (4.14)
21. Tire Tread to Hef’s / Drive to Bernstein’s * (1.47)
22. Racetrack (5.06)
23. Drive to Oil / Hit Vic * (2.26)
24. Sneak to Shack / Alarm (1.45)
25. Oil Field Shootout / Kill Dent and Karla (4.12)
26. Wrap Up * (0.59)
27. Goodbye (1.18)
Bonus Tracks
28. Loyalty (alternate) (0.13)
29. Goodbye (alternate) (0.55)
Songs
30. Bad Guys: Keith Forsey (4.37)
31. Shakedown: Bob Seger (4.04)
32. I Want Your Sex: George Michael (4.46)
33. Be There: The Pointer Sisters (4.14)
34. All Revved Up: Jermaine Jackson (4.03)
35. Better Way: James Ingram (4.10)
36. In Deep: Charlie Sexton (3.33)
§ contains “Axel F (Theme From Beverly Hills Cop)”
* contains material not used in film
Total Length: 79.15
This is of course not a bad thing, but again we're lacking sub themes for the characters. Because once again there doesn't seem to be any need to create a theme for Billy Rosewood or Jack Taggart (2 unknowing policemen apparently who are once again working alongside Axel). A cool fun beat is created though for the villains (first heard in "Adrianos", and repeated more as Axel continues to smell their presence). This is cool and this is the diversity that keeps things fresh. Sadly most of the remaining material pretty much offers the same tone as in the original. Again necessary for a sequel, as long as you expand the boundaries. Luckily the end (when we go once again to the action moments) is much smoother, courtesy of that never ending 80's beat. Again for the fans who know exactly what to expect, and don't mind a lot of repeating ideas.
The sound for the villains. The best parts of The Running Man with a cool simple tune.
The sound in general. We are 30 years later and it still doesn't sound outdated.
Once again too many theme statements (and sadly this time falsely advertised).
The score is way too long, and offers not enough variety to justify this length.
Track Listing
1. Adrianos (2.54)
2. Bogomil Oil Well Jog / Bogomil Gets Shot (2.29)
3. Axel Gets the News (1.11)
4. Warehouse * (0.35)
5. Hospital Visit § (1.07)
6. Mansion * (1.09)
7. Loyalty / Drive to Shooting Club * (1.55)
8. Boys Car Talk * (1.13)
9. Shoot Screens / Meet Dent and Cain (2.55)
10. I'll Be Sure to Duck (0.56)
11. Drive to Bogomil's * (1.00)
12. Axel Shoes / Boys at Mansion § (1.27)
13. Splash / Drive to 385 * (0.43)
14. Shootout (0.56)
15. Boys at Rosewood's (0.44)
16. Axel Calls Jeffrey (1.03)
17. Fingerprint * (0.29)
18. Sneak to Shooting Club (2.35)
19. Jeffrey Calls Todd / Lutz Calls Jeffrey (1.32)
20. City Deposit (4.14)
21. Tire Tread to Hef’s / Drive to Bernstein’s * (1.47)
22. Racetrack (5.06)
23. Drive to Oil / Hit Vic * (2.26)
24. Sneak to Shack / Alarm (1.45)
25. Oil Field Shootout / Kill Dent and Karla (4.12)
26. Wrap Up * (0.59)
27. Goodbye (1.18)
Bonus Tracks
28. Loyalty (alternate) (0.13)
29. Goodbye (alternate) (0.55)
Songs
30. Bad Guys: Keith Forsey (4.37)
31. Shakedown: Bob Seger (4.04)
32. I Want Your Sex: George Michael (4.46)
33. Be There: The Pointer Sisters (4.14)
34. All Revved Up: Jermaine Jackson (4.03)
35. Better Way: James Ingram (4.10)
36. In Deep: Charlie Sexton (3.33)
§ contains “Axel F (Theme From Beverly Hills Cop)”
* contains material not used in film
Total Length: 79.15