Karen O and the Kids &- Where the Wild Things Are OST
(Interscope Records; 2009)
7.5/10
How could you capture the fantastical spirit of a children’s storybook? Spike Jonze’s has an answer: Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
The soundtrack opens with a soft lullaby of a cooing Karen O over an acoustic guitar and xylophone. It’s a sleepy progression towards a dreamscape.
The lull is broken by “All is Love,” a bubbling track that may just be the leading cause of cavities as it is undeniably sweet and sugary.
The OST takes a bit of a dark turn with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs-esque “Capsize” but remains playful as Karen O and the Kids spell out the songs title letter by letter.
It may be impossible to capture the essence and power of imagination, but Karen O and the Kids have come close.
Trial Track: “All Is Love”
