Living rock and roll legend Lou Reed performs his take on a Doc Pomus classic, "This Magic Moment," which was originally recorded for a Doc Pomus tribute album.

Brazilian jazz legend Antonio Carlos Jobim is also featured with "Insensatez," which was recorded way back in 1963 at Carnegie Hall in New York.

Reznor protégés and labelmates Marilyn Manson make a special appearance here with two new songs, one of which is a cover of Screaming Jay Hawkins' "I Put A Spell On You."

Manson's songs here are different than their past work, in that they are more subdued and not as abrasive, it seems.

I am probably the most ardent non-fan of Marilyn Manson, but I don't mind their songs on this album. They fit so well into the whole vibe of the album that they don't irritate me at all. That's how good this soundtrack is.

Reznor also brings little-known German industrial artist Rammstein into the fold. His two songs are really good. They mix loud and grating guitars with screamed/spoken vocals, reminiscent of old Nine Inch Nails or Ministry.

Reznor also composes "Driver Down" for "Lost Highway," a frenzied, fast instrumental that builds and builds to a peak, only to self-destruct quickly, leaving the listener wondering what happened in the studio.

Much like the soundtrack begins, a reprise of Bowie's "I'm Deranged" closes the album out. All in all, this is probably the most solid, consistent soundtrack that fits a movie's vibe that I have ever heard. Reznor did a stellar job in assembling the bands and performers to create this work.

Also, a remix EP featuring remixes of Nine Inch Nails' "The Perfect Drug" is set to appear later in 1997, with remixes by such techno/drum and bass luminaries as the Orb, Jack Dangers of Meat Beat Manifesto, and 333.

Check this album out if you get a chance. But don't listen to it before bed, or be prepared for some weird dreams.

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