NCIS has been an absolute ratings beast this season — the show has been averaging a whopping 17.3 million viewers — so it’s no wonder that CBS is trying to capitalize on all that audience enthusiasm with an official soundtrack album. The two-disc set, which hits stores on Feb. 10, will include new music from Jakob Dylan, Dashboard Confessional, Ministry, and a bunch of random rockers. There’s also a rare Oasis cut and that awesome Bob Dylan song that won an Oscar in 2000, among other things. Woo! Anyway, fans of the procedural will probably be most psyched to see that two of its stars, Pauley Perrette (Abby Sciuto) and Cote de Pablo (Ziva David), are each singing a song.
Now, I love TV, and I love music, but personally, I’ve never really understood the whole TV soundtrack album phenomenon. I can’t think of an example that’s included more than one or two essential tracks. But c’mon and set me straight, NCIS watchers. Are you going to pick this one up? Or have you ever bought and enjoyed another TV soundtrack?
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The OC soundtracks were great.
So were the ones for Veronica Mars and Scrubs.
I can’t think of any others that were worth it.
The Life on Mars (British version) soundtrack is a great! TV/Movie soundtracks I thought were best used for party music, before the advent of the IPOD. I probably won’t purchase the NCIS set though.
I love the soundtrack for Friday Night Lights – both for the movie and the TV show.
I think you’re missing the whole point of the soundtrack. According to their website, none of the tracks are “random.” They’ve each been chosen by the show’s writers to integrate into episodes. Almost all of the songs are “brand new”, too. I’m one of those 17 million that watches NCIS every week, and music is a BIG part of the show. Also, you didn’t mention Blue October, who are huge!
It’s already on my Amazon wishlist for later purchase.
I love sound tracks! yes to the NCIS soundtrack-Loved Tim this week! I own all of BSG music and Eureka. They are great.
Absolutely I will be buying this soundtrack. http://Www.ncismusic.com has a sample of all the tracks and with the songs they have on there it is worth the 12 bucks just for that. The fact that its NCIS’ Soundtrack makes it even better. And NCIS has averaged alot more than 17 million this season sorry to break it to you…
Buffy the Vampire Slayer soundtracks are great as well as The OC soundtrack.
The LOST scores by Michael Giacchino are essential listening for any fan of the show.
I bought and LOVE the soundtrack to La Femme Nikita (TV show, not the movie). It rocks!
Yes definitely. I can’t wait to get one of the CD’s.
I’ve never really been into tv soundtracks a whole lot, but I see the appeal, especially for shows like Grey’s Anatomy that tie music into the scenes in a big way. I’ll definitely look into the NCIS soundtrack though because I love Cote de Pablo and Pauley Perrette, they are talented and worth it!!
For a 21 year old I’m in the minority here. I love NCIS. LOVE. IT. But I’m not always in step with pop music. I would be more interested if this were a collection of the series’ composer’s best musical work on the program
I am, myself, only 19, and another member of the minority. As for TV show soundtracks, I bought the CSI soundtrack when that came out years ago, and it’s still one of my favorite CDs.
I totally love NCIS, and I’m definitely getting the soundtrack, especially if it has actual cast members on it. That’s something you don’t see every day.
Since I am a fan of the show, I will pick up the CD. The music on the show has been pretty good lately and I am curious if the stars’ songs awill be like.
Hi im nathalie from France a huge Mister Harmon fan.
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i looooove the long version of the ncis theme by numeriklab!!!!!! wow!!! and i love the dashboard confessional and teh blue october ones but thanks to NCIS now i know and love !!!
In France we dont know these bands on that cd except Oasis, Dylan.
but just a question why we cant listen the music in Season 4 “Angel of Death” in Abby’s Lab? CD is labeled “Rise & Shine”
and the one used in Silent Night when abby is in the lab ( the christmas song remix)
and the others Abby lab’s ones???
and the ones by Matt Kearney and Matt Nathanson : “all we are” and “all i need” ???
Thanks to Miss’ Perrette and De Pable for their song
i cant wait to buy it!!!!!!!!!!!
Huge thanks to the NCIS prod who allowed this gift for NCIS fans
Tenderness and Harmony
Nathalie
and what about the Requiem trailer song??? awesome too!
I’m getting it; it’s already preordered. I’ve got the soundtracks for Buffy, Angel, Firefly, House, Bones, Smallville, The OC and Grey’s Anatomy. I LOVE TV soundtracks!
I love the “Veronica Mars” soundtrack.
The Scrubs soundtrack is great (even though it only covers Season 1 and the very beginning of Season 2. Also the Weeds Season 1 soundtrack is awesome. The song choices are really eclectic, but totally appropriate for the show. Great for a long drive.
One Tree Hill has put out some awesome soundtracks. That show features great music!
I have the soundtracks for the first 4 seasons of House. Absolutely fantastic!
Includes Lucinda Williams “Are You Alright” and Jeff Buckley “Hallelujah”.
I have the Veronica Mars, all of the Buffy ones and Grey’s Antomy. I am always looking for the music I hear on certain shows. I hope Cold Case puts one out. I always look at their playlists on the website.
Rescue Me soundtrack. All of the songs are GREAT. Stereophonics, Black Keys, Our Lady Peace, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Wolf Parade, Ray LaMontagne…It’s a must have.
Count me in. I’ll definitely be adding it to my CD collection.
I looked at the lineup here and the cool thing is they have unreleased tracks from almost all of the artists. Most usually have stuff that has been out before. I like the show and what they have put together. I am going to get it!
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hell yeah i’ll buy it ,it sounds better than most of the crap out there on the radio thats probably going to win all the grammys this year, simply because those other songs are a lot better sponsored
just got the soundtrack for ncis in the mail already listen to it. I love it the music is great cote de pablo and pauly are good singers. the only thing i did not like was the long version and remix of thre opening music for the show they should have left it alone. U can tell they can up with it just to get it the cd and did not sound right