The original soundtrack to the
Elvis-themed Vegas casino heist film
3000 Miles to Graceland wastes the opportunity to either gather some of the King's greatest hits or some inspired covers of his work, such as
Elvis Hitler's demented reworking of "Viva Las Vegas." Instead, it collects some very tired-sounding and out-of-place alt-metal and rap-rock, including
Filter's "It's Gonna Kill Me,"
Nothingface's "Bleeder,"
Spineshank's "New Disease," and
Bender's "Angeldust."
BT's "Smartbomb" and
Hardknox's "Come in Hard" are electronic variations on the soundtrack's theme of macho, in-your-face aggression, but
A3's clever, reflective "Mansion on the Hill" and
Crystal Method's "Vapor Trail" provide some relief from the album's mindless repetition. By the time
Elvis himself finally shows up on the last track, "Such a Night," it's too little, too late;
3000 Miles to Graceland is too far gone to save. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide