Along with being an excellent album all its own, “Once More With Feeling” now lives and breathes as a pop culture artifact of a creative force who would go on to make a couple of the biggest movies ( Avengers, Age of Ultron) and most beloved TV shows ( Firefly) of the modern era. Then, there are the clever gag tunes, such as the medley “I’ve Got a Theory / Bunnies / If We’re Together,” and the short tunes such as “The Parking Ticket” and “The Mustard.”īuffy was a low-key hit when it debuted, and the show has only grown in popularity and acclaim in the years since.
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There’s “Standing,” a ballad about growing up and moving on in life and the full cast closer “Where Do We Go From Here?” a sweeping tune that set the stage for the remaining run of the series.
“Rest In Peace” is a snarky punk rock number loaded with Buffy-centric gags. “Under Your Spell” is a slow, foreboding track about love.
He showcased those skills in spades here, with a line-up that spans everything from rock ’n roll to ballads.
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Whedon is a proven songwriter and would go on to pen the award-winning web series musical Dr. Though the appeal here is obviously meant for Buffy fans, it’s worth noting there are some great songs on this album. Original creator Joss Whedon has written up some all-new liner notes to go along with the release (complete in its very own “Slaybill”), giving fans a bit more insight into the beloved episode. Like most Mondo releases, it features some gorgeous cover art, as well as in the gatefold, and even a geeky bonus for old school fans. The company puts out everything from special edition posters to soundtracks, and its latest offering is a high-end take on “Once More With Feeling.” The pressing is on 180-gram vinyl and comes on blue splatter vinyl as well as a red variant. But, Buffy’s iconic musical is getting a new shot at primetime all these years later thanks to niche distributor Mondo. The episode’s soundtrack received a CD release back in the day and drifted into geeky cult icon status for the past decade and a half.
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