WWF The Music, Vol. 5
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| Soundtrack album by World Wrestling Federation | ||||
| Released | February 20, 2001 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 46:44 | |||
| Label | Koch | |||
| Producer | Jim Johnston | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
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| Slam! Wrestling | Unfavorable |
WWF The Music, Vol. 5 is a soundtrack album by WWE (then known as the World Wrestling Federation, or WWF). Released on February 20, 2001 by Koch Records, it features entrance theme music of various WWE superstars, all of which were composed and performed by Jim Johnston (with the exception of one song, performed by Motörhead). The album was a commercial success, charting at number two on the US Billboard 200.
All songs on WWF The Music, Vol. 5 were written, composed and performed by WWE composer Jim Johnston, with the exception of "The Game" which was performed by English heavy metal band Motörhead, and "Pie" which features rapper Slick Rick. Music website AllMusic categorised the album as heavy metal, hard rock and alternative metal, while a review on Slam! Wrestling also identified the gospel style on "Pie".
WWF The Music, Vol. 5 was a commercial success. In the US, the album reached number two on the US Billboard 200 and topped the Independent Albums chart; in Canada, it reached number five on the Canadian Albums Chart. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, indicating sales of over 500,000 units. The album also reached number 11 on the UK Albums Chart.WWF The Music, Vol. 5 sold 176,000 units in its first week on sale, and as of April 2002 had shipped over 640,000 units.
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