The plot is ridiculous, a high school basketball player turns into a wolf and nobody bats an eyelid, but that is the charm of the 80s. Its funny, ridiculous, hillarious and has great moments throughout.
Miles Goodman composed the music for the movie and all of the songs. They have a distinctive sound throughout, with guitars, synths and gated drums.
The soundtrack however only consists of 9 tracks, with lots of score being absent. It was released on CD and Vinyl in 1985 on the Metronome label in Japan, and in Germany. Since then, there has been no re release or expanded version, which is surprising given the movie has a cult following.
Some of the key tracks missing are as follows:
Miles Goodman's instrumental rendition of "Staying Alive" composed in the synth fashion of the rest of the soundtrack.
Interlude score pieces, such as Beer Keg scenes.
The Wolf Dance opening score at the high school dance. This funky jam is a percussive heavy track making use of the Linndrum and some groovy bass.
The alternate "Big Bad Wolf" song. On the CD and Vinyl releases, this song sounds different due to the drums and vocals being used. In the movie version, different vocals and drums are used and it sounds sufficiently different.
Given that the songs only take up around half an hour, it would be easy to include everything on an expanded release. It may be likely that Intrada, La La Land or Perseverance Records may do a release.
1. Flesh On Fire James House
This is a fantastic song, great galloping guitar, synths and a vintage 80s melody. Linndrum percussion throughout this track. One of the best of the decade.
2. Big Bad Wolf The Wolf Sisters
This is a funky track, with vocoder and again percussion heavy with the Linndrum.
The movie version is slightly different with an unreleased intro and alternate drums and vocals.
3. Win In The End Mark Safan
The iconic theme from the end basketball game. Not much is known about Mark Safan, but the track is a perfect end to a satisfying 80s movie.
4. Shootin' For The Moon Amy Holland
A great theme, making use of the DX7 and Miles Goodman's talents for orchestral themes.
5. Silhouette David Palmer
This is the track played during the house party, and is visuallised perfectly on screen through Scott Howard slashing his way into his female friend Boof!
6. Way To Go Mark Vieha
Another classic played during the halfway point of the movie showcasing how Scott Howard as the Wolf is helping win all their games. The music matches the hilarity of the onscreen action.
7. Good News David Morgan
A great song, buried in the background before the wolf dance.
8. Transformation Miles Goodman (instrumental)
Probably the most recognised song in the movie, this is the key instrumental music for Scott Howard's first transformation at home. Absolute perfection.
9. Boof Miles Goodman (instrumental)
A great interlude, and uses the melody from Shooting from the moon to great effect.
