The "Earth Girls Are Easy" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1989) is a vibrant, neon-soaked time capsule of late-1980s pop, new wave, and alternative rock. Released by Warner Bros. Records to accompany the sci-fi musical comedy starring Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum, the album is heavily shaped by legendary producer Nile Rodgers, who served as the film's music producer. The tracklist is an eclectic mix of mainstream hitmakers and alternative icons, featuring a unique Nile Rodgers remix of Depeche Mode’s "Route 66," a high-energy dance track from Information Society, and a driving contribution from The Jesus and Mary Chain. It also includes "Shake That Cosmic Thing" by The B-52s, a track that perfectly mirrors the movie's campy, retro-futuristic aesthetic.
The heart of the soundtrack belongs to comedian and actress Julie Brown, who co-wrote the film and performs three of the album’s most memorable tracks. Her campy novelty anthems, including "Brand New Girl" and the cult classic "'Cause I'm a Blonde," anchor the album's comedic, valley-girl tone. Balanced by smooth pop-rock from Hall & Oates and an instrumental piece by Stewart Copeland, the compilation seamlessly bridges mainstream pop with quirky subcultural sounds. Because it has never been widely reissued on digital streaming platforms, the soundtrack remains a highly sought-after collector's item for fans of vintage 80s vinyl, cassettes, and cinema memorabilia.
"Earth Girls Are Easy" (1988) is a cult-classic sci-fi musical comedy that uses a traditional four-act storytelling structure to track a wild, neon-soaked weekend in the San Fernando Valley. Directed by Julien Temple, the narrative follows a heartbroken Valley girl who finds unexpected love when a trio of colourful extraterrestrial tourists crash into her life.
🎬 Act I: The Setup and Cosmic Crash
The story opens by establishing the mundane, fluorescent reality of Valerie Gail (Geena Davis), a manicurist at the Curl Up & Dye salon who is deeply neglected by her philandering doctor fiancé, Ted (Charles Rocket). After Valerie catches Ted cheating with a nurse and violently kicks him out of her house, her tragic luck takes a bizarre turn. Meanwhile, a spaceship carrying three furry, sex-starved aliens—Mac (Jeff Goldblum), Wiploc (Jim Carrey), and Zeebo (Damon Wayans)—diverts to Earth after catching broadcasts of beautiful human women. A chaotic onboard fight causes their vessel to crash-land directly into Valerie’s backyard swimming pool, leaving them temporarily stranded.
💅 Act II-A: The Makeover and Assimilation
Initially terrified, Valerie realizes the aliens are harmless, quick learners who rapidly absorb Southern California pop culture and language just by watching American television. She enlists her surf-bum friend Woody (Michael McKean) to drain the pool so the ship can be repaired, which will take a full day. To help the bizarre visitors blend in, Valerie takes them to her best friend Candy Pink (Julie Brown) at the beauty salon. After a comprehensive head-to-toe shaving and styling session, the neon, tie-dyed fur is removed to reveal three incredibly handsome, tall human-looking men underneath.
🕺 Act II-B: The Night on the Town
Candy eagerly insists on introducing the "foreign" newcomers to the local Los Angeles nightlife, sparking a fish-out-of-water comedy escalation. Armed with new clothes and basic English phrases, the trio takes the city by storm, instantly mastering the local customs of shopping malls, dance clubs, and dating. While Wiploc and Zeebo run wild embracing the eccentricities of late-1980s party culture, the alien leader, Mac, remains focused on Valerie. Sensing her lingering heartbreak, he provides genuine emotional comfort, and a sweet, unexpected romance begins to blossom between the two.
🚀 Act III: The Resolution and Departure
The final act begins when the villainous Ted returns to win Valerie back, only to discover the aliens and immediately hatch a plan to expose them to the authorities for his own fame. Following a chaotic sequence of evasion, Valerie and Mac successfully trick Ted into looking delusional, giving the crew enough time to finalize their spaceship repairs. Just as Valerie is about to let a brainwashing love-zap convince her to marry Ted and head to Las Vegas, she breaks free of the illusion and realizes her true feelings. Rejecting her manipulative fiancé, Valerie runs out to the backyard and boards the spacecraft, blasting off into outer space with Mac for a cosmic happily ever after.
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1. "Love Train" – Performed by Daryl Hall & John Oates
2. "Baby Gonna Shake" – Performed by Royalty
3. "Hit Me" – Performed by Information Society
4. "The Ground You Walk On" – Performed by Jill Jones
5. "Earth Girls Are Easy" – Performed by Julie Brown
6. "Shake That Cosmic Thing" – Performed by The B-52s
7. "Route 66" (Nile Rodgers Mix) – Performed by Depeche Mode
8. "Who Do You Love" – Performed by The Jesus and Mary Chain
9. "Throb" – Performed by Stewart Copeland
10. "Brand New Girl" – Performed by Julie Brown
11. "'Cause I'm a Blonde" – Performed by Julie Brown
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