''Godzilla: The Album'' is the soundtrack to the 1998 film ''

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''. It was released on May 19, 1998, through Epic Records and mainly consists of alternative rock songs. The soundtrack was a success, peaking at No. 2 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and reaching platinum certification. The album was commercially successful in both the United States and Japan, being certified platinum by the RIAJ and RIAA in June and July 1998, respectively. By July 1998, the album sold 2.5million copies worldwide. It was #56 on the '' Billboard'' chart of 1998's best-selling albums, having sold 1.3million copies in the United States by the end of 1998.

Singles

The album's most successful single was Puff Daddy and Jimmy Page's " Come with Me" which peaked at No. 4 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was certified platinum. The single sold a certified 2.025million copies worldwide.See Other hit singles included

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, in which a line in the lyrics of the song appears to criticize the film for distracting the public, saying, "Godzilla, pure motherfucking filler. Get your eyes off the real killer."

Track listing

Certifications and sales

References

External links

* {{Authority control 1998 soundtrack albums Albums produced by Sean Combs Epic Records soundtracks Alternative rock soundtracks Rap rock soundtracks Albums produced by Brendan O'Brien (record producer) Godzilla (franchise)