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It's 1971, and racial tension is threatening the popular institution of high school football in Alexandria, Virginia. Into the fray comes newly hired head coach Herman Boone (Denzel Washington), who attempts to save the day and have his charges pull together for a real up-with-people finale. While the film tracks Boone's actions, you get to bask in the familiar, period-specific songs found on the soundtrack, which includes inspirational numbers from Cat Stevens ("Peace Train") and Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, who duet on the inevitable "Ain't No Mountain High Enough." Also reflecting the feel of the times are early-'70s staples from the Hollies ("Long Cool Woman [in a Black Dress]"), Eric Burdon & War ("Spill the Wine"), Norman Greenbaum ("Spirit in the Sky"), and Steam ("Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye"). With unexpected highlights such as Ike and Tina Turner's cover of "I Want to Take You Higher" and Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band's ultra-funky "Express Yourself," this album is the feel-good equivalent of a time machine set to 1971. Dave Gil de Rubio, Barnes & Noble