WWF The Music, Vol. 5
| Company type | Soundtrack album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | February 20, 2001 |
| Founder | WWE (then World Wrestling Federation) |
| Products | WWE entrance themes |
| Owner | WWE |
WWF The Music, Vol. 5 is a soundtrack collection released by WWE (known then as the World Wrestling Federation) on February 20, 2001, through Koch Records (currently eOne Records). The album predominantly contains entrance themes for WWE superstars, mainly composed and performed by Jim Johnston, with the exception of one piece by Motörhead. It enjoyed commercial success, reaching the second position on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Composition
The entirety of the tracks was created, arranged, and performed by WWE’s composer Jim Johnston, except for "The Game," which was contributed by the British heavy metal group Motörhead, and "Pie," featuring rapper Slick Rick. According to music database AllMusic, the album falls within heavy metal, hard rock, and alternative metal genres. Additionally, a review from Slam! Wrestling highlighted a gospel influence present in the track "Pie."
Commercial
WWF The Music, Vol. 5 demonstrated impressive sales figures. In the United States, it peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 and secured the top spot on the Independent Albums chart. In Canada, it climbed to number five on the Canadian Albums Chart. The Recording Industry Association of America awarded it gold certification for exceeding 500,000 copies sold. The album also attained number 11 on the UK Albums Chart. Initial week sales reached 176,000 units, and shipments surpassed 640,000 by April 2002.
Critical
AllMusic assigned a two-star rating out of five to the album, with reviewer Darren Ratner observing that its appeal is primarily limited to devoted wrestling enthusiasts and that it functions best as television entrance music. He praised "The Game" and "I've Got It All" but was critical of the original track "Pie." Similarly, Alex Ristic from Slam! Wrestling praised Triple H's theme but criticized the reliance on older material throughout the album, suggesting that even seasoned fans might find it underwhelming. Russell Baillie of The New Zealand Herald described the release as "truly, truly brutal."
Weekly charts
Template:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chart| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
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Year-end charts
| Chart (2001) | Position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums (OCC) | 200 |
| US Billboard 200 | 151 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Sales/shipments |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (MC) | Gold | 40,000^ |
| United Kingdom (BPI) | Gold | 100,000^ |
| United States (RIAA) | Gold | 640,000 |
| ^Shipments figures based on certification alone | ||