WWF The Music, Volume 4
| Company type | Soundtrack album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | November 2, 1999 |
| Founder | WWE |
| Products | Entrance themes of WWE performers |
| Parent | WWE |
WWF The Music, Volume 4 is a soundtrack album issued by WWE (formerly known as the World Wrestling Federation, WWF) on November 2, 1999, through Koch Records. The collection predominantly showcases entrance themes of WWE performers, mainly crafted and executed by Jim Johnston, with the exception of one song performed by the German heavy metal group H-Blockx. The album enjoyed significant commercial popularity, ascending to number four on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Composition
Except for "Oh Hell Yeah," which was performed by the German heavy metal band H-Blockx, all compositions were written, arranged, and performed by WWE’s composer Jim Johnston. According to AllMusic, the album falls within the heavy metal and post-grunge genres. Additionally, a review from Slam! Wrestling highlighted influences of honky-tonk and hip hop in certain tracks.
Commercial
WWF The Music, Volume 4 attained notable commercial success, reaching number four on the US Billboard 200 and number 17 on the Top Internet Albums chart. In Canada, it climbed to number five on the Canadian Albums Chart. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awarded it platinum status, denoting sales exceeding one million copies. In the United Kingdom, it peaked at number 44 on the UK Albums Chart. This release marked WWE’s second album to exceed one million units sold, with cumulative sales estimated at approximately 1.13 million as of April 2002.
Critical
The album received a two-star rating out of five from music review site AllMusic. Critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine acknowledged that while the album appeals to a specific audience, particularly wrestling enthusiasts, it might not attract listeners beyond that group. Alex Ristic from Slam! Wrestling expressed a comparable opinion, indicating that the album accurately reflects individual wrestling personalities but suggested this is not always favorable. He offered criticism for tracks such as "Big" and "Sexual Chocolate," while commending "Break Down the Wall" and "Danger at the Door," ultimately stating that most songs are of good quality.
Weekly charts
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard) | 5 |
| UK Albums (Official Charts Company) | 44 |
| US Billboard 200 (Billboard) | 4 |
| US Top Internet Albums (Billboard) | 17 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2000) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 128 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Sales/shipments |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (MC) | Platinum | 80,000^ |
| United Kingdom (BPI) | Gold | 100,000^ |
| United States (RIAA) | Platinum | 1,130,000 |
| ^Shipments based on certification alone | ||