SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 1:15 Min.
Appearing late in the 1990 film, Young Guns II, this brief instrumental narrates a sequence where Billy the Kid’s small band is pursued by Sheriff Pat Garrett’s posse. The track’s title refers to a secluded New Mexico mining camp where the gang stumbles upon a decrepit prospecting group harvesting bat excrement, aka ‘guano.’ As the sole entry from Alan Silvestri’s score, it ends Jon Bon Jovi’s inspired-by-Young Guns II soundtrack entitled Blaze of Glory.
Note: As of 2018, Silvestri’s Young Guns II instrumental score (or at least a cover of it) was released. This score’s alternate title is Young Guns, Vol. 2.
REVIEW:
In barely over a minute, veteran composer Alan Silvestri generates an epic pursuit sequence. Not only is there is the thrill of a death-defying chase, Silvestri acutely spells out the desperation of Billy’s cronies amidst their improvised escape. While this track is likely too short and not distinctive enough to justify a solo download, “Guano City” still reminds listeners that Jon Bon Jovi had a strong tag-team partner crafting Young Guns II’s soundtrack.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars
