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What fun! This soundtrack of the film adaptation of the Broadway musical overflows with glossy, ol' fashioned '60s-style pep. It won't win any awards for innovation, but it may well be one of the most feel-good releases of the year. While not quite as super-energetic as the original Broadway cast, the new crew ain't too shabby: Nikki Blonsky delivers as Tracy Turnblad and Zac Efron (High School Musical) makes for a devoted boyfriend, and the supporting cast gleefully embraces the show's silly-but-generous spirit. John Travolta (who gets to utter the particularly ironic line "it's been years since someone asked me to dance") goes drag as Tracy’s mom, Edna, while Michelle Pfeiffer's slight stiffness is appropriate for her uptight character, especially on the cha-cha "(The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs." After Mama Morton in Chicago, Queen Latifah puts in another brassy turn as Motormouth Maybelle ("Big, Blonde and Beautiful," which is then reprised by Travolta and Pfeiffer). The show's authors, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, have written three new numbers for the movie: the rollicking (and first single) "Ladies' Choice," "New Girl in Town" and "Come So Far." In addition, the CD also includes two tracks that aren't in the film but were in the show: "Cooties", sung by Aimee Allen, and "Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now", sung by all three Tracy Turnblads: Blonsky, Ricki Lake (from the source movie) and Marissa Jaret Winokur (from the original Broadway cast). --Elisabeth Vincentelli
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JOHN TRAVOLTA, MICHELLE PFEIFFER
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By J. SCARROTT
Format:Audio CD
Quite simply, Hairspray is in my opinion, one of the best films to have been on at the cinema this year. However, what makes it so successful is its fantastic soundtrack. Opening number 'Good Morning Baltimore' is a great feel good tune and other classic tracks such as 'Without Love' with lyrics such as 'I never looked inside myself but on the outside I looked good' and 'It's like getting my big break and laryingitus'(apologies for spelling!),you know you are onto a winner! As for the singing, all in all very good although I thought Nikki Blonsky's voice started to grate after a while, despite it being amazing compared to my own voice! All I can say is that we need more fantastic soundtracks and films like this as it is practically impossible to not smile when listening. Great stuff all round.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Katrina-UK
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Format:Audio CD
Fantastic film - made fabulous by the superb music and the superb acting & dancing. Fabulous rock n roll music which will make sense once you've seen the film! I can honestly say this is the first film I've ever seen at the cinema, where people watching the film have actually stood up and started dancing! Why? Because of the music....
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If you enjoyed the film, which I'd bet good money you did, then you'll absolutely adore this soundtrack. It includes all the songs, plus a couple more [heard in the credits] and they are pretty much in their entirety, giving you the full spirit and beat of the movie. A must-have for any musical collection!
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Tim Healey
Format:Audio CD
I have just returned from the cinema watching this film and the first thing I did was to order this soundtrack! The score is awesome, thesinging is AMAZING! Who'd have thought Christopher Walken could sing?
I recommend this CD to everyone in the entire world!
I recommend this CD to everyone in the entire world!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Download
This is an awesome soundtrack. Zac Eflon has a really nice voice..if I was a director I know a great character that he could be casted as with that voice!
The whole soundtrack is an upbeat, feel happy, don't be depressed piece which is great cos thats what we need at the moment, happy cheerful songs. My favorites on the soundtrack are "run and tell that", "Big, Blonde and Beautiful" and "It takes two". Sure its 60's ish..but its fun! Especially is you wanna do some karaoke with it...gives you one great time!
The whole soundtrack is an upbeat, feel happy, don't be depressed piece which is great cos thats what we need at the moment, happy cheerful songs. My favorites on the soundtrack are "run and tell that", "Big, Blonde and Beautiful" and "It takes two". Sure its 60's ish..but its fun! Especially is you wanna do some karaoke with it...gives you one great time!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By K. Brook
Format:Audio CD
I remember the original hairspray from when I was younger and loved it then and still love it now, even though the songs and characters are different its still amazing! the soundtrack has all the songs from the film that just make you want to be in that groovy era of the 50's/60's. I have the album in my car and can never resist a good old sing along. Definitely a feel good soundtrack to brighten up your day! love it and love Hairspray!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By XMOLLAX
Format:Audio CD
I love every song in this album, they are all sung by different kinds of actors which makes the music varied and suprising. I bought this album on Amazon as soon as I came out of the Cinema, I still cant get these songs out of my head 4 months after it was released! The highlights of this album include.....every single song! I promise that you wont regret buying this, it will brighten up every day with a little song and dance and I am sure that you wont be able to get them out of your head either. BUY IT NOW !!! :)
By S. Cook
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Bought as we were going to see hairspray at the theatre and knew my children would want to buy the soundtrack there which always costs £15 or so. Great value.
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Brilliant
This album is really great fun! Bought this after seeing the stage production and movie. Will put anyone in a good mood.
Published 2 months ago by KellieB
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Brilliant!
Purchased for my daughter after seeing the film. A very feel good film/show and this CD helps you relive the era and its great soundtrack.
Published 2 months ago by LMASK6
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Love it
Another ultimate pick me up album, love the film which is a classic alongside Saturday Night Fever, Grease, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, etc. You can't stop the beat!!
Published 3 months ago by C. Clay
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Great music!
If you love the film recommend this.... Songs are so catchy! Daughter loves it...plays the CD every night. Even has lyrics included too, a bonus !
Published 3 months ago by Dawn Eyre
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My order was handled as stated in the advert and I am more than pleased with the service and would use them again.
Published 4 months ago by pet fortune
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good product, may be needs better packaging.
Ordered for a friends birthday present. Just what I wanted only disappointment was that there was a noticeable crack on the front of the case which isn't great as going to give as... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Anthea Hutchinson
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Brilliant
A great feel good performance - I love singing along and it always makes me smile after a hard day at work
Published 4 months ago by Ruth
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Hairspray review
A very good soundtrack such a superb mix of different songs from different eras.The genuine actors and actresses sing on the c/d.
Published 6 months ago by James mk
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Brilliant
My girls love it they are always dancing and singing along :) Always great for a long car journey :)
Published 7 months ago by Laura
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Hairspray
Well personally I would have given this less stars - but it was bought for my daughter not me. She loves it which is great. The songs do grow on you a bit though!
Published 8 months ago by K. Archer
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