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Fans of High School Musical can breathe easy: Based on this soundtrack, the sequel is just as good, and perhaps even better. Though its trailer asked "Are you ready for the start of something new?" HSM2 isn't turning the franchise into The Wire, and really is more of the same--which is, of course, totally fine by us. One of the most energetic tracks is Chad and Ryan's musical/baseball number "I Don't Dance," propelled by a cool big-band swing motif (fans of director Kenny Ortega's choreographic work for Xanadu will be reminded of that movie's mash-up of disco and swing in the "Dancin'" number). Once again Troy and Gabriella get the ballads, but "You Are the Music in Me" is a fine one and doesn't get bogged down in syrup. It also gets reprised by Troy and Sharpay in a rockier and arguably better version. This is typical of the fact that, overall, the bouncier tracks fare best: "All for One" (with its handclaps and surfy guitar licks), the s! ingle "What Time Is It" (the time of our lives, of course!), "Work This Out" (complete with percussive, well, workout). Of course everybody's favorite brother-sister team, Ryan and Sharpay, gets a couple of great vehicles: "Fabulous" and the zany, Hawaiian-flavored "Humuhumunukunukuapua'a," which more than anything else sounds like a tribute to the Disney princess of the 1960s: Annette Funicello. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album became the soundtrack of our summer holidays. I just put it on and everyone in the car was quiet or happily singing/humming along. The songs took a few plays to grow on the adults but kids(10yrs, 5yrs and 2yrs) loved it from the beginning. As an adult I could point out some flaws but it delivers to its audience and all of us are looking forward to sitting down to watch the new movie when it airs on disneyuk.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Like HSM, HSM2 is full of catchy songs that you can't help but sing along to. If you've seen the movie also, listening to the songs just makes you remember what happened in it, as each song pretty much narates what was going on at the time. The second movie and album created just as much hype as the first one and this is well deserved. The first HSM was new, and that's probably why I would rate it thigher, and its songs, but that doesn't negate the fact that this is still a top album for any fans, or those who still haven't converted. A personal favourite is 'what time is it?" which is probably the main song of the film, and can't help but get you in the mood for the rest of the songs.
So to sum up this is a must album for any fans. You can't not like the album, as the cheese and happiness of all the lyrics and beats is what makes it what it is!
HSM2 continues to amaze!
So to sum up this is a must album for any fans. You can't not like the album, as the cheese and happiness of all the lyrics and beats is what makes it what it is!
HSM2 continues to amaze!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Present for niece
My niece is 12 and this was a birthday present for her, kept her quiet for hours, she loves it
Published 19 months ago by D. Kilby
Does what it says on the tin
Brought for 2 kids about to do this at a drama week. For parents it beats having to watch the DVD over and over again for them to learn the song! Read more
Published 22 months ago by K. Morgan
High School Musical 2
As usual High School Musical is just fantastic. My two young children plus myself think HSM is brilliant, so it's great to have the music to play in the car.
Published on 20 Feb 2009 by 40s and feeling great
Rubbish!
Rubbish, if my nine year old plays it anymore his HIFI is going out the window!!
Published on 13 Feb 2009 by i'm that bored i'm reviewing stuff on amazon!
Listen to this album more than twice and you will go mad!
Hung in there with the first. However,this album has no artistic merit whatsover!! The worst thing any adult could do is take this in their car on a long journey - Be warned!!
Published on 5 Oct 2008 by Huckfead
A grease but better
I know people say this is just like Grease The Musical: I find this really annoying there are millions of musicals out there and they pick on this one leave it alone it it... Read more
Published on 2 April 2008 by ???????
Is this album worth it? You can 'Bet On It'
Phenomenally strong album from the young cast of HSM2.
Bet On It is clearly the stand out track, brilliantly performed and sung by Troy (Zac Efron). Read more
Bet On It is clearly the stand out track, brilliantly performed and sung by Troy (Zac Efron). Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2008 by S4Z
Really good mix of songs, great =]
I wasn't really keen on this album at first, having seen the first film and thought it all a bit 'cheesy', but when I turned it on I was quite surprised. Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2008 by C. A. Taylor
Trouble
My daughter has taken over my car with this CD. its all we listen to at home, car, garden etc.
I cant wait to watch the HSM on ice .
I cant wait to watch the HSM on ice .
Published on 6 Nov 2007 by O. Williams
The kids love it
God bless High School Musical and all it's merchandise. The CD's, DVD's, interactive board games etc, making life as a parent that much easier. Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2007 by Neil Butler
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