Amazon.co.uk Review
Anchored by a muscular, yet funky live version of Gavin DeGraw's theme song "I Don't Want to Be," this collection of music from and inspired by the hit WB series walks the fine line between stock-in-trade teen musical angst and decidedly more AC-friendly fare with its dignity intact. Its emotionally charged mix-tape sensibility comes courtesy of series creator/producer Mark Schwan and his music supervisors, a team who showcase the earnest contributions of show star/troubadour Tyler Hilton (including a winning duet with co-star Bethany Joy Lenz covering
Ryan Adam's "When the Stars Go Blue") amidst music that's often moodier (Travis' fine "Re-Offender," the languorous "Lie in the Sound" by Trespassers William) and more aggressive ("Shoot Your Gun" by UK trio 22-20s). Still, it's an album whose heart is tender, as ably demonstrated by The Wreckers' (a collaboration between Michelle Branch and Midwest singer-songwriter Jessica Harp) bright harmonies on "The Good Kind" and an inviting acoustic version of Sheryl Crow's Grammy-nominated "First Cut is the Deepest."
--Jerry McCulley
Album Description
Music from
One Tree Hill Soundtrack captures the spirit of the hit series, with fourteen cutting-edge tracks from the acclaimed series. Featuring an exclusive live version of "I Don't Want To Be," the program's theme song by singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw, as well as exclusive new selections from Sheryl Crow, the debut of Michelle Branch's band The Wreckers and the fast rising new group, Story of The Year, the
One Tree Hill Soundtrack also highlights cuts from a wide variety of fresh young artists personally selected by
One Tree Hill creator Mark Schwahn.
Among the collection's many standouts are included an acoustic version of "Glad," by Tyler Hilton, (who has a recurring role on One Tree Hill as musician Chris Keller). Hilton also performs a duet with One Tree Hill actress Bethany Joy Lenz. Also included is "The Good Kind" by The Wreckers--featuring Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp--and acoustic versions of "The First Cut Is The Deepest" by Sheryl Crow and "Sidewalks" by Story Of The Year.