The Parent Trap [1998 Original Soundtrack]

Performer: Original Soundtrack/Score
Distributor: Universal Distribution

Notes: Original music composed by Alan Silvestri. All tracks have been digitally mastered using HDCD technology. Full performer name: Original Soundtrack/Original Score. Considering that The Parent Trap was virtually designed as a marketing exercise, it's not surprising that its soundtrack feels as carefully assembled as the film itself. The movie turned out to be quite enjoyable, and the soundtrack comes close to being equally fun. Its weakest moments are the newer tracks; they're reasonably entertaining -- Super 8 lead vocalist Bob Khaleel acquits himself well on a cover of "Here Comes the Sun," and Nobody's Angel's revival of the Hayley Mills tune "Let's Get Together" is appropriately fun -- but they don't quite compare to the originals that comprise the rest of the album. Nat King Cole's "L-O-V-E," the Lovin' Spoonful's "Do You Believe in Magic," Linda Ronstadt's "I Love You for Sentimental Reasons," Young-Holt Unlimited's "Soulful Strut," George Thorogood's "Bad to the Bone" and the La's' magnificent "There She Goes" provide an eclectic but entertaining core to this fun, if unremarkable soundtrack. Alan Silvestri's score is similarly pleasant but forgettable, but it all adds up to a diverting soundtrack. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine Disney's remake of this children's classic features a new look, some updated references (such as a memorable parody of the Beatles' Abbey Road album cover) and a soundtrack which mixes the old with the new, making sure that no matter what else changes, that old Disney magic is still there. Featuring classic tracks such as "L O V E" by Nat "King" Cole adds a touch of class. Keeping it in the family, Natalie Cole appears also, with "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)." In addition, the soundtrack takes a more modern turn with sweet pop of the La's "There She Goes" and the ultra-quirky Shonen Knife, performing the Carpenter's "Top Of The World." This mix of artists and material from yesterday and today helps to bring home THE PARENT TRAP's sweet tale of youthful hijinks and the wisdom of the young.

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