The Grinch

• Artist : Original Soundtrack
• Binding : Audio CD
• EAN : 0606949076528
• Format : Soundtrack
• Label : Interscope
• Languages : Original Language: English
• Manufacturer : Interscope
• Number Of Discs : 1
• Package Dimensions : 0.54 inches (Height) x 5.55 inches (Length) x 0.18 pounds (Weight) x 4.97 inches (Width)
• Package Quantity : 1
• Product Group : Music
• Publisher : Interscope
• Release Date : 2000-11-27
• Running Time : 104
• SKU : 1583780
• Studio : Interscope
• UPC : 606949076528

Dr Seuss' children's story always possessed a musical quality. This movie adaptation throws everything into the pot to appeal to most tastes. What's interesting about the approach is having more typically adult-oriented artistes mixing in for the kiddies. Barenaked Ladies get a little Sesame Street wholesomeness going ("Green Christmas" with Jim Carrey), Smash Mouth offer an infectious rhythmically propelled warning about being good for Santa ("Better Do it Right") and The Eels enjoy a scratchy whine about commercialism ("Christmas is Going to the Dogs"). In between are jokey dialogue extracts and an OTT Carrey version of the classic "You're a Mean One Mr Grinch". With so much upbeat fun being had, the dreamy vocals of N Sync ("You Don't Have to be Alone") and Faith Hill ("Where Are You Christmas?") don't really seem to belong. The album's second half is orchestral score from James Horner, seemingly having the most fun since Honey I Shrunk the Kids. Everything comes together best in "Stealing Christmas" as narrator Anthony Hopkins and Carrey interact over highly comedic underscore. --Paul Tonks

- Amazon.co.uk Review

Tracks:

• Disc 1

  • 1: Movie Dialogue: Kids Today - Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas ST
  • 2: Grinch 2000 - Busta Rhymes/Jim Carrey
  • 3: Green Christmas - Barenaked Ladies
  • 4: Christmas Of Love - Little Isidore And The Inquisitors
  • 5: Lonely Christmas Eve - Ben Folds
  • 6: Movie Dialogue: Grinch Schedule - Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas ST
  • 7: Better Do It Right - Smash Mouth
  • 8: Whoville Medley (Perfect Christmas Night/Grinch) - Trans-Siberian Orchestra
  • 9: Movie Dialogue: Reindeer - Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas ST
  • 10: Christmas Is Going To The Dogs - The Eels
  • 11: You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch - Jim Carrey
  • 12: Movie Dialogue: Christmas Means More - Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas ST
  • 13: You Don't Have To Be Alone - 'N Sync
  • 14: Where Are You Christmas? - Faith Hill
  • 15: The Shape Of Things To Come (Includes 'Happy Who-lidays') - James Horner
  • 16: Memories Of A Green Childhood - James Horner
  • 17: Christmas, Why Can't I Find You? - James Horner/Taylor Momsen
  • 18: Stealing Christmas - James Horner/Jim Carrey/Anthony Hopkins/Taylor Momsen
  • 19: The Big Heist - James Horner
  • 20: Does Cindy Lou Really Ruin Christmas? - James Horner
  • 21: A Change Of The Heart - James Horner
  • 22: The Sleigh Of Presents - James Horner
  • 23: He Carves The Roast Beast (Includes 'Welcome Christmas') - James Horner

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