Music Review: Cars Soundtrack
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What Parents Should Know
Parents need to know that there's nothing objectionable
here, just a solid mix of contemporary and classic artists.
Families can talk about the different musical styles and how
they are achieved. What about Brad Paisley's songs make them
sound so country? If Sheryl Crow used fiddle and pedal steel
guitar, for example, would her song sound more country too?
As with all Disney/Pixar animated projects, a major highlight of the CARS SOUNDTRACK is Randy Newman's original score. But there are also contributions by some legendary contemporary, as well as classic, recording artists. Sheryl Crow revs up the engine with "Real Gone," an irresistible summer-party song. Then come tracks by Rascal Flatts ("Life Is A Highway"), Brad Paisley ("Behind the Clouds" and "Find Yourself"), James Taylor on "Our Town" (a Randy Newman original), and The Chords. Add the two versions of the quintessential driving song "Route 66" (one by Chuck Berry, the other by John Mayer), and the result is a pitch-perfect family road trip album that works even if no one has seen the movie.
Among the highlights has to be the understated, ever-exquisite "My Heart Would Know" by Hank Williams. The Cars soundtrack provides an unintentional but lovely lesson in musical influences for families -- as well as a terrific way to pass the time, singing along on the road.
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