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Cars Soundtrack (by Soundtrack)

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An all-star cast makes this CD a stand-out.

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Parents need to know that there's nothing objectionable here, just a solid mix of contemporary and classic artists.

Positive messages: A gentle message of friendship and good times.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Tie-in to movie.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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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?

What's the story?

What's the story?
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.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
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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Released on: June 6, 2006
Label: Disney
Genre: Soundtrack
This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 
 

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SnotRod
parent of 5 year old
3
 
My boy loves it!
Always wants to listen to it in the car - which isn't necessarily a good thing :)
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laribrook
parent of 3 and 4 year old
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Great soundtrack regardless of the movie!
My boys love this soundtrack! It is wonderful, I could listen to it w/ out the kids ;)
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adagioprincess
kid, 11 years old
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aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwsssssssssssssooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmeeeeee
AWESOOOOOOOOOME BEST DISNEY MUSIC EVER! The reason I did not put anything down is becauseI cant believe you look for role models and messages in every song. This website is kind of stupid not the user like you dont have to put what parents can talk about like its sooooooooo stupid to put how people can sound more country its their own style of music but awwwwwwwwwwwwsssssooooooome soundtrack.
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