StarStruck Soundtrack (by Various Artists, Soundtrack)

STARSTRUCK is the soundtrack to the Disney Channel musical of the same name. Like many musicals that have come before from the Mouse House, this film combines high-energy dance tracks with sentimental ballads. This time around the premise isn't a high school or summer camp, but the story of a teen idol named Christopher Wilde and his unlikely relationship with one of his few non-fans that turns his plush life on its head. The soundtrack is a mix of hip-hop, power pop, and soft rock, and includes numerous tracks from the leading man as well as several from the supporting cast.

With so many hit songs coming from Disney tween musicals, it's hard to compose tracks that stand out. Some songs here fail miserably at this task, and sound like weak imitations of far better numbers. Songs such as "Got to Believe" and "Hero" tend to be the slower songs that offer up platitudes and very few original sounds. "I can be everything you need...do you believe in destiny." However, the album is saved by the high-octane dance tracks such as the outstanding title track, "Shades" and the funky "Something in the Sun."

Released on: February 9, 2010
Label: Walt Disney Records
Genre: Soundtrack