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This cd is fabulous, the original soundtrack has some great songs on it, and this one doesn't disappoint.
Really worth buying. I just love this album. I think it's even better than the first volume.
"My First Love" and "Hey Baby" are the stand outs on this volume. After hearing the Ciara song "Click Flash" in the movie, I immediately sought out this volume. In my opinion it's better than the first, although the first one had some great songs (Jennifer Hudson's is my fave).
Recommended. Just got mine today - A glowing, lovely collection that compliments the fun movie.
I also felt the soundtrack loses steam by the end. This lead track of this soundtrack is 'Click Flash' by Ciara which sounds like an attempt to capture the funness of the Fergie track from the first volume. "My First Love" by Craig David will definitely define many of the women in the film, and is relatable, in that it's harping on the whole theme of love and the lack of it in one's life. The last four tracks are a bit dull and lacking and skippable, in my opinion.In all, a decent soundtrack and probably a collector's item for Sex and the City fans. It doesn't help that you really can't place some of these songs so they sound random and you're unable to strike up a visual connection to a scene the music helped bring to life (a strength and appeal of the first soundtrack). At first listen, I felt Volume 2 was a bit of a let down from the first volume released a few months back.
The faster-paced songs such as "We Got Love" by Ryan Shaw or the lesser known Janet Jackson track "2 Nite" are simply fun and help capture that whole 'Sex and the City' franchise vibe of being fashionable and letting go and being in the moment. but doesn't quite get there. The first volume had some heavy-hitting songs that really were pulled from the biggest scenes in the movie while volume 2's songs are more obscure and (if you're like me) will leave you scratching your head wondering where exactly this or that song appeared in the film. There's also a lack of a really mind-blowing track like 'Labels and Love' by Fergie. Check it out. Yet, after another listen, I have to say that this is a pretty good soundtrack and sampling of artists and songs that are lesser known but each is different and brings something new to the table.The Good: I think the upbeat songs are much better than some of the slower songs.
The variety of styles, genres and artists that aren't overexposed by the radio really is the driving force behind this release and makes it a fun work-out soundtrack or something to play in the background while you're working.The Bad: There was something missing for me as a listener, and I can't put my finger on it.
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