Balancing real life with good old-fashioned Saint Nick magic is a challenge for Tim Allen's jolly elf in the spirited Santa Clause 2--a dichotomy that the mix of vintage and contemporary holiday confections on its soundt... more »rack also tackles. Brian Setzer struts through a rockabilly take on "Jingle Bells," while Hilary Duff (a.k.a. Lizzie McGuire) bounces down "Santa Claus Lane" with sugar-dusted pop effervescence and Shedaisy playfully modernize Kris Kringle on the boogie-woogie honky-tonk "Santa's Got a Brand New Bag." On the legend tip, the Shirelles' soul slow dance "Blue Holiday," Chuck Berry's bluesy rock classic "Run Rudolph Run," and Louis Armstrong's flavorful scat-jazz "Zat You Santa Claus" conjure picturesque, snow-covered holiday scenes of yore. Unwritten Law and Sum 41's particularly joyless rock/faux-rap collaboration aside, Santa Clause 2 is as frothy and lighthearted as a tall glass of eggnog--in other words, just as fun as a holiday-themed record should be. --Annie Zaleski« less
Balancing real life with good old-fashioned Saint Nick magic is a challenge for Tim Allen's jolly elf in the spirited Santa Clause 2--a dichotomy that the mix of vintage and contemporary holiday confections on its soundtrack also tackles. Brian Setzer struts through a rockabilly take on "Jingle Bells," while Hilary Duff (a.k.a. Lizzie McGuire) bounces down "Santa Claus Lane" with sugar-dusted pop effervescence and Shedaisy playfully modernize Kris Kringle on the boogie-woogie honky-tonk "Santa's Got a Brand New Bag." On the legend tip, the Shirelles' soul slow dance "Blue Holiday," Chuck Berry's bluesy rock classic "Run Rudolph Run," and Louis Armstrong's flavorful scat-jazz "Zat You Santa Claus" conjure picturesque, snow-covered holiday scenes of yore. Unwritten Law and Sum 41's particularly joyless rock/faux-rap collaboration aside, Santa Clause 2 is as frothy and lighthearted as a tall glass of eggnog--in other words, just as fun as a holiday-themed record should be. --Annie Zaleski
CD Reviews
Not bad at all!
11/21/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This is a good album CD to grab if you want the soundtrack or just want some decent modern Christmas music. Since Amazon[.com] doesn't have a track listing, here it is.
1. Everybody loves christmas - Eddie Money and Robbie Spector
2. Santa Clause Lane - Hilary Duff
3. Santa's got a brand new bag - Shedaisy
4. Jingle Bells - Brian Setzer
5. Run Rudolph Run - Chuck Berry
6. Zat you Santa Clause - Louis Armstrong and the commanders
7. Santa Clause is coming to town - Smokey Robinson & miracles
8. Blue Holiday - The Shirelles
9. Unwritten Christmas - Unwritten law and Sum 41
10. I'm gonna lasso Santa Clause - Brenda Lee
11. Santa Clause is coming to town - Steve Tyrell
12. North Pole(Score) - George S. Clinton"
"Santa Clause Lane" by Hilary
Sravanthi | Plano, TX | 01/07/2003
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Okay, I'm only rating Track 2, Santa Clause Lane sung by Hilary Duff (aka. Lizzie McGuire on ZoogDisney). Her voice is light, not strong at all, with little talent. But she managed to perform with an "angel" effect. The beat and rythim are nice and even, but they get ruined when she sings "Walking this Christmas down..." The melody is smooth and sticks in your head for just a little while. As I said before, Hilary has vague talent, so I didn't rate 4 stars, but she makes an attempt and the song's fair so I give it 3 stars!"
TRACK LISTING:
One World | Denver, CO USA | 06/10/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"1. Everybody Loves Christmas - Eddie Money and Robbie Spector
2. Santa Clause Lane - Hilary Duff
3. Santa's Got A Brand New Bag - SheDaisy
4. Jingle Bells - Brian Setzer
5. Run Rudolph Run - Chuck Berry
6. Zat You Santa Clause - Louis Armstrong & The Commanders
7. Santa Clause Is Coming To Town - Smokey Robinson & miracles
8. Blue Holiday - The Shirelles
9. Unwritten Christmas - Unwritten Law and Sum 41
10. I'm Gonna Lasso Santa Clause - Brenda Lee
11. Santa Clause Is Coming To Town - Steve Tyrell
12. North Pole(Score) - George S. Clinton
"
To: A Music Fan
C. Bell | Little Rock, AR | 10/31/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The song that you are talking about, the "Naughty Naughty Christmas" song, was performed by Danger Danger. I liked this song as well, and was disappointed when I saw it wasn't on this CD, but it is still a good CD for anyone who liked the songs from the movie. It was a great christmas gift for my little brother. He loved the movie and watches it all year 'round. It's a great CD though, despite what Disney left off."
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1