Toy Story 2: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack
For those who lovedRandy Newman's score to the firstToy Story(but maybe not the singer-songwriter's gruff voice), check outToy Story 2. Here, we get a handful of memorable vocal numbers:Sarah McLachlansings the breathy "When She Loved Me,"Riders in the Skygive their retro-swing treatment to "Woody's Roundup," andRobert GouletcroonsToy Story's anthem "You've Got a Friend in Me." The soundtrack's orchestrations are pure Newman--sometimes sweeping, sometimes whimsical, and always fitting for this fantasy story of toys coming to life. Of course, the "You've Got a Friend in Me" theme keeps popping up in the instrumentals, as do Western-themed melodies. Nothing monumental here, but a fun soundtrack nonetheless.--Jason Verlinde