Following in the footsteps of the original soundtrack, emphasizes the crossover potential of the movie and its music. Unfortunately, though, the album doesn't have as many surprises as its predecessor; none of the songs here have the same left-field feel as 's version of 'Hallelujah' (or the version that actually appeared in the film), although ' mischievous, middle-of-the-night 'Little Drop of Poison' and 's dignified ballad 'People Ain't No Good' come close. On the other hand, doesn't include anything as obnoxious or omnipresent as 's 'All Star' or 'I'm a Believer,' although it does feature of plenty of covers, including 's odd techo-pop revision of 's 'Holding Out for a Hero,' which turns the song from a fun if overblown AOR anthem into a chilly yet slick lament. 's 'Changes' and 's 'Ever Fallen in Love,' meanwhile, have the dubious distinction of being average renditions of great songs; not even 's cameo on 'Changes' can elevate it (although his duet with on 'Dancin' in the Streets' remains his worst collaboration). And while and ' version of 'Livin' la Vida Loca' isn't as thorough a deconstruction of a song as 's infamous 'She Bangs' (or as funny - albeit unintentionally so - as his own single 'Party All the Time'), it is a dose of silly fun on a soundtrack that is sorely lacking that quality. ' 'Fairy Godmother Song' - which sounds like her Absolutely Fabulous character making up words to the Cinderella classic 'Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo' - and 'Believe'-esque version of 'Holding Out for a Hero' also liven up the soundtrack a bit. However, most of features mopey love songs like 's 'As Lovers Go Ron Fair Remix,' ' 'I Need Some Sleep,' and 's 'I'm on My Way'; they reflect the film's romantic misadventures between Shrek and Princess Fiona, but these songs don't make the soundtrack an especially fun listen, particularly considering that the movie is, ostensibly, first and foremost aimed at kids.
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But ' 'Accidentally in Love' - which sounds like a cross between one of their old hits and ' 'Closer to Free' - and 's 'You're So True' are aimed at those kids' older siblings and parents, making a lukewarm compromise that isn't likely to satisfy either audience.