Shrek Forever After - Music From The Motion Picture

Shrek Forever After – Music From the Motion Picture

With the supposed final (I truly hope not) installment of the ogre-green powered Shrek franchise about to hit theaters, the antagonistic Rumpelstiltskin has decided to provide the listeners of this silly world with a release of his own radio show on RMPL, full of his one-of-a-kind intros and music from the soon arriving Shrek Forever After. Shrek Forever After: Music From the Motion Picture is an jovial mix of radio dj comedy and great music choices as Rumpelstiltskin and his intern Baba take us on a fun ride with music from heavyweights such as the Beastie Boys, the Carpenters, Lionel Richie, Weezer, and the amazing (and previously interviewed by HTZ) Lucy Schwartz.

With appearances from Pinnochio, Wolf, Gingy, and Hook, Rumpelstiltskin keeps things moving as each song is introduced. With a crazy mix of new and old, and a variety of music styles, this CD is a fun blast that is making me crave the movie that much more. I’m prepped and ready, having watched the first three movies and listening to Rumpel in the car, are you ready for a big helping of Shrek and the crew?

Track List (comedy in italics)

1. It’s The Rumpelstiltskin Show!
2. Isn’t It Strange (Scissor Sisters)
3. Tough Love For Baba
4. One Love (Antonio Banderas) (followed by Sunshine and Rainbows)
5. Top of the World (The Carpenters)
6. Cupcake Party
7. Rumpel’s Party Palace (Mike Simpson)
8. Pinocchio Gets His Wish
9. Click Click (Light FM featuring Lloyd Hemmings (Gingy’s ‘lil Sugar)
10. Darling I Do (Landon Pigg and Lucy Schwartz)
11. Shake Your Groove Thing (Mike Simpson)
12. Hello (Lionel Richie)
13. Birthday Bash
14. Sure Shot (Beastie Boys)
15. Hook’s Garrrrden
16. Right Back Where We Started From (Maxine Nightengale)
17. Wheezer Wig
18. I’m a Believer (Weezer)
19. Home To Fifi


JAMS Ink on Shrek Forever After - Music From The Motion Picture

Rumpelstiltskin is an interesting character from the little we’ve seen and learned about him during the movie previews and this new CD. Interesting though, Rumpelstiltskin made an appearance in Shrek the Third in the tavern I believe, but the character looked much different. I’m interested to see if they acknowledge that in the movie.

Anyway, back to the CD. Rumpelstiltskin provides just enough comedy to keep you looking forward to his pieces on the CD as he takes on his FM radio DJ personality throughout, with some friends from the movie joining in on the fun. If you like Talk Like a Pirate Day, Hook’s Garden will be a little short for you, but a lot of fun. The music itself is a good mix of songs that belong on nearly everyone’s playlists. Sure Shot from the Beastie Boys is still as amazing as it was when it was first released. Mike Simpson from the Dust Brothers is an amazing talent as he made me listen to instrumentals with his take on Shake Your Groove Thing and Rumpel’s Party Palace. And how could I not mention the amazing Lucy Schwartz (though I do not believe her scientist minions do not join her here)?

Shrek Forever After – Music From the Motion Picture is a fun departure from the serious and a refreshing dip into a fairytale world we have all dreamt of. Enjoy it, grab it, and listen to it before the movie comes your way. I’m sure you’ll be glad you did. Shrek Forever After – Music From the Motion Picture releases May 18th digitally, three days before the movie hits theaters with the physical CD to follow exclusively at Walmart. So crawl through the swamp and head Far, Far Away to get your copy. Or just head to the neighborhood store or Amazon to get your copy. It’s worth its weight in gold.