Blossom, Bubble and Buttercup, in action and now completely in your
face, as they continue to fight the forces of evil. Girl power's never
been quite this much fun before, eh? Telling the story as it unfolds on
the successful USA network's cartoon series, the soundtrack features
many of the best of yesterday and today's pop and alternative artists
contributing their own original music specifically for the girls' latest
musical adventure.
Opening with the daunting "Powerpuff Girls" theme,
an early '80s fixture (maybe you've heard 'em), Devo does their
off-center "Go Monkey Go" which in the finest Speed Racer tradition will
have you bobbing your head side to side, jumping for joy. Yes, we're
talking upbeat and happy!
"Pray For The Girls" is contributed by Frank
Black, which mixes spunky juvenile antics with heavy rock guitar and
mimic-like vocals, finally leaving off with the girls receiving the
call for action. Then "Signal In The Sky (Let's Go)" by the La La
girls (better known as The Apples) in Stereo, doing a very sickening
'70s style of beat pop! But again, we're following the theme here that
goes with the series - and don't fret if you don't follow the story,
neither do I, but you can bet after this, I'll be glued to my set to
catch their new weekly adventures!
I'd compare this as being a slightly
cleaner version of last year's South Park Christmas soundtrack which in
all its sarcastic cynicism, was a real laugh and a half. Aside from
a few of the real cornball tracks catering obviously to those of the
more youthful viewing audience, there's plenty of quality music to
discover for the older "kids." Wait a minute, what am I saying? I
don't think I've heard this much new wave since Missing Persons actually
broke big.
Remember Shonen Knife? They do a cutesy track for
"Buttercup (I'm A Super Girl)" and again I have this urge to do the
freak out dance. The only drag here is that we don't have any
contributions from The Aquabats. I mean what's going on here?
This collection not only features some of the latest music from your favorite
artists, but also special guest appearances from our heroes themselves! Now
what more could you ask for? Once again you may rest easy good people
of Townsville, these pint-sized crime-fighting kindergardners are ready
to answer the call.
