- Title: High School Musical 3 (Official Soundtrack)
I’ve never gotten into the High School Musical phenomenon which hit the scene well after I escaped high school, but I am a fan of musicals and have a soft spot in my heart for teen movies. The one-disc set includes twelve songs including “Just Getting Started,” the dance pop singles “Now or Never” and “A Night to Remember,” “Senior Year Spring Musical,” and the overly-sappy “We’re All In This Together.” Nothing to tap your foot to there. Also included here are the film’s slightly more interesting personal songs featuring Vanessa Hudgens singing “Just Wanna Be With You,” “Right Here, Right Now, and “Walk Away.” The singing is well done and fans of the series may enjoy the simple catchy tunes. Me, I think I’ll stick with Grease 2. Aside from music the CD also includes a ringtone and a fold-out poster for the film.
The one-disc set includes only twelve songs, which seems a bit light for a musical soundtrack. More for those who will love the movie and want a nostalgic souvenir this isn’t the type of disc which stands on its own two feet. Fans of the series, no doubt, will rush to pick this one up, but there’s really not much here to bring in new listeners.