Spider-Man 2 soundtrack

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Music from and Inspired by Spider-Man 2
Music from and Inspired by Spider-Man 2 cover
Soundtrack
Released June 22, 2004
Genre Soundtrack
Length 64:24
Label Sony
Producer Laura Wasserman
Professional reviews
Marvel Comics film series soundtrack chronology chronology
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(2004)
Music from and Inspired by Spider-Man 2
(2004)
Elektra: The Album
(2005)

Music from and Inspired by Spider-Man 2 reached the top 10 of the U.S. album charts and also reached the top 40 of the Australian album charts. Vindicated by Dashboard Confessional reached the top of a world composite soundtrack chart in June 2004 and the top 20 of a composite world and U.S. modern rock chart. We Are by Ana Johnsson was a major success in Europe, charting in almost every European country. Ordinary by Train also reached the top 20 of the U.S. adult top 40 singles charts. I Am by Killing Heidi was added to the Australian version of the soundtrack and was released as a single in the country. I Am debuted at #16 on the charts on July 19, 2004.

Although the soundtrack contains a portion of Danny Elfman's score, a more complete album of the film music was released as Spider-Man 2: Original Motion Picture Score. In addition to music by Elfman, it includes Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head by B. J. Thomas, which was featured in the film.

[edit] Track listing

The track listing for the U.S. version of the soundtrack is:

  1. "Vindicated" by Dashboard Confessional
  2. "Ordinary" by Train
  3. "Did You" by Hoobastank
  4. "Hold On" by Jet
  5. "Gifts and Curses" by Yellowcard
  6. "Woman" by Maroon 5
  7. "This Photograph Is Proof (I Know You Know)" by Taking Back Sunday
  8. "Give it Up" by Midtown
  9. "Lucky You" by Lostprophets
  10. "Who I Am" by Smile Empty Soul
  11. "The Night That the Lights Went Out in NYC" by The Ataris
  12. "We Are" by Ana Johnsson
  13. "Someone to Die For" by Jimmy Gnecco and Brian May
  14. "Spidey Suite" by Danny Elfman
  15. "Doc Ock Suite" by Danny Elfman

[edit] International pressings

Many versions of the soundtrack outside the United States contained exclusive extra tracks by artist exclusive to their native countries.

  • In many other countries outside the U.S. Switchfoot's hit single, "Meant to Live" is featured as track 12 between "The Night That the Lights Went Out in NYC" and "We Are".
  • On the Australian version of the soundtrack, "I Am" by Killing Heidi appears as Track 17 and was a single.
  • On the Japanese version of the soundtrack, "Web of Night" by T.M. Revolution appears and was a popular single in Japan. A track by indie band Mew called "She Spider" was also featured on the Japanese release as well.
  • On the Pakistani version of the soundtrack, a song by Strings called "Najane Kyun" which translates to I Don't Know Why was used.
  • The song "Where I Belong", by Sia was earmarked to appear on the soundtrack, but owing to a record label conflict, its inclusion was withdrawn. The single's cover art featured Sia dressed in a Spider-Man costume.
  • The closing credits of the film featured a version of the theme to the original television cartoon series performed by Canadian crooner Michael Bublé.

[edit] Charts

USA - Album

Year Chart Peak Position
2004 The Billboard 200 #7
2004 Top Internet Albums #7
2004 Top Soundtracks #1
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