Spider-Man 2 soundtrack
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| Music from and Inspired by Spider-Man 2 | |||||
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| Soundtrack | |||||
| Released | June 22, 2004 | ||||
| Genre | Soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 64:24 | ||||
| Label | Sony | ||||
| Producer | Laura Wasserman | ||||
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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:
- "Vindicated" by Dashboard Confessional
- "Ordinary" by Train
- "Did You" by Hoobastank
- "Hold On" by Jet
- "Gifts and Curses" by Yellowcard
- "Woman" by Maroon 5
- "This Photograph Is Proof (I Know You Know)" by Taking Back Sunday
- "Give it Up" by Midtown
- "Lucky You" by Lostprophets
- "Who I Am" by Smile Empty Soul
- "The Night That the Lights Went Out in NYC" by The Ataris
- "We Are" by Ana Johnsson
- "Someone to Die For" by Jimmy Gnecco and Brian May
- "Spidey Suite" by Danny Elfman
- "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 |
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| 2004 | The Billboard 200 | #7 |
| 2004 | Top Internet Albums | #7 |
| 2004 | Top Soundtracks | #1 |


