Spider-Man 2 soundtrack

Infobox Album |
Name = Music from and Inspired by Spider-Man 2
Type = Soundtrack
Artist =


Background =
Released = June 22, 2004
Recorded =
Genre = Alternative rock Hard rock Rock Alternative metal Pop punk Pop rock Emo
Length = 64:24
Label = Sony
Producer = Laura Wasserman
Reviews =
*Allmusic Rating|2|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:126ompnk9f2o link]
Chronology = "Marvel Comics" film series soundtrack chronology
Last album = "" (2004)
This album = "Music from and Inspired by Spider-Man 2" (2004)
Next 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.

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

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.
*3 Doors Down's single "Let Me Go" was originally intended for the soundtrack but was withheld.
*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 [http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B0002JU5JA.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V1116152914_.jpgcover art] featured Sia dressed in a Spider-Man costume.
*On the Polish version of the soundtrack, "Chron to co masz" by PtakY appears as Track 17 and was a single.
*The closing credits of the film featured a version of the theme to the original television cartoon series performed by Canadian crooner Michael Bublé.

Charts

USA - Album