Sound of Superman

Infobox Album | Name = Sound of Superman
Type = Soundtrack
Artist = Various Artists


Released = June 13, 2006
Recorded = Throughout 2005 and early 2006
Genre = Alternative rock
Length = 51:00
Label = Rhino / Wea
Producer = Bryan Singer
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"Sound of Superman" is a companion album to the soundtrack of the Warner Bros. film, "Superman Returns". It features performances both original and cover by various up and coming artists, as well as established ones. All the songs on the album are based either on Superman himself, or at the basic concept of what a hero really is.

This album preceded the actual score of the film, composed by John Ottman. That album was released two weeks later, on June 27, 2006.

This is not the first time that this concept has been explored in the superhero genre of film. "Batman" did the same, and achieved great success with both albums. One featuring music by Prince, and the other featuring the score composed by Danny Elfman.

The Album sold over 400,000 copies

Track listing

#Superman - The Academy Is... (The Clique/R.E.M. Cover) – 2:31
#It's So Easy - Plain White T's – 3:06
#Wish I Could Fly Like Superman - The Sun (The Kinks Cover) – 3:01
#The Worst Part - Motion City Soundtrack – 4:17
#Sunshine Superman - The Films (Donovan Cover) – 3:19
#Save Me - Maxeen – 3:21
#My Hero - Paramore (Foo Fighters Cover) – 3:46
#The Rescue - American Hi-Fi – 3:17
#Saved - The Spill Canvas – 4:15
#Meet Me At My Window - Jack's Mannequin – 3:49
#Waitin For a Superman - Nightmare of You (The Flaming Lips Cover) – 4:03
#Superman - The Receiving End of Sirens (Stereophonics Cover) – 4:46
#Brainiac's Daughter - Royal (The Dukes of Stratosphear Cover) – 3:21
#You're Never Gone - Sara Routh – 4:00