Hearing about the release of the One Tree Hill's soundtrack tends to make one subconsciously roll one's eyes. Understandable. Although One Tree Hill fans love "I Don't Want to Be" by Gavin DeGraw, it is obvious that the song is very over-played and people are just plain sick of it.
All the songs on the album are acoustic or live.
Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp come together as The Wreckers to produce the second song on the album, "The Good Kind." After listening to the song, the question "what is good about the song at all?" comes to mind.
Tyler Hilton has two tracks on the album, including one with Bethany Joy Lenz. "When The Stars Go Blue" is a romantic duet that proves that Hilton needs all the help that he can get. Although the duet is better than his solo work, neither one is really worth listening to. Lenz, who plays Hailey on One Tree Hill, is able to pull off both acting and singing careers but Hilton is not. Maybe he should talk to the writers of the show and consider acting as his career.
The producers made a few right choices on the album. It's surprising that Jimmy Eat World agreed to contribute to the soundtrack, but their song "Kill" is definitely one of the album's best. The lyrics are easy to relate to relationships these days.
"I can't help it baby, this is who I am. / I am sorry but I can't just go turn off how I feel. / You build me up just to watch me break. / I know what I should do but I just can't walk away."
Everyone has gone or will go through this at least one time in their life. As much as these circumstances are unfortunate, Jimmy Eat World makes it seem not so bad. Or at least gives a good song to listen to at the gym.
"Funny Little Feeling" by the Rock 'n' Roll Soldiers and "Sidewalks" by Story of The Year are both pretty decent as well.
All the songs on the album are about someone who is not happy in their current relationship. It is kind of depressing, but it is definitely a large part of college life.
A few no names are on the album, but unfortunately for them this doesn't look like it is going to be their big break. Sheryl Crow also contributes "The First Cut Is The Deepest" to the album.
If mellow, acoustic music is your thing then the album is for you. However, the rest of us will most likely change the radio station if any of its songs are played. That is why the soundtrack receives two stars. Although it is mediocre at best, you can't expect much more from a soundtrack to a WB show.
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