Original Soundtrack - Rugrats Go Wild / O.S.T. (CD)

All Music Guide

A cross between two of Nickelodeon's most popular cartoons, Rugrats and The Wild Thornberrys, Rugrats Gone Wild features a soundtrack that isn't quite as kid-oriented as the Rugrats movies but isn't quite as musically sophisticated as the soundtrack to The Wild Thornberrys movie. Along with songs by the characters in the movie -- including Bruce Willis and Chrissie Hynde, who play Spike and Siri, a pair of jungle cats -- the album features an eclectic array of funk, punk, and rock, including George Clinton's "Atomic Dog" and the Clash's "Should I Stay or Should I Go." The more contemporary songs don't fare as well -- Train's "She's on Fire" and American Hi-Fi's "Message in a Bottle" are anemic instead of anthemic. As for the original, movie-related songs, they vary widely in quality: Bruce Willis' songs are more fun than they have any right to be, particularly his duet with Hynde, "Big Bad Cat." Likewise, the Rugrats' "It's a Jungle Out Here" is surprisingly enjoyable. However, some of... the songs, such as Angelica (Cheryl Chase) and Susie's (Cree Summer) "The Morning After" and "Dresses and Shoes (Precious Few)," sound more annoying than appealing, at least to grownup ears. While the soundtrack might be a little disappointing as a whole, Rugrats Go Wild still has enough good moments to make it worthwhile for most fans of the movie. - Heather Phares, All Music Guide Read more Less