Please read this review in conjunction with that of the accompanying album: Randy NEWMAN Toy Story 2 also on this site this month I find myself in the unusual position of recommending this album over the main CD of Randy Newman's music for Toy Story 2. It not only has six of the most interesting and substantial orchestral tracks including 'The Cleaner', but it includes many more delightful family-orientated songs and a CD-ROM component. This CD-ROM element is a rib-tickling trailer with at least two hilarious moments: when Woody's horse rears up then squirms with embarrassment when he realises he has revealed too much of himself, and the lovely comment when the Barbie Doll drops into the car beside one of Woody's rescuers - "But I'm a married Spud!" In addition to the songs I mentioned in my review of Toy Story 2 there is the delightful the Claw scored for organ and tambourine plus male voice and childrens' chorus performed by The Allens. This is a song for those pod-like three-eyed aliens. Another hoot is the 'Pig Rap' - it's a real snort! Composer Randy Newman's husky voice enchants in a number of the songs including 'You've Got A friend in Me', 'Strange Things' and 'I will be Sailing No More' Cadence 2 is another clever song a parody on all those military marching songs, "Sound Off, one two...sound off, three four...", that sort of thing but to a paean of Woody and his plight . Very warmly recommended. It should keep the kids happy for an hour or two Reviewer Ian Lace Eleven-year old Raya, Ian Lace's step-granddaughter adds: The Songs: I liked 'When She Loved Me' the best, it was a nicely sung song. Sarah McLachlan has a lovely voice and the words were good. I liked 'The Claw', it was funny but mainly for younger kids but the words were good and so were the voices; a bit repetitive. The 'Pig Rap' was also funny and it had a good beat but it was a bit too short. 'I think I'd be Perfect for You' was nicely sung but it was a bit of a sloppy song. 'You've Got a friend in Me' was sung several times. I liked the more entertaining version by Robert Coulet. The Orchestral Pieces: I liked 'The Cleaner' best, it sounds more fantasy-like and the tune was good. 'Emperor Zurg' was really exciting and evil. 'Jessie's in Trouble' was very energetic. The CD-ROM content: The trailers were very funny and exciting and really make you want to see the film Reviewer Raya Verrecchia The Songs: [variable songs]; The Orchestral pieces: The CD ROM content	Reviewer Ian Lace Raya Verrecchia The Songs: [variable songs]; The Orchestral pieces: The CD ROM content Reviews from previous months Reviews carry sales links but you can also purchase from:
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