
This soundtrack rises above others of its kind. With its upbeat tempo, meaningful yet fun lyrics, and great performances, this song soars above the rest. When I say people danced out of the theater, I am not exaggerating. However, my favorite is “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” performed by the entire cast at the end of the movie. “Without Love,” sung by Efron, Blonsky, Amanda Bynes, and Elijah Kelly, is no doubt the best song by the younger members. This classic song will attract adults with its soft yet upbeat rhythm. “(You’re) Timeless to Me,” with John Travolta and Christopher Walken as Edna and Wilbur Turnblad, is not only humorous but well performed. While in my opinion there is not one bad song here, there are a few that stand out because of their quirky lyrics and energy. The cast, including Zac Efron, John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nikki Blonsky, come together to create a soundtrack that people of all ages can enjoy. The soundtrack explores many issues of that time and some that even still happen today, such as racism and self-image issues. The album features old-fashioned ’60s music and is full of energy and feel-good songs that are fun and easy to sing along to. The “Hairspray” soundtrack is filled with songs from the original Broadway musical and others created specifically for the movie.
