Holes: Original Soundtrack

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Holes
Artist(s)Various Artists
SubtitleOriginal Soundtrack
LabelDisney
The movie is about holes—specifically, a bunch of kids forced to dig them. Something else worth digging is the film’s soundtrack. Few of the 15 ultra-accessible songs miss their mark. Big-name artists Shaggy, Moby, and the Eels keep the kids hopping, while a heap of lesser-known acts also make impressive contributions, most notably Pepe Deluxe (the from-Mars-sounding “Everybody Pass Me By”) and the D-tent Boys (the irresistibly fun “Dig It”). It wouldn’t be a Disney soundtrack without a wannabe or two, and for that we have a sprinkling of flimsy rock and…

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The movie is about holes—specifically, a bunch of kids forced to dig them. Something else worth digging is the film’s soundtrack. Few of the 15 ultra-accessible songs miss their mark. Big-name artists Shaggy, Moby, and the Eels keep the kids hopping, while a heap of lesser-known acts also make impressive contributions, most notably Pepe Deluxe (the from-Mars-sounding “Everybody Pass Me By”) and the D-tent Boys (the irresistibly fun “Dig It”). It wouldn’t be a Disney soundtrack without a wannabe or two, and for that we have a sprinkling of flimsy rock and country-folk. Still, title aside, here’s a soundtrack stitched tight enough to avoid gaps in the fan base. —Tammy La Gorce

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