What makes Frozen 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Kristen Anderson-Lopez notable?

This soundtrack achieved commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and received critical acclaim for its musical complexity and emotional depth. Tracks like 'Into the Unknown' became cultural touchstones, further establishing the duo's influence in contemporary musical theater and animated films. The 'Frozen 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack' marks a significant continuation of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez's work from the original Frozen, following its massive success in 2013. By 2019, they were already recognized for their ability to blend storytelling with music, solidifying their status as leading composers in animated film soundtracks.

How many songs are on Frozen 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack?

Frozen 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack has 11 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.

Frozen 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Kristen Anderson-Lopez · 2019

31 min · 11 tracks

A vibrant tapestry of orchestral arrangements and soaring vocals that expand the emotional landscape of the beloved Frozen saga.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Into the Unknown — This track serves as the emotional centerpiece of the film, showcasing Elsa's internal struggle and desire for self-discovery through its powerful vocals and haunting orchestration. It highlights the thematic core of facing one's fears and embracing change.
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Show Yourself — As a climactic moment in the narrative, this song captures Elsa's journey towards self-acceptance and her connection to her heritage, making it pivotal in both character development and overall plot resolution.
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Some Things Never Change — This opening number effectively re-establishes the characters' relationships and themes of continuity versus change, encapsulating the essence of familial bonds while contrasting them with personal growth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The soundtrack effectively builds on its predecessor with strong compositions and cohesive storytelling through music.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate call-and-response structures, particularly in 'Some Things Never Change' and 'Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People (cont.)', enhancing the thematic elements.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 All Is Found 2:06
2 Some Things Never Change 3:30
3 Into the Unknown 3:15
4 When I Am Older 1:51
5 Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People (cont.) 0:26
6 Lost in the Woods 3:01
7 Show Yourself 4:21
8 The Next Right Thing 3:37
9 Into the Unknown (Panic! at the Disco version) 3:09
10 All Is Found (Kacey Musgraves version) 3:04
11 Lost in the Woods (Weezer version) 3:05

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