Meet the Parents – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack cover

Meet the Parents – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Randy Newman · 2000

39 min · 18 tracks · blues · contemporary R&B · alternative country

A playful blend of quirky melodies and offbeat lyricism that captures the comedic essence of family dynamics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quirky melodies for lighthearted moments
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • playful tunes for family gatherings
  • wave-like pacing with varied energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer serious, dramatic themes
  • seek long, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2000, Randy Newman was an established songwriter and composer with a career spanning over three decades. 'Meet the Parents' marked his return to film soundtracks after gaining acclaim for his work on movies like 'Toy Story' and 'Awakenings', showcasing his ability to blend humor with poignancy in a cinematic context.
Stylistic neighbors
Harry Nilsson· Leonard Cohen· Tom Waits

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A Fool in Love 2:16
  • 2 Poor Me 1:34
  • 3 Got My Mo Jo Working 1:58
  • 4 Give Me a Sign 3:20
  • 5 Meet the Parents 2:40
  • 6 Could You Milk Me? 2:39
  • 7 Greg Loses Jinx 1:48
  • 8 Burning Down the House 1:56
  • 9 Wrong Cat 1:05
  • 10 The Car Race 2:48
  • 11 Broken Hearted 1:14
  • 12 Pam’s Problem 1:50
  • 13 Jack to the Rescue 1:05
  • 14 Together Again 1:21
  • 15 I’m Your Puppet 3:32
  • 16 Ya Ya 2:27
  • 17 Big Chief 3:25
  • 18 A Fool in Love (Reprise) 2:27

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