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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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