Sonic the Hedgehog 2: Music from the Motion Picture cover

Sonic the Hedgehog 2: Music from the Motion Picture

Junkie XL · 2022

57 min · 22 tracks · electronica

A vibrant blend of high-energy electronica, capturing the exhilarating rush of Sonic's adventures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • high-energy tracks for action
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • vibrant soundscapes ignite imagination
  • short bursts of excitement
  • playful themes for lighthearted moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, reflective music
  • want longer, immersive pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
When Junkie XL released this soundtrack in April 2022, he was already an established composer known for his work on films like 'Mad Max: Fury Road'. This album followed his successful foray into video game music with 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2', showcasing his ability to merge cinematic soundscapes with the frenetic energy of gaming culture.
Stylistic neighbors
The Chemical Brothers· Fatboy Slim· Moby

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Piece of Shiitake Planet 2:50
  • 2 Blue Menace 2:28
  • 3 Mind If I Drive 2:06
  • 4 Sonic’s Home 1:18
  • 5 A Wachowski Family Special 3:15
  • 6 Sonic, Meet Knuckles 2:48
  • 7 Papa’s Got a Brand New Stache 1:53
  • 8 The Master Emerald 2:40
  • 9 So You Think You Can Pivonka 2:14
  • 10 Goodnight, Tails 2:09
  • 11 Ages Ago 2:50
  • 12 You Know Nothing About Me 2:54
  • 13 Operation Catfish 3:34
  • 14 Eureka, I Found It 2:45
  • 15 Gotta Go Fast 1:46
  • 16 Entering the Labyrinth 1:59
  • 17 You Don’t Have to Be Alone Anymore 3:10
  • 18 Sinister 3:37
  • 19 Team vs Robotnik 3:36
  • 20 Okay, We’re Not Friends 3:38
  • 21 A New Order 2:51
  • 22 Dad 1:02

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata