Vonda Shepard

Heart And Soul: New Songs From Ally McBeal Featuring Vonda Shepard

Better than the first!

Review Score:

(10/10)
Just when I was wondering why another Ally McBeal soundtrack hadn't come out (considering the huge number of great songs the show showcases every week), Vonda came through. This soundtrack, like the first, captures all the various moods of Ally in her twisted, crazy life. "Heart and Soul," though, is stronger than its predecessor.

Once again, a great list of remakes make the album work. Among the best are "Someday We'll be Together," "World Without Love," and "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted." In addition, Roy Orbison's "Crying" becomes one of the surprise gems of the whole soundtrack.

But then come the Vonda originals. And they're better than ever. Granted, this soundtrack probably won't gain as much publicity as the first since the first one has "Searchin' My Soul," but Vonda's originals on "Heart and Soul" are just as good, if not better, than those on the first CD. "Read Your Mind" and "Confetti" are just as catchy as the show's theme song. Also, "Baby, Don't You Break My Heart Slow" boasts one of the most beautiful melodies on either soundtrack.

As a whole, "Heart and Soul" never fails to shine. It's upbeat in the places where the first soundtrack seemed to drag on a bit. Vonda has done it again. I can't wait for the third one!

Key tracks: Read Your Mind, 100 Tears Away, Crying, What Becomes of the Brokenhearted, World Without Love, Confetti, Baby Don't You Break My Heart Slow, This is Crazy Now, This Old Heart of Mine, etc.

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