Disneymania 2

Disneymania 2 is the second installment in the Disneymania album series. The album features classic songs primarily from Disney films performed by various contemporary musical artists. Much like its predecessor, Disneymania, Disneymania 2 was commercially successful, peaking at number 29 on the Billboard 200 and being certified certified Gold in November 2005.

Disneymania 2
Compilation album by
Various artists
ReleasedJanuary 27, 2004 (2004-01-27)
GenrePop
Length48:29
LabelWalt Disney
ProducerJay Landers
Disneymania album chronology
Disneymania
(2002)		 Disneymania 2
(2004)		 Disneymania 3
(2005)

Background

To promote the compilation, a promotional video of "True To Your Heart" performed by Raven-Symoné was produced. A number of songs on the album were previously released to promote DVD re-releases of Disney films and had music videos produced. These songs include "Circle of Life" by Disney Channel Circle of Stars, "Anytime You Need a Friend" by The Beu Sisters, "Once Upon (Another) Dream" by No Secrets, and "I Wan'na Be Like You" by Nikki Webster.

Critical reception

Allmusic gave the album a rating of 3 out of 5 stars, writing "While many Disney classics were already given this treatment on the first Disneymania, this trip back to the well isn't entirely dry; for every uninspired cover like Jump5's "Welcome," there are fun reinterpretations like the Baha Men's "It's a Small World" and the Beu Sisters' "He's a Tramp." Not surprisingly, the oldest, best-known Disney songs hold up the best after their teen pop makeovers: even though it's saddled with an overwrought techno arrangement". The site concluded "While it's an uneven album and not as strong as its predecessor, Disneymania, Vol. 2 still has enough entertaining moments to make it worth a listen."[1]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]

Track listing
# Title Performer(s) Original source Length
1 "Welcome" Jump5 Brother Bear 3:15
2 "True to Your Heart" Raven Mulan 3:45
3 "It's a Small World" Baha Men It's a Small World 2:44
4 "He's a Tramp" The Beu Sisters Lady and the Tramp 2:56
5 "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" Stevie Brock Song of the South 3:30
6 "The Siamese Cat Song" Hilary Duff & Haylie Duff Lady and the Tramp 3:50
7 "Circle of Life" Disney Channel Circle of Stars The Lion King 4:10
8 "A Whole New World" LMNT Aladdin 4:05
9 "Once Upon (Another) Dream" No Secrets Sleeping Beauty 3:30
10 "Anytime You Need a Friend" The Beu Sisters Home on the Range 3:20
11 "The Second Star to the Right" Jesse McCartney Peter Pan 3:02
12 "When You Wish Upon a Star" Ashley Gearing Pinocchio 3:57
13 "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" Daniel Bedingfield Cinderella 3:40
14 "Baroque Hoedown" They Might Be Giants Main Street Electrical Parade 2:45
15 "I Wan'na Be Like You" ^ Nikki Webster The Jungle Book 2:49
  • ^ Bonus Australian Track

Charts
Chart (2007) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard 200 29
U.S. Top Internet Albums 52
U.S. Top Kids Audio 1

Disneymania in Concert

Note that Ashanti and Lil' Sis Shi Shi and Disney Channel Circle of Stars never take the stage.

References
  1. "Disneymania, Vol. 2 - Disney | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  2. "Allmusic review".


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