List of The Powerpuff Girls soundtracks facts for kids
This article lists the music albums, also known as soundtracks, from the popular animated TV show The Powerpuff Girls. Craig McCracken created this show, which aired on Cartoon Network from 1998 to 2005. Three main albums were released by Rhino Entertainment: Heroes & Villains (2000), The City of Soundsville (2001), and Power Pop (2003).
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Heroes & Villains Album
Quick facts for kids The Powerpuff Girls: Heroes & Villains: Music Inspired by The Powerpuff Girls |
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| Soundtrack album by
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| Released | July 18, 2000 |
| Genre | Pop, rock |
| Length | 40:14 |
| Label | Rhino |
| Producer | Mark Mothersbaugh Bob Casale |
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The album The Powerpuff Girls: Heroes & Villains: Music Inspired by The Powerpuff Girls came out on July 18, 2000. It was available on CD and audio cassette. Mark Mothersbaugh and Bob Casale from the band Devo helped produce it.
The songs on this album are connected by short spoken parts from the show's voice actors. These parts tell a story where the Powerpuff Girls try to stop Mojo Jojo from destroying Townsville. Each band wrote a song about a different character or part of the story. Craig McCracken, the show's creator, loved how the songs told a story about the Powerpuff Girls.
Many people liked this album. Ann Powers from The New York Times said the songs were great. Heather Phares from All Music Guide called it "hip and funny." The album was very popular, reaching the top spot on Billboard's children's music chart for six weeks!
Songs on Heroes & Villains
| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "The Powerpuff Girls (Main Theme)" | Chase, Rucker, Venable (composers) | 1:16 |
| 2. | "Go! Monkey Go!" | Devo | 3:09 |
| 3. | "Pray for the Girls" | Frank Black | 3:53 |
| 4. | "Signal in the Sky (Let's Go)" | The Apples in Stereo | 3:26 |
| 5. | "Walk & Chew Gum" | Optiganally Yours | 3:23 |
| 6. | "Buttercup (I'm a Super Girl)" | Shonen Knife | 2:38 |
| 7. | "B.L.O.S.S.O.M." | Komeda | 3:32 |
| 8. | "Bubbles" | Dressy Bessy | 2:05 |
| 9. | "Fight the Power" | Bis | 3:38 |
| 10. | "Don't Look Down" | The Sugarplastic | 4:31 |
| 11. | "The Fight" | Cornelius | 1:53 |
| 12. | "Friends Win" | The Bill Doss | 2:39 |
| 13. | "The Powerpuff Girls (End Theme)" | Bis | 2:00 |
| 14. | "Love Makes The World Go 'Round" (hidden track attached to Track 13) | Marty & Elayne with John Andrews | 1:53 |
The City of Soundsville Album
| The City of Soundsville: Music from The Powerpuff Girls | |
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| Soundtrack album by
Various artists
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| Released | September 18, 2001 |
| Genre | Electronica |
| Length | 40:36 |
| Label | Rhino |
| Producer | James L. Venable |
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The City of Soundsville: Music from The Powerpuff Girls was released on September 18, 2001. You could get it on CD, audio cassette, and even vinyl record. This album is mostly instrumental, meaning it has music without singing.
The songs on this album represent different parts of the show. They include themes for the Powerpuff Girls themselves, many villains, and even the city of Townsville. You can hear short clips of characters speaking throughout the music, which makes it feel like you're right in the show! Heather Phares from All Music Guide really liked this soundtrack, calling it "a complete delight."
Songs on The City of Soundsville
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Main Title" | 2:39 |
| 2. | "Townsville" | 2:38 |
| 3. | "Mojo Jojo" | 3:05 |
| 4. | "Blossom" | 2:38 |
| 5. | "Gangreen Gang" | 2:10 |
| 6. | "Boogie Man" | 2:07 |
| 7. | "Pokey Oaks" | 1:58 |
| 8. | "Mayor" | 1:31 |
| 9. | "Fuzzy Lumpkins" | 3:00 |
| 10. | "Buttercup" | 3:01 |
| 11. | "Amoeba Boys" | 1:58 |
| 12. | "Professor" | 1:53 |
| 13. | "Princess" | 1:30 |
| 14. | "Him" | 1:43 |
| 15. | "Bubbles" | 2:35 |
| 16. | "Hearts and Stars" | 2:00 |
| 17. | "Super Secret City of Soundsville Song" | 4:10 |
Power Pop Album
| The Powerpuff Girls: Power Pop | |
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| Soundtrack album by
Various artists
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| Released | August 12, 2003 |
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| Length | 43:21 |
| Label | Rhino |
| Producer | Chris Pelcer Lara Kiang Craig King Greg Charley Leslie Mills |
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The Powerpuff Girls: Power Pop was released on August 12, 2003, on CD and audio cassette. Unlike the first two albums, this one got some mixed reviews. Heather Phares from AllMusic felt it was a "big disappointment."
However, two songs from this album were featured in The Powerpuff Girls Movie. These were "That's What Girls Do" by No Secrets and "Powerpunk End Theme" by Bis. The album still did pretty well, reaching the 15th spot on Billboard's Top Kid Audio chart.
Songs on Power Pop
| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "That's What Girls Do" (From The Powerpuff Girls Movie) | No Secrets | 3:10 |
| 2. | "Power of the Female" | Cherish | 3:29 |
| 3. | "Rocket Candy" | Leslie Mills | 2:46 |
| 4. | "What Do You Do" | Troys | 3:11 |
| 5. | "Me and My Girls" | Cherish | 4:07 |
| 6. | "All I Want" (Sunship Radio Edit) | Mis-Teeq | 3:29 |
| 7. | "Chemical X" | Cherish | 3:01 |
| 8. | "Special" | Vitamin C | 4:44 |
| 9. | "Baby I Don't Care" | Jennifer Ellison | 3:36 |
| 10. | "Buttercup (I'm a Super Girl)" | Shonen Knife | 2:32 |
| 11. | "On Top of Your World" | Sahara Hotnights | 3:18 |
| 12. | "Super Secret City of Soundsville Song" | Ursula 1000 | 4:12 |
| 13. | "Powerpunk End Theme" (From The Powerpuff Girls Movie) | Bis | 1:46 |
