The Polar Express

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  • Release Date: 11/02/2004
  • Sales Rank: 167
  • Label: REPRISE / WEA
  • UPC: 093624889724
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The Polar Express

1LISTENThe Polar Express / Tom Hanks 3:25
2LISTENWhen Christmas Comes to Town / Meagan Moore 4:07
3LISTENRockin' on Top of the World / Steven Tyler 2:35
4LISTENBelieve / Josh Groban 4:18
5LISTENHot Chocolate / Tom Hanks 2:33
6LISTENSpirit of the Season / Alan Silvestri 2:33
7LISTENSeeing Is Believing / Alan Silvestri 3:47
8LISTENSanta Claus Is Coming to Town / Frank Sinatra Orchestra 2:35
9LISTENWhite Christmas / Bing Crosby 3:05
10LISTENWinter Wonderland / The Andrews Sisters 2:43
11LISTENIt's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas / The Fontane Sisters 2:40
12LISTENSilver Bells / Kate Smith 2:39
13LISTENHere Comes Santa Claus / Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters 3:04
14LISTENSuite from The Polar Express / Alan Silvestri 6:02

Editorial Reviews

Devised by pop producer Glen Ballard (Alanis Morissette, Christina Aguilera) and composer Alan Silvestri (Forest Gump, Back to the Future), the cheerful soundtrack for The Polar Express beckons listeners to sip some cider and sit back in their comfiest seats for a smooth ride. Tom Hanks -- or rather his digitally animated double -- stars in Robert Zemekis' glowing adaptation of the beloved Chris Van Allsburg book about a little boy who doubts the existence of Santa Claus. Hanks makes his motion-picture singing debut by performing the title track and a jazzy '40s-style number, "Hot Chocolate," while vocal sensation Josh Groban croons the inspirational "Believe" (thankfully, not the Cher megahit). Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler (in a star turn as an elf) scats out the rollicking "Rockin' on Top of the World," sounding a lot like David Lee Roth at his most jaunty. Also showcased are such seasonal favorites as the Andrews Sisters' "Winter Wonderland" and Perry Como's "It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas," as well as heartwarming chestnuts by Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. Despite its Arctic title, The Polar Express is full of holiday warmth. L.D. Beghtol, Barnes & Noble

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Taken Awayby Anonymous

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March 18, 2009: After seeing the movie for the first time this past Christmas, I was taken by the music more than the visual content, which is why I purchased this CD.

The music is so original and uplifting that my African Grey parrot makes his happy whistles when certain songs play. If you have children they will love the upbeat songs, and although chocolate is not my favorite food, the song "Hot Chocolate" is delightful and one of my favorites on this CD.

Young and old alike will enjoy this new traditional for Christmas. It's refreshing to know that some new songs can help the old standards keep Christmas alive.

I Also Recommend: The Polar Express.

Christmasby Aelnatsam

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February 23, 2009: Wonderful!!! In listening this CD we are in Christmas time! And we are coming back on the movie...


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