American Pie (Music From The Motion Picture) is the soundtrack to the 1999 American teen comedy-drama film of the same name. It was released on June 8, 1999, by Universal Records. The album contains the hit singles from the film, including “Livin’ La Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin, “American Pie” by Madonna, “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” by Aerosmith, and “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Green Day. Other notable artists featured on the album include Blink-182, Sugar Ray, and The Offspring.
Popular Singles
The most popular singles from the album were “Livin’ La Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin and “American Pie” by Madonna. “Livin’ La Vida Loca” was a worldwide hit, topping the charts in multiple countries. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. “American Pie” was a success in the United States, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
Album Tracks
The album also featured several other notable tracks. “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” by Aerosmith was a hit in the United States, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Green Day was also a success in the United States, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Other notable tracks include “Basket Case” by Green Day, “All the Small Things” by Blink-182, and “Every Morning” by Sugar Ray.
Critical Reception
American Pie (Music From The Motion Picture) was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. AllMusic gave the album a four out of five star rating, praising the album for its “eclectic mix of pop, rock, and Latin music, with some rap thrown in for good measure.” Rolling Stone said that the album was a “solid collection of pop-rock songs” and that it “captures the spirit of the film.” The album was also a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 and selling over seven million copies in the United States.
American Pie (Music From The Motion Picture) is a critically acclaimed and commercially successful soundtrack album. It features a variety of popular singles, including “Livin’ La Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin and “American Pie” by Madonna, as well as several other notable tracks. The album was praised for its eclectic mix of genres and its ability to capture the spirit of the film.
