Music : Pokemon 2.B.A. Master
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0099923890126
Format: Enhanced, Soundtrack
Label: Koch Records
Manufacturer: Koch Records
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Koch Records
Release Date: June 29, 1999
Sales Rank: 10807
Studio: Koch Records
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From the Flashdance-like opener, "Pokémon Theme," to the closer, "You Can Do It (If You Really Try)," 2.B.A. Master is high-energy fare. This CD sports an over-the-top flavor drawn from video-game-styled electronic blips, disco danceability, and the hollow tripped-out beats of theme-park musicals, all of which makes this super hot stuff for the Pokémon generation. The 13 tunes here are spread between action narrative ("What Kind of Pokémon Are You?," "Together Forever"), scene-setting devices ("Viridian City"), and character theme songs for our hero Ash, his Pokémon Pickachu, and his pal Misty, as well as rival trainers, Team Rocket. "What Kind of Pokémon Are You?" features multitracked rapping and R&B choral refrains; the superlative "2.B.A. Master" bursts with space-age Michael Jackson-inspired speak-singing and electronic riffs; and not only is the funky "PokéRap" featured in audio, but the enhanced disc contains the visual component as well. --Paige La Grone
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Rating:  -
This CD was originally released back in 1999, and includes thirteen songs. Besides the Pokemon theme song from the Indigo League episodes, there are also seven songs from the "Pikachu's Jukebox" segment, a song from the Pokemon live show, the Indigo League Pokerap, and a couple of other songs. The Pokemon theme and the "Pikachu's Jukebox" songs are the full-length versions of the songs, and not the edits that would have been heard on the show. This CD is an enhanced disc, and includes the video for the Pokerap.
Most of the songs sound like they were inspired by 1990's teen pop. While this sound was contemporary when this CD was released, this makes the songs sound rather "dated" now. Even though the songs may sound "dated," quite a few of them are still enjoyable to listen to.
In my opinion, the weakest track on the disc is "Misty's Song" (which is from the Pokemon live show). It's a faux R&B/pop-sounding song that was rather repetitive. The singer also had a nasal quality to her voice, and it sounds like she's trying too hard to sound like Britney Spears.
One of the tracks included is "The Time Has Come (Pikachu's Goodbye)." This song appeared in the episode "Pikachu's Good-Bye" (it's the background music when Ash thinks that he's losing Pikachu forever, and is having a flashback about the times he and Pikachu had together). However, the recording included on this disc is different from the one included in the show. The biggest ... Read More
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My son loves dancing and singing along to this CD - he'll even put it on in the morning before school. He also listens to it while he's reading his Diamond & Pearl Official Guide Book. Fun music for Pokemon fans!
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The songs on this CD are great songs that are really surprising to hear. Suprising because of how the songs are expertly presented in multiple genres while still maintaining a unique feel that is clearly at home with Pokémon. Even though the CD was released in the '90s, the songs can still compete with the recent releases. As a bonus, the CD comes with a PokéRAP video which can be used on a computer. This CD combines great songs with great Pokémon flavor, and is one that should not be missed.
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Let me begin by saying I'm fifteen. It was when I was eight that I first discovered Pokemon, and feel instantly in love with it. I had the games, the movies, the cards and everything. Around 2002, however, my interest waned and I gradually stopped collecting Pokemon, only playing one of the games now and then. Recently, however, I dug up this old CD in my closet and, having nothing better to do, decided to give it another shot.
Was I surprised! Eight years later, I'm still nodding my head, tapping my foot and (heaven forbid) singing to the catchy little tunes on 2.B.A. Master that amused me so much when I was younger. Now, how about a quick rundown of the songs?
1. Pokemon Theme
How can you go wrong here? The traditional theme of the anime, though in it's extended form. Nothing exicting, but a classic for tried-and-true fans.
8/10
2. 2.B.A Master
The namesake of the CD, though as to why sorta baffles me. The song in itself isn't all that great. It reminds me of some twisted combination of bubbly pop and pseudo-rap with a Pokemon coating, though that's probably a really bad description. Youc an safely pass this track up.
5/10
3. Viridian City
Oh wow...This one bring back memories...My favorite song on the CD when I was younger, and remains so today. Yeah, the lyrics are cheesy, but the beat itself is fun and fast-paced. And despite the rather corny lyrics, you just can't help but sing along at times. ... Read More
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Our six year old son likes it alot, he loves music, and he loves Pokemon, so of course we got this CD for him, for Christmas. He particularly likes number 7- The time has come, Pikachu's good-bye.
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