| Despicable Me 3: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by Various Artists | ||||
| Released | June 23, 2017 (2017-06-23) | |||
| Studio | Various
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| Length | 51:14 | |||
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| Producer | Various
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| Singles from Despicable Me 3: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | ||||
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Despicable Me 3 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album to the 2017 filmDespicable Me 3, the fourth installment in theDespicable Me franchise and the sequel toDespicable Me 2 (2013).Pharrell Williams produced the soundtrack album, and also contributed five original songs for the film. The other tracks consisted of several pop singles from the 1980s performed byMichael Jackson,Madonna,Nena,A-ha and few songs and themes from the previous installments. The soundtrack forDespicable Me 3 was released on June 23, 2017,[1] featuring sixteen tracks, and was led by two singles – "Yellow Light" and "There's Something Special" – which was made available throughdigital download andstreaming on June 8 and 13, prior to the album release.[2][3]Heitor Pereira, who worked on the previous installments, had composed the film's music.[4]Despicable Me 3 (Original Motion Picture Score), which featured Pereira's original score of 38 tracks, was released byBack Lot Music on June 30.[4]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Yellow Light" (performed byPharrell Williams) | Pharrell Williams |
| 3:37 |
| 2. | "Hug Me" (performed by Pharrell Williams andTrey Parker) |
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| 2:20 |
| 3. | "Bad" (performed byMichael Jackson) | Michael Jackson |
| 4:07 |
| 4. | "Take On Me" (performed byA-ha) |
| 3:46 | |
| 5. | "Papa Mama Loca Pipa" (performed by theMinions) | Pierre Coffin | 1:29 | |
| 6. | "There's Something Special" (performed by Pharrell Williams) | Pharrell Williams |
| 3:44 |
| 7. | "Tiki Tiki Babeloo" (performed by the Minions) | Pierre Coffin | 1:13 | |
| 8. | "Freedom" (performed by Pharrell Williams) | Pharrell Williams | Pharrell Williams | 2:43 |
| 9. | "Doowit" (performed by Pharrell Williams) | Pharrell Williams |
| 4:02 |
| 10. | "99 Luftballons" (performed byNena) | 3:52 | ||
| 11. | "Into the Groove" (performed byMadonna) |
| 4:44 | |
| 12. | "Chuck Berry" (performed by Pharrell Williams) | Pharrell Williams | 3:15 | |
| 13. | "Fun, Fun, Fun" (performed by Pharrell Williams) | Pharrell Williams | Pharrell Williams | 3:25 |
| 14. | "Despicable Me" (performed by Pharrell Williams) | Pharrell Williams | Pharrell Williams | 4:15 |
| 15. | "Despicable Me 3 Score Suite" (performed byHeitor Pereira) | Heitor Pereira | Heitor Pereira | 4:05 |
| 16. | "Malatikalano Polatina" (performed by the Minions) | Pierre Coffin | 0:37 | |
| Total length: | 51:14 | |||
Notes
Tall Writer ofSeattle Post-Intelligencer wrote that "Solid entertainment and some education on the classics make theDespicable Me 3 original motion picture soundtrack a decent offering".[5] Jordan Mintzer ofThe Hollywood Reporter called the songs as "catchy" and praised Williams' songs and "the music cues ranging from Michael Jackson toVan Halen to A-ha".[6] Peter Debruge ofVariety said "the movie can hardly find room for Heitor Pereira'sfunky score, and though Pharrell Williams has contributed five new songs to sell soundtracks (including the sweet 'There's Something Special'), the movie hardly needs them."[7]
Wenlei Ma ofNews.com.au wrote about the use of80spop hits to equateBratt's character, received praise and called that "audience might tap toes for the songs".[8]Rotoscopers-based Morgan Stradling said "One thing thatDespicable Me has always done well is a great soundtrack and these new tracks do not disappoint. They are catchy, upbeat and very much on brand for the franchise, especially since Pharrell Williams is at the helm yet again. While there isn't a runaway hit like 'Happy' from the second film, the songs that are in the movie play well in the moment."[9] The soundtrack received a mixed review from Soumya Srivatsava ofHindustan Times, who said "The soundtrack, with all the throwback hits from the ‘80s, gets you tapping your feet more often. However, even with all the work done by Pharell Williams on this one, he couldn’t deliver another 'Happy' like last time."[10]
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA)[11] | 76 |
| UK Compilation Albums (OCC)[12] | 73 |
| UK Soundtrack Albums (OCC)[13] | 26 |
| US Soundtrack Albums (Billboard)[14] | 17 |
| Despicable Me 3 (Original Motion Picture Score) | ||||
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| Released | June 30, 2017 (2017-06-30) | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
| Genre | Film score | |||
| Length | 54:28 | |||
| Label | Back Lot Music | |||
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| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Evil Bratt Show" | 1:45 |
| 2. | "Up the Tower" | 2:01 |
| 3. | "Considered Impenetrable" | 2:09 |
| 4. | "Stealing Candy" | 1:40 |
| 5. | "My Brother!" | 1:49 |
| 6. | "Pizza" | 0:51 |
| 7. | "Sinister Revenge Plot" | 1:14 |
| 8. | "Morning Papers" | 2:07 |
| 9. | "Monsieur Pom-Poo" | 1:23 |
| 10. | "Dad's Legacy" | 1:20 |
| 11. | "Here We Are" | 1:01 |
| 12. | "Minions Quit" | 1:09 |
| 13. | "Sneaking" | 3:37 |
| 14. | "Here We Go!" | 1:20 |
| 15. | "In the Dark, Alone" | 1:15 |
| 16. | "Villainy Is In Your Blood" | 1:21 |
| 17. | "Crushing It" | 0:28 |
| 18. | "Get Ready for What?" | 0:49 |
| 19. | "Evil Bratt Action Figure" | 0:35 |
| 20. | "Agnes in Trouble" | 0:33 |
| 21. | "Divorce Flashback" | 0:33 |
| 22. | "Say Cheese!" | 1:03 |
| 23. | "Rejected Me" | 2:06 |
| 24. | "In the Crooked Forest" | 0:44 |
| 25. | "Mel's Flashback" | 0:46 |
| 26. | "Parenting 101" | 2:32 |
| 27. | "Ramsbottom vs. DaVinci" | 1:19 |
| 28. | "House-Napped" | 0:37 |
| 29. | "Long Walk Home" | 0:28 |
| 30. | "Can We Go Back Now?" | 1:12 |
| 31. | "Traditional Dance" | 1:19 |
| 32. | "Tipsy Unicorn" | 1:31 |
| 33. | "What Is Wrong With You?" | 0:52 |
| 34. | "Why Cancelled?" | 1:10 |
| 35. | "We're Going to Hollywood" | 0:42 |
| 36. | "Mel? Gru?" | 0:42 |
| 37. | "Back and Bigger Than Ever" | 7:00 |
| 38. | "Family Traditions" | 1:04 |
| Total length: | 54:28 | |
Songs not featured in the soundtrack, but played in the film are:[15]
Credits adapted fromAllMusic[16]
