Totally Pokemon (From the TV Series)

Pokemon (Related Recordings), Sing-Along | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 23, 2001)
• Original Release Date: September 8, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Koch Records
• ASIN: B00004Y9VB
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,502 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

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Pokémon fever continues to burn hot, as evidenced by this catching symptom: a high-octane pop soundtrack for the animated television series. Dream teen group Johto borrow from the elements that make Backstreet Boys, Britney, Christina, and 'N Sync sensationally popular, repackaging their sound Pokémon-style for young audiences. A cross between Up with People, Hanson, and a latter-day Mickey Mouse Club, Totally Pokémon opens with "Pokémon Johto" the syrupy pop jingle that opens the television show each Saturday morning. The record's first single, "Pikachu (I Choose You)," is an infectiously buoyant Latin-tinged dance number, and "He Drives Me Crazy" is a youthfully crushed-out ballad in celebration of series protagonist Ash Ketchum. Included here too are seven bonus karaoke tracks (lyrics are printed inside the disc liner), and while adults may grow weary of these songs, those with Pikachu-obsessed children can rest assured that Totally Pokémon is clean, fun, and goofy enough to include a tune called "Song of Jigglypuff." --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another half decent POKEMON CD..., January 30, 2001

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J. Muthersbaugh (PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Totally Pokemon (From the TV Series) (Audio CD)

This CD is great! Is it as good as 2BA MASTER? No. But should you still get it? DEFINATELY!A lot of catchy songs including the new "Johto Journeys" opening theme. This theme is good, but I don't think they'll ever beat PoKéMoN World (Orange League Theme).The best song on this CD is "The Song of Jigglypuff" by far. And I'm not saying that just because Jpuff is my all time fave PoKéMoN. When I heard this song on the Tv show's KareokeMon, I knew I had to get this CD! "Lullabye" from the first movie soundtrack was a good tribute to Jpuff, but this song emphasizes what Jpuff is all about. And with Jpuff singing in the background of the chorus, it's just TOO cute."Two Perfect Girls" a song sung by Brock (Eric Stuart, also the voice of James) is just too weird. Funny, but weird.All the other tracks are good, but are too POP sounding. But they are still good listens.The addition of kareoke tracks is a great bonus. It kind of reminds me of when you purchase an import Japanese Anime CD single and you get kareoke tracks. Nice touch.If you have kids, are a kid, love PoKéMoN, or just like fun music, get this CD.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Giddy Kiddy Tunes!, July 4, 2002

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Benny Yau "smileydude66" (Vancouver, BC, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Totally Pokemon (From the TV Series) (Audio CD)

"Totally Pokémon" is the soundtrack of the TV cartoon series "Pokémon: The Johto Journies", the 3rd season of the hit series. The album contains 12 songs and 7 karaoke version of the 12 songs so everyone can sing along! 11 of the 12 songs are sung by the group Johto with various leading vocals within the group for each song. One song is sung by the person who does the voice of Brock on the show, Eric Stuart. Here's a track by track review:-

1) Pokémon Johto:- The theme song of the 3rd season contains the same spirit and energy as the theme from the previous season. But, the youthfulness of this song makes it my favourite theme song of all!

2) Pikachu ( I Choose You ):- A catchy, latin-flavoured song that makes kids want to dance along with it.

3) All We Wanna Do:- Could easily become a favourite in elementary school dances due to its heavy dance beat and catchy lyrics.

4) The Game:- Same as the previous track...

5) He Drives Me Crazy:- This is the continuation of "Misty's Song" from the 1st season soundtrack, "2.B.A. Master". A soft ballad that talks about Misty's secret crush on Ash. Probably one of my most favourite tracks in this disc. I'm actually surprised and disappointed they did not include this in the karaoke section, because I'm sure lots of girls would love to sing along with this song!

6) You And Me And Pokémon:- Pretty much the same as most of the fast songs you would find in Pokémon soundtracks!

7) Biggest Part Of My Life:- A sort of cheesy ballad... listenable the first few times, maybe.

8) Do You Really Wanna Play:- See Track 6.

9) Song Of Jigglypuff:- A surprisingly okay tune coming a crazy name! Funny and catchy to some extent!

10) Two Perfect Girls:- This is the song performed by Eric Stuart as the character Brock. A sixty's rock-swing tune that sounds a little out-of-date, but still more listenable than some children's songs of the same genre I've heard in the past!

11) Never Too Far From Home:- Another slow ballad with cheezy lyrics.

12) PokéRap GS:- In case you didn't know, GS stands for Gold Silver, as in the Gold & Silver versions of the Pokémon Gameboy Game where 100 new Pokémon are introduced. In this continuation of the original PokéRap, the names of the 100 new Pokémon are rapped out. However, the original version sounds a LOT cooler than this version.

13) - 19) Various songs' Karaoke version.

It's not the best soundtrack in the world, but since it's target audience is the under 13 sector, the music cannot be so sophisticated. But, nevertheless, this album contains many listenable tracks not only for kids, but older people too!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Fun CD!, October 17, 2004

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Fox "The Dude" (Goldenrod City, the Pokémon World) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Totally Pokemon (From the TV Series) (Audio CD)

An enjoyable CD that everyone can listen to, especially children. Since it's a 2001 release, it is mostly consistent with the Pop music phenomenon of that time, although not entirely Pop-oriented.

1. "Pokémon Johto": the theme song for the third season of the TV series, "The Johto Journeys." A song with a happier tone than the original "Pokémon Theme" from the first television season, and the album, "2.B.A. Master." [5 Stars]

2. "Pikachu (I Choose You)": an upbeat Latin-style song. It has a nice guitar and trumpet solo. [4 Stars]

3. "All We Wanna Do": a very nice song to dance to. Good lyrics coupled with some nice synthesizers. Slightly Pop-oriented. [4 Stars]

4. "The Game": a song that can get somewhat redundant after a while, although the chorus is a nice catchy tune. [3.4 Stars]

5. "He Drives Me Crazy": a song performed by, supposedly the character Misty, although the lead singer sounds nothing like the character. Could be considered Pop-oriented. [3.8 Stars]

6. "You and Me and Pokémon": a very nice song with good lyrics, and good singers. My personal favorite. [5 Stars]

7. "Biggest Part of My Life": definitely not my favorite here. It would be a good song, except for the lyrics, which seem to idolize the whole Pokémon idea. [2 Stars]

8. "Do Ya Really Wanna Play": an okay song that is the most Pop-oriented one on this disc. [3 Stars]

9. "Song of Jigglypuff": a relaxing song with Jigglypuff singing solo in places. [4 Stars]

10 "Two Perfect Girls": a song sure to put a smile on your face. It is a Late '50s style song that is performed by Eric Stuart, the voice-actor of the character Brock (Stuart has a few other albums out by his group, "The Eric Stuart Band," not of this style music, however). [5 Stars]

11. "Never Too Far From Home": a nice slow ballad with good lyrics. [4 Stars]

12. "PokéRap GS": the new version of the original "PokéRap" heard in the album "2.B.A. Master." Even though it by no means outdoes its predecessor, it has some good overall lyrics. It can get redundant after a while, though. [3 Stars]

13-19: Various karaoke tracks from the original songs.

Overall, this album isn't quite as good as its predecessor, "2.B.A. Master," but it has a few better songs to it. Pokémon fans of any age should like this CD's fun songs and overall carefree tone.