Various Artists - Wicked: For Good – The Soundtrack (2025)
The soundtrack delivers strong vocal performances, especially from Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) and Ariana Grande (Glinda), whose voices elevate the theatrical stakes with clarity and emotion. The two new songs, “No Place Like Home” and “The Girl in the Bubble,” offer fresh emotional beats that deepen the characters’ arcs while respecting the original score. Some listeners may feel the album leans heavily into narrative exposition—its role as a film soundtrack means it carries dramatic weight sometimes at the expense of standalone musical flow. The familiar repertoire of the second act is beautifully re-arranged, though a few moments don’t capture the raw spark of the stage versions. Overall, for fans of the musical or lovers of well-executed theatrical recordings, this is a compelling and heartfelt addition to the Wicked (Original Broadway Cast Recording) legacy.
Genre: Musical
Country: US
Final Verdict: 62% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 505th / 801
Highlight: As Long As You’re Mine
Made me think of:
Idina Menzel
Kristin Chenoweth
Lea Michele
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