EA has released the Skate It and Skate 2 Soundtracks, and they are oddly more eclectic than one would imagine. Of course, pop-punk and a few real punk songs are on the list, but Black Sabbath and ELO? It’s very nice to see that they recognize that not only do skaters enjoy diverse music, but a lot of the folks who enjoy playing skating video games may not have touched a skateboard in twenty years (if ever).

Skate 2 and Skate It looks to bring the realism back from the original Skate, but perhaps with a bit more fun. The 52 featured songs really are from some of music’s most influential and celebrated artists. It’s an excellent song list, and only EA could pull something like this together.

Quotes About the Soundtracks

“The soundtracks for Skate It and Skate 2 builds upon last year’s critically acclaimed Skate soundtrack,” said Chris Parry, Associate Producer of the games. “The songs reflect the culture of skateboarding, with some tracks picked by the pros themselves, and others coming straight out of iconic skate videos. Skateboarding today is an eclectic mix of people and influences and this is true of where we took this year’s soundtracks. Look for some old school soul and funk, a few rock anthems, some good beats and a lot of classic punk!”

“Skateboarding culture is like no other culture in the world and with that comes a unique sound of its own,” said Steve Schnur, worldwide executive of music and marketing for EA. “Our goal was to create two soundtracks that bring together classic acts and explosive new bands while fearlessly crossing all genres. This soundtrack is truly a tribute to the skate lifestyle, where legendary tracks by The Clash, Judas Priest and WAR can stand alongside cult legends like Dayton Sidewinders and The Specials as well as groundbreaking new acts like Awesome Snakes and Money Your Love.”

Skate 2 Soundtrack Track List

Below is the entire Skate 2 soundtrack. Songs included in Skate It are marked with an asterisk (*).

  • Althea & Donna Uptown Top RankingAnubis AnubisASG The Dull BladeAwesome Snakes I Want A SnakeBlack Sabbath Symptom Of The UniverseBlack Tide ShockwaveChina Creeps Stay On Or DieCut Chemist AddictiveD.R.I. Beneath The WheelDayton Sidewinders Go Ahead OnDragonforce Heroes Of Our TimeELO Show DownFujiya & Miyagi CollarboneGang Starr Step In The ArenaGaslight Anthem I’da Called You Woody, JoeGoons Of Doom She Wore Rat Skin BootsGuilty Simpson PigletsHigh Tension Wires They Fall ApartJudas Priest Freewheel BurningKorrupted Hoodlums S.K.A.T.E.Koushik feat. Percee P Cold BeatsLL Cool J Rock The BellsLouis XIV Guilt By AssociationMcRad WeaknessMoney Your Love For KristofferMotorhead Eat The RichNas Made You LookOh No HeavyOne Man Army It’s EmptyPonce De Leon Gator JawsPublic Enemy Harder Than You ThinkQueen Sea Big Shark Hold Your HandRadio Reelers Runnin’ OutRage Against The Machine Sleep Now In The FireRiverboat Gamblers Uh Oh!Sam & Dave Hold On, I’m Comin’Sly & The Family Stone Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)Stiff Little Fingers Alternative UlsterSuicidal Tendencies Possessed 2 SkateT.S.O.L. Superficial LoveTeenage Bottlerocket CrashingTexas Thieves Los Pool RidersThe Clash Death Or GloryThe Riptides Return To Blood BeachThe Specials Ghost TownTickled Pink Reach Out And Give Me Your HandUnderground Railroad To Candyland Square BallWAR Low RiderWu-Tang Clan Protect Ya NeckYear Long Disaster Leda Atomica*Youth Brigade I Hate My Life

*Song included in Skate It soundtrack

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