10 Worst Songs In Disney Animation, Ranked

2022-09-10 03:28:43 By : Ms. Amanda Zhang

Though music is a huge part of Disney animation, some songs fail to impress fans.

Disney has released many animated musicals. Most of their songs are so beloved because they strengthen the story, give the audience a chance to connect to the characters, and sound amazing even outside the movies. Many fans have grown up with these classic Disney songs, and have memorized the lyrics to several of them.

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Not all of these songs have impressed fans. Some have faded from the audience's memory, or are regarded as a musical mistake.The worst of these songs aren't sung well, are meaningless fluff in the films, or deliver a bad message.

Beauty & The Beast has been filled with some of the most spectacular visuals and music, which is why so many people still hold the movie in high regard. Human Again was cut out from the original release of the film, but was re-added to later DVD releases.

Compared to the other songs in the movie, it doesn't feel nearly as catchy, and the visuals of the castle servants aren't too different from the imagery seen in other songs. While the song was cut for time rather than because of its quality, it isn't particularly memorable either.

When Vanellope gazes into a pool of water and reflects, she bursts into a song about a racing game called Slaughter Race. It's a parody of other princess musicals, as the things that are appealing about the game are how incredibly violent and action-packed it can be.

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While the song itself is catchy, Vanellope herself really the greatest singer. Her voice seems to crack multiple times when reaching for the higher notes. Fortunately, the other singers in this musical piece are solid. Combined with the fantastic visuals, people can still have fun with the song despite its flaws.

Throughout the entirety of Frozen 2, Kristoff kept trying and failing to propose to Anna. Anna was wrapped up in her sister's problems and afraid that she would lose her again. Despite this, Kristoff continued to make proposal attempts, and the resulting misunderstandings only strained their relationship.

Lost In The Woods was a jarringly completely different musical genre from the rest of Frozen's songs. This, combined with odd back-up vocals from reindeer and reused animation from the love interests' short time together made the song fall flat.

The group of trolls are considered some of the weakest characters in the movie, as their main function is to explain Elsa's powers. Their song is so disliked because of how unnecessary it is. Anna was dying from her frozen heart, yet the trolls didn't allow her or Kristoff to get a single word in.

Instead, they tried to forcibly match-make the two. When they found out Anna was engaged, they insisted that her engagement was just one of her flaws. While the melody isn't bad, the message and tone made it an ill fit for the film.

Villain songs are usually reserved for the best of Disney's villains. During these songs, they reveal their evil plan to the audience or other characters. Through great singing and stunning visuals, villains are able to steal the spotlight.

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Moana gave a villain song to a giant crab that appeared for a tiny portion of the movie, where he sang about his greed and obsession with all things shiny. It felt wholly unnecessary and lacked any real substance that would incentivize fans to go back and listen to it again.

When the apes come across the human encampment, they start breaking things left and right. They find a rhythm in the chaos and create their own song. While creating music from random objects takes a lot of creativity, the breaking sounds, combined with wacky sound effects, doesn't make a great song.

The trumpet is the song's saving grace, but it is often interrupted by the clanging of metal or glass. It also doesn't contribute much to the overall story, making this song one of the least memorable pieces in the film.

Scales and Arpeggios is an adorable song sung by kittens in The Aristocats. It is not hard to see why some fans are attached to the song, as it is tied to the cute imagery of kittens playing the piano and singing. The song is performed by children who aren't vocal powerhouses.

While the music is short and sweet, this isn't like Disney's other songs, which fans would go out of their way to listen to over and over again. As adorable as the song is, it is still one of Disney's weaker entries.

The Hunchback Of Notre Dame was a surprising release from Disney because of how mature and dark its story could get. What most fans of the films criticize the most about it are the 3 gargoyles that are meant to serve as comic relief.

They are supposed to make the film seem more kid-friendly, but in reality, they overstay their welcome and are obnoxious.

Unfortunately, these characters get their own song, where they try to convince Quasimoto that Esmeralda would surely return his feelings. A song doesn't sound as good when disliked characters are singing it.

A jingle is a type of short song that has a tendency to get stuck in peoples' heads for extended periods of time. Kanine Krunchies is no different. The jingle appears on the television that the dalmatians are watching in 101 Dalmatians.

A series of high-pitched voices sing this jingle advertising dog treats, something that the puppies found endearing. In reality, playing this song over and over again would be the opposite of a good time. Fans are better off listening to something else.

When fans watched the first Aladdin, no one wished Iago had his very own musical number. The sequel gave Iago multiple songs to sing, and none of them are pleasant to listen to. What makes Forget About Love the worst song is the fact that Iago sings alongside Jasmine and Aladdin.

Instead of saving the song, the love interests instead make Iago's singing sound more grating in comparison. While some fans may revisit this movie, the music isn't the reason why.

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Jasmine Venegas is a writer based in Las Vegas, Nevada. She graduated from UNLV with a BA in English, and has experience in tutoring elementary and high school students. She now writes list articles for CBR. She enjoys reading and drawing. Feel free to email her suggestions for Anime-related stories at jbsvenegas@gmail.com!

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