"Clockstoppers" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Clockstoppers" Soundtrack Description

Questions & Answers

Is there an official soundtrack album for Clockstoppers (2002)?

Yes—Clockstoppers: Music from the Motion Picture was released in March 2002. AllMusic lists the release date as March 19, 2002, with a runtime of ~52 minutes. (Trusted source: AllMusic.) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Who composed the film’s original score?

Jamshied Sharifi composed the score for the movie. (Trusted source: Wikipedia film page.) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Which label issued the song soundtrack?

Retail listings and packaging show the album on Hollywood Records. (Trusted sources: retailer listing; Discogs release notes.) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

What kind of music is on the album?

A turn-of-the-millennium alt-rock/pop-punk mix: Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray, Fenix TX, Uncle Kracker, Third Eye Blind, Blink-182, Nickelback, New Found Glory, Simple Plan, The Dandy Warhols, Lit, and more. (Trusted sources: AllMusic; MovieMusic; SoundtrackCollector.) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Are there songs in the film that didn’t make the CD?

Yes—IMDb’s soundtrack list includes cues like The Cranberries’ “Time Is Ticking Out” and Lil’ J & Kandi’s “It’s the Weekend,” among others not always present on the retail disc. (Trusted source: IMDb Soundtracks.) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Where can I see key scenes to match songs to moments?

Rotten Tomatoes’ clip hub hosts official scene clips (DJ Battle, Bike Chase, Hyper-Hypertime) you can cross-reference with the album. (Trusted source: Rotten Tomatoes videos.) :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Overview

Freeze time. Blast pop-punk. That’s the Clockstoppers formula in a nutshell: Nickelodeon’s teen sci-fi caper plugs 2002’s alt-radio all-stars into a BMX-and-Hypertime adventure. The retail album plays like a high-octane teen mix—Smash Mouth’s “Holiday in My Head,” Sugar Ray’s Steve Miller cover “Abracadabra,” New Found Glory, Third Eye Blind, Blink-182—while Jamshied Sharifi’s score underlines the gadget-driven thrills. (Trusted sources in text: AllMusic; Wikipedia.) :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

What sets it apart is how diegetic and non-diegetic tracks trade off with sound design: club scenes push DJ texture up front, bike and chase beats lean on punchy guitars, and calmer “teen-movie talk” moments slide into radio-friendly mid-tempo cuts. It’s a time capsule of Y2K alt-rock packaged for a Nickelodeon crowd. (Trusted sources: MovieMusic; SoundtrackCollector.) :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Additional Info

• Album release & length: March 19, 2002; 52:36. (Trusted source: AllMusic.) :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Label: Hollywood Records (as credited on retailer and release listings). :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Stand-out inclusions: “Holiday in My Head” (Smash Mouth), “Abracadabra” (Sugar Ray 2002 Ralph Sall Remix), “All the Small Things” (Blink-182), “Bohemian Like You” (The Dandy Warhols), “Quicksand” (Lit). (Trusted sources: SoundtrackCollector; Wikipedia; AllMusic.) :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Non-album songs heard in film: “Time Is Ticking Out” (The Cranberries), “It’s the Weekend” (Lil’ J & Kandi). (Trusted source: IMDb Soundtracks.) :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Notes & Trivia

• Composer credit: Jamshied Sharifi scored the picture; the album itself is a various-artists compilation. (Trusted source: Wikipedia.) :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
• AllMusic logs three studio locations for album material, including Bulletproof Studios (Los Angeles). (Trusted source: AllMusic.) :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Lit’s “Quicksand” is specifically noted as appearing on the Clockstoppers soundtrack in the band’s discography history. (Trusted source: Wikipedia.) :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
• Rotten Tomatoes hosts official clips (“DJ Battle,” “Bike Chase,” “Hyper-Hypertime”), helpful when mapping music to scenes. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

Genres & Themes

Pop-punk/alt-rock sugar rush: Blink-182, New Found Glory, Simple Plan—fast downstrokes and big hooks that match BMX tricks and quick-cut editing. (Trusted sources: MovieMusic; Wikipedia.) :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

Turn-of-the-millennium radio rock: Third Eye Blind, Nickelback, The Dandy Warhols provide mid-tempo gloss for hallway banter and after-school hangs. (Trusted sources: AllMusic; SoundtrackCollector.) :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

Cover culture: Sugar Ray’s “Abracadabra” and Uncle Kracker’s “Time After Time” underline the film’s borrow-and-remix vibe—familiar tunes, new teen context. (Trusted sources: SoundtrackCollector; AllMusic.) :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}

Tracks & Scenes

“Holiday in My Head” — Smash Mouth
Where it plays: Used prominently in promos and early film energy beats; fits opening-act, meet-the-kids momentum (radio-diegetic flavor).
Why it matters: Sunny power-pop that establishes the film’s high-school/XTreme vibe. (Trusted sources: AllMusic profile; Nickelodeon promo notes.) :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}

“Abracadabra (2002 Ralph Sall Remix)” — Sugar Ray
Where it plays: Mid-film montage/transition material—stylized cuts around gadget hijinks.
Why it matters: A knowingly retro spell-casting hook for a movie about flipping reality with a watch. (Trusted source: SoundtrackCollector track detail.) :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}

“All the Small Things” — Blink-182
Where it plays: Youth-culture montage moments (bike/shop/classroom) that need bounce without heaviness.
Why it matters: The era’s defining pop-punk earworm; instantly timestamps the movie. (Trusted sources: Wikipedia song usage; album listings.) :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}

“The Minute I Met You” — New Found Glory
Where it plays: Early romance beats as Zak and Francesca’s storyline clicks into gear.
Why it matters: Clean-cut pop-punk for first-crush momentum. (Trusted source: MovieMusic album entry.) :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}

“The Worst Day Ever” — Simple Plan
Where it plays: Comedic setbacks and school-day letdowns before Hypertime solutions kick in.
Why it matters: Title says it; teen-drama fuel with brisk tempo. (Trusted source: MovieMusic listing.) :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}

“Bohemian Like You” — The Dandy Warhols
Where it plays: Social spaces (mall/streets) with everything-is-a-vibe irony.
Why it matters: Hip, jangly cool that contrasts with Nickelodeon earnestness. (Trusted sources: MovieMusic; SoundtrackCollector.) :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}

“Quicksand” — Lit
Where it plays: Chase/build-up beats that want chugging guitars without stealing the scene.
Why it matters: A Clockstoppers-cited cut in Lit’s discography, bridging skate energy and radio rock. (Trusted sources: Wikipedia; MovieMusic.) :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}

“Time Is Ticking Out” — The Cranberries
Where it plays: Noted in film credits; a thematic wink to the plot’s clock-anxiety. (Heard in film, not always on CD.)
Why it matters: Lyrical on-the-nose title underscores the watch-run premise. (Trusted source: IMDb Soundtracks.) :contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}

“It’s the Weekend” — Lil’ J & Kandi
Where it plays: Party-adjacent youth-culture moments; heard in the movie’s song credits rather than all album pressings.
Why it matters: Injects R&B/hip-hop sheen into an otherwise guitar-heavy mix. (Trusted source: IMDb Soundtracks.) :contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}

Music–Story Links

The song placements chart the teen arc: pop-punk when plans take off; mid-tempo radio rock for flirty breathers; a couple of covers (“Abracadabra,” “Time After Time”) to make the sci-fi premise feel familiar; and a smattering of non-album cues (Cranberries; Lil’ J & Kandi) to nudge the world beyond guitars. The clips hub is a handy map: “DJ Battle,” “Bike Chase,” “Hyper-Hypertime” anchor where the music’s energy spikes. (Trusted sources in text: Rotten Tomatoes; AllMusic.) :contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}

How It Was Made

Song curation & clearances: A Hollywood Records compilation aligning with Nickelodeon/Paramount release strategy, gathering radio-proven names and youth-market pop-punk. (Trusted sources: retailer listing; Discogs master/release.) :contentReference[oaicite:32]{index=32}

Score vs. songs: Jamshied Sharifi’s original score handles tech tension and chase mechanics while the album provides brand-recognizable hooks for marketing. (Trusted source: Wikipedia.) :contentReference[oaicite:33]{index=33}

Promo tie-ins: Period promos and video blocks pushed Smash Mouth’s “Holiday in My Head” alongside trailers and home-video spots. (Trusted source: Nickelodeon/Paramount promo listings.) :contentReference[oaicite:34]{index=34}

Reception & Quotes

“A Nickelodeon crowd-pleaser, if not a crossover.” Roger Ebert, via Wikipedia summary

“Tracklisting heavy with pop-punk and radio rock.” AllMusic listing

The film drew mixed notices, but the soundtrack remains a tidy 2002 mood board—useful as a standalone teen-mix listen and as a memory lane for early-’00s alt radio. (Trusted sources: Wikipedia; AllMusic.) :contentReference[oaicite:35]{index=35}

Technical Info

• Title: Clockstoppers: Music from the Motion Picture
• Year: 2002
• Type: Movie
• Composer (score): Jamshied Sharifi
• Label (album): Hollywood Records
• Release/runtime: March 19, 2002; 52:36 (album). :contentReference[oaicite:36]{index=36}
• Selected notable placements (film/album mix): “Holiday in My Head” (Smash Mouth); “Abracadabra” (Sugar Ray — 2002 Ralph Sall Remix); “All the Small Things” (Blink-182); “Bohemian Like You” (The Dandy Warhols); “Quicksand” (Lit); “Time Is Ticking Out” (The Cranberries, film credit). :contentReference[oaicite:37]{index=37}
• Studios (album recordings, sel.): Bulletproof Studios; Chunky Style Music; Tone King Studio. (Trusted source: AllMusic.) :contentReference[oaicite:38]{index=38}

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: AllMusic; Wikipedia; IMDb; SoundtrackCollector; MovieMusic; Rotten Tomatoes videos; retailer listings.

October, 28th 2025