I figured from the cheesy Olympic promos that AT&T's Team USA Soundtrack was bad. But I was slightly horrified when I investigated further. What gives? Were A-list stars like Kings of Leon, Jay-Z and Keith Urban too busy to pen a song for the glory of this great nation? Couldn't Johnny Weir use his Ladgy Gaga connection to get better music? There are thousands of other groups (MGMT, Them Crooked Vultures, Beyonce, etc.) I would have chosen before 3 Doors Down, Puddle of Mudd and Train...and that's to put on my own iPod Shuffle to run to at the gym. And these are the bands that are supposedly inspiring world-class athletes.
Either AT&T still thinks its 2002 or they have devised a brilliant plan. I mean, I can just imagine the speed at which people would try to ski, skate or luge away from these songs. Maybe they are trying to set the world record for the most cliché titles and lyrics? Whatever the reason, I'm seriously wondering if I want to be represented by this service provider anymore. Read what athletes are really listening to. Check out the Olympic soundtrack on the jump.
3 Doors Down -- "Shine"
The All-American Rejects -- "Move Along (remix by Chad Hugo of the Neptunes)"
David Banner -- "In the Zone (feat. BJ the Chicago Kid)"
Gloriana -- "The World Is Ours Tonight"
Green River Ordinance -- "Rise Up"
Honor Society -- "Can't Box Me In"
Hoobastank -- "Never Be Here Again"
Mariah Carey -- "100%"
Puddle Of Mudd -- "Shook Up the World"
Rascal Flatts -- "Unstoppable (Olympics Mix)"
Sugarland -- "Wide Open"
Train -- "The Finish Line"
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