Search - Original Soundtrack :: Juno

Michael A. from WATERBURY, VT
Reviewed on 12/22/2011...

what a treat to hear witty, mostly acoustic music that both stands on its own and subtly underscores the action of the film, for those who have seen it and want to recall its sweetness. No flash, just simple, sweet soul.

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Soundtrack is Perfect Fit

Jay Young | Austin, TX USA | 01/08/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The songs in the soundtrack to Juno fit perfectly with the movie. They are soft, folksy, slightly eccentric, and capture the emotional aura of the film's story, characters, and message. I will comment on each of the songs.



* All I Want is You: A delightfully zany song about love; uses analogies ("if you were the wood, I'd be the fire") to get the point across. It's folksy, using the harmonica and guitar.



*My Rollercoaster: A lyric-less song, with the artist just singing "doo-doo-doo." Still, with its whimsical feel, it definitely is in keeping with the spirit of the rest of the album.



* A Well-Respected Man: A nice "soft-rock" song about a well to-do man. It reminds me of Simon & Garfunkel's "Richard Corey," but without the tragic ending.



* Dearest: Buddy Holly. Need I say more?



* Up the Sprout: A short guitar piece that is soft, yet has some "edgy" measures.



* Tire Swing: Kimya Dawson is really a revelation. Her soft-spoken eloquence really shines through. This is another soft-rock song that discusses the writer's experiences with her boyfriend. It includes a canon, which adds spice to the song.



* Piazza, New Catcher: A song about a baseball catcher, who struggles with love and life. This one's fast-moving and has several minor chords.



* Loose Lips: An apt title for the song; Dawson speaks freely. This one's pretty fast-moving, so pay attention.



* Superstar: Definitely the edgiest song on this album, from Sonic Youth, no less. It has a bittersweet feel.



* Sleep: An instrumental song, with humming by Kimya Dawson. Another soft, folksy, sweet song.



* Expectations: A fast, fairly sad song. It's a nice contrast with the rest of the album.



* All the Young Dudes: A great classic rock song, with hints of soul and jazz. Mott the Hopple belts the lyrics out emotionally.



* So Nice So Smart: Kimya Dawson again. Don't let the sunny tune of this song fool you- it's actually quite dark! The chorus is:

"you're so nice and you're so smart

you're such a good friend i hafta break your heart

tell you that i love you then i'll tear your world apart

just pretend i didn't tear your world apart"



* Sea of Love: A slow, melancholy love song.



* Tree Hugger: Think of this as a folk poem song. To give you an idea:

"The flower said, `I wish I was a tree,'

The tree said, `I wish I could be

A different kind of tree,'

The cat wished that it was a bee,

The turtle wished that it could fly

Really high into the sky,

Over rooftops and then dive

Deep into the sea."



*I'm Sticking with You: A self-consciously corny song, but an enjoyable one. It has the "oom-pah" chords and starts out with piano, though it switches to a regular guitar sound eventually. The song begins with "I'm sticking with you, `cause I'm made out of glue." This is definitely not for all tastes- it depends on what your threshold for cheese is.



*Anyone Else But You: A guy and a girl singing to each other about how they couldn't be with "anyone else but you." The Moldy Peaches aren't the best singers, but they're good enough to keep the listener interested, and the music and lyrics are sweet and folksy. This is Kimya Dawson's old band.



*Vampire: A kind of strange song; the singer compares himself (the singer's a 12 year-old boy) to a vampire and sees herself as a social outcast.



*Anyone Else But You: Michael Cera and Ellen Page sing the Moldy Peaches song. This is sweet, and I think their performance is better than the original.

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Great Film, Terrrific Soundtrack

Michael Z. Jody | NYC & East Hampton, NY United States | 01/08/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Juno is a gentle, sweet, smart and moving comedy. It's a teen flick that works for adults, and an adult flick that works for teens. The soundtrack is the perfect background (and sometimes foreground) to what goes on in the film, but it also stands alone quite nicely. Most of the songs on the album are quiet, indie, folkie, and acoustic, like the Kimya Dawson songs (three of 'em) which are idiosnycractic and wonderful. Kimya Dawson (formerly of the Moldy Peaches who are also represented here) reminds me ALOT of the Be Good Tanyas (which is intended as a compliment), especially on Tire Swing. There are, however, also some great classic oldie songs from the Kinks and Buddy Holly and Mott the Hoople which are not acoustic-y folkie, but more raucous and energetic. Go out and enjoy the movie and I'm betting you will come back for the music."