LP, Reissue
Sire (2024) US
The soundtrack of (500) Days of Summer plays a crucial role in setting the tone and atmosphere of the film. It features a curated selection of indie and alternative music that reflects the characters' personalities and emotional states. Key tracks include "Us" and "Hero" by Regina Spektor, which bookend the film, and "Sweet Disposition" by The Temper Trap, which accompanies a pivotal montage capturing the euphoria of Tom and Summer's relationship. The soundtrack also includes songs from The Smiths, such as "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out," which plays a significant role in bonding Tom and Summer. The music not only enhances the narrative but also serves as a nostalgic and emotional backdrop, resonating with the audience's own experiences of love and heartbreak. The eclectic and well-chosen soundtrack has been praised for its contribution to the film's unique and memorable style.
Tracklisting:
- A Story Of Boy Meets Girl - 500 Days of Summer
- Us - Regina Spektor
- There is a Light That Never Goes Out - The Smiths
- Bad Kids - Black Lips
- Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want - The Smiths
- There Goes The Fear - Doves
- You Make My Dreams - Daryle Hall & John Oates
- Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap
- Quelqu 'un M'a Dit - Carla Bruni
- Mushaboom - Feist
- Hero - Regina Spektor
- Bookends - Simon & Garfunkel
- Vagabond - Wolfmother
- She's Got You High - Mumm-Ra
- Here Comes Your Man - Meaghan Smith
- Please, Please Please Let Me Get What I Want - She & Him
- Here Comes Your Man - Joseph Gordon-Levitt
- Sugar Town - Zooey Deschanel
- At Last - Kevin Michael