Juno Soundtrack

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UPDATE: The soundtrack has been released on Rhino Records, and can be purchased digitally. Click HERE for iTunes link. If you prefer a physical copy of the album, it releases January 8th, and you may pre-order it for $9.99 (or DRM free mp3’s for $8.99) at Amazon.com by clicking HERE.

Thank you to those who have commented. I appreciate the positive feedback, and am glad those of you who have seen Juno have enjoyed it!

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Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to attend a free screening of the movie Juno in Washington DC. It is a quirky movie directed by Jason Reitman (Thank You For Smoking) about a 16 year-old girl who becomes pregnant [preview below]. Although, at times the humor felt a little forced, this was a very enjoyable movie to watch, that I highly recommend you go see when it releases in December. If you are in a big city, it is possible that Fox Searchlight is offering several free screenings before then, so you may want to check that out HERE.

The soundtrack for Juno was carefully selected, and played a big part in the movie. Given that you most likely haven’t seen the film yet, it’s not all that important to go into how the music was woven into the film, but I am going to share the soundtrack list plus samples with you, because the music was fantastic.

In the official trailer, one of the songs you hear is “Anyone Else But You“ by The Moldy Peaches, and you will hear it several times within the film[listen below]. It almost feels like this movie was written as a picture book for this song, as both are obscure and spark a very similar feeling. If you love this song, you will probably love this movie. If you like this song, you will probably like this movie. If you hate this song, get off this site right now.

Ellen Page, the pregnant girl Juno in the film, is credited for giving the film the sound that is has. Peter Sciretta, over at /Film spoke with the director Jason Reitman, who states:

“At one point, I asked Ellen Page before we started shooting, ‘what do you think Juno listens to?’ And she said ‘The Moldy Peaches’. She went on my computer, played the songs, and I fell in love with it. Diablo and I discussed putting a Moldy Peaches song in it where the characters would sing to each other. I got in touch with Kimya Dawson of The Moldy Peaches and she started sending me her work, which was beautiful, and that became a lot of the soundtrack.”

Again, thanks to /Film, here is the soundtrack (with some mp3 samples) to the movie:

“Anyone Else But You”
Performed by The Moldy Peaches
ALSO performed by Ellen Page and Michael Cera

“Tire Swing”
“My Rollercoaster”
“So Nice So Smart”
“I Like Giants”
“Reminders of Then”
“12/26″
“Loose Lips”
Written and Performed by Kimya Dawson

“Tree Hugger”
“Sleep”
Performed by Kimya Dawson and Antsy Pants

“Once I Loved”
Performed by Astrud Gilberto

“All I Want Is You”
Written and Performed by: Barry Louis Polisar

“Besame Mucho”
Performed by: Trio Los Panchos

“A Well Respected Man”
Performed by The Kinks

“Doll Parts”
Written by Courtney Love
Preformed by ??????

“I’m Sticking With You”
Preformed by The Velvet Underground

“Dearest”
Performed by Buddy Holly

“Why Bother”
Performed by tHe drop

“Superstar”
Performed by Sonic Youth

“Piazza, New York Catcher”
“Expectations”
Performed by Belle & Sebastian

“All the Young Dudes”
Performed by Mott The Hoople

“Sea of Love”
Performed by Cat Power

“Vampire”
Performed by Antsy Pants

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0SKf0K3bxg[/youtube]

138 thoughts on “Juno Soundtrack”

  1. I loveee this movie, it became one of my favorites..i will be waiting until the soundtrack/movie comes out so i can buy them <33

  3. I love this movie, its so cute. the songs are totally amazing and blend so well with what is going on in the movie. cant wait till it comes out on dvd…and the sountrack..thats mine too! watch it for a cute laugh…

  4. just a FYI for anyone who doesnt know…. the song Doll Parts is performed by Hole (Courtney Love’s band).

  5. the soundtrack was absolutly perfect.

    was i the only one that thought this film was a bit contrived?

    the dialogue? come on, people don’t speak in one liners.

    still, better than 94% of the d00-doo that comes out of the corporate studios.

    bye.

    –maggotron

  6. the placement of All the Young Dudes with that dance scene was fucking epic. i never thought of a slow dance to that song but it was just awesome. AH!!

  8. I saw Juno the other day, and I was really excited to download Anyone Else But You, because I knew that I had heard it in the past before, and it sounded so familiar to me, and indeed it was The Moldy Peaches. Thanks for the blog entry! :) I loved the film!

  10. the soundtrack fitted the people and the movie perfectly i went to fye they said it comes out jan 8 the soundtrack god so giddy to get it !!!

  13. wow this is THE BEST movie i have ever seen! the script is halarious! and i love the music. the whole movie i was just like “i love the songs! im deff. getting the soundtrack!” im so glad i saw this movie! RECOMENDED

  14. i saw this movie last night & i LOVED it.
    i immediately had to look up the soundtrack becuase i fell in lovee:)

    this movie [&its music] is amazing

  18. the opening song is “All I Want Is You”
    Written and Performed by: Barry Louis Polisar

  20. loved the movie, can’t get over how funny and amazing it was. I’ve been looking for the name of the song that jason bateman and ellen page are singing together when ellen is at his house for the first time. Does anyone know what that song is called? it’s only part of the movie for like 15 seconds but i know i’ve heard it somewhere and i love it. anyone know what i’m talking about?

  21. Ammmmazing movie.
    Seen it last night in like
    15º weather.
    I’d so see it again.
    Pretty much like God on tv.
    My friends and I love it.
    We love movies like this.
    Denver people appreciate this type
    of cinematography.
    Holla’

  22. your eggo is preggo.
    this movie was absolutely wonderful.
    favorite of all winter- and i adore johnny depp.

  23. the sound track of this movie is amazing
    i loved the moldy peaches and now i love kimya dawson
    everyone should watch this movie

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  28. the opening song is “All I Want Is You”
    Written and Performed by: Barry Louis Polisar

  29. By any chance, anyone know that song that juno and bleeker were siging at the end
    somewere in it they were like here is the church and here is the steeple were sure are cute for two ugly people

    send me a message on myspace or email me
    b_reichert2009@yahoo.com

  30. I saw the movie last night and it was definantly one of the best movies I have seen in a very long time.
    I adore the soundtrack, it was simply amazing.
    I’m in love with Kimya Dawson’s music and now I’ve fallen for The Moldy Peaches.
    The dialog, the soundtrack, just everything about this movie was amazing.
    Definantly a must see.

  31. the movie is amazing
    and i think the music did play a big role
    it was probably the best soundtrack i’ve ever heard

  32. I saw Juno a few days ago. It’s really worth watching. I’m looking forward to buying the music. It’s cool that Ellen contributed to the music selection, and the end was very, very cute.

  34. does anyone know the name of that song that sounds sorta techno-ish? there’s a girl singing and i’ve heard if before. it’s killing me!

  35. Everyone I know that has seen anything dealing with Juno, like the actual movie or even previews, has said that she reminds them of me. I should get some money because they stole me as a character, ha

  36. This is my favorite movie of all time. I enjoyed every second of it. The soundtrack is also amazing.

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  42. How come nobody mentions belle and sebastain?! Kimya Dawson is good, she different i suppose, but how come nobody makes a big deal about belle and sebastian. Now thats music. amazing, lovely, music…

  44. I have seen that movie yesterday at a press show here in germany. and the movie is awesome. so stay tuned.

  47. i love Juno’s character in this movie
    shes laid back but smart and witty!

    the movie also has the best soundtrack. thankyou for posting them up! : )

  48. This was the worst movie I have ever seen. The music made people at the movie leave during the opening credits. Worst soundtrack I have ever heard, ever.

  50. The fact that you people like The Moldy Peaches scares me and makes me think of a movie called idiocracy. Anyone who listens to the blasphomy that this band (i can’t even call this a band!) and likes it needs some serious help and I hope I never encounter any of you because you’re from another world where everyone likes crap and everything from The Moldy Peaches is CRAP!!! I’m putting this nicely! THE MOLDY PEACHES SUCK BIG DONKEY BALLS!!!

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