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March 29, 2007

Spidey Goes Indie

If this was, say, two years ago, we'd be all "hey indie's going mainstream!" Instead, we're thinking the soundtrack compilers for the Spiderman franchise have been watching lots of Alexandra Patsavas soaps. Last time Tobey donned the Spidey tights, Danny Elfman's score mingled with the likes of Train, Hoobastank, Yellowcard, Dashboard Confessional, and Jet. But the Spiderman 3 soundtrack has taken a turn for the better -- minus the Snow Patrol. And Jet (don't they learn?). The collection is out this May on Record Collection, whose site proudly states that "All songs are brand new and exclusive." Even Jason Schwartzman gets a track! Check the list (via P4K):

01 Snow Patrol - "Signal Fire"
02 The Killers - "Move Away"
03 Yeah Yeah Yeahs - "Sealings"
04 Wolfmother - "Pleased To Meet You"
05 The Walkmen - "Red River"
06 Black Mountain - "Stay Free"
07 The Flaming Lips - "Spiderman Vs. Muhammad Ali"
08 Simon Dawes - "Scared Of Myself"
09 Chubby Checker - "The Twist"
10 Rogue Wave - "Sight Lines"
11 Coconut Records (aka Jason Schwartzman) - "Summer Day"
12 Jet - "Falling Star"
13 Sounds Under Radio - "Portrait Of A Summer Thief"
14 Wasted Youth Orchestra - "A Letter To St. Jude"
15 The Oohlas - "Small Parts"
Sorry, Razorlight; you missed your in by a matter of weeks.

 

Spiderman 3: Music From And Inspired By is out 5/1 on Record Collection.

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"All songs are brand new and exclusive."

How does that explain track nine?

Maybe its a remix by Dangermouse and they just forgot to add that little bit in the track listing.

Posted by: Sarah at 03/29/07 11:13 AM | Reply
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I like Jet...

Posted by: Richard at 03/29/07 11:41 AM | Reply
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well, this is better...

Posted by: hei at 03/29/07 11:51 AM | Reply
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I like Snow Patrol, at least from time to time, just not 'that one song.'

Posted by: bp at 03/29/07 11:57 AM | Reply
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Spidey takes on Harry riding a goblin glider, Sandman, and Venom. And now the soundtrack is actually good. Sweet. And what's all this about Jason Schwartzman?

Posted by: vondruke at 03/29/07 12:09 PM | Reply
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" 'All songs are brand new and exclusive.'

How does that explain track nine?"

Or #15 for that matter.

Posted by: Blair at 03/29/07 12:16 PM | Reply
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That Flaming Lips track has a phenomenal title, I'm sure it will be awesome. I remember first hearing "Bad Days" on the Batman Forever soundtrack...

Posted by: xombievox at 03/29/07 12:28 PM | Reply
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Any chance that the black mountain song is a cover of the Clash's "Stay Free"?

Posted by: blogjangles at 03/29/07 1:02 PM | Reply
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I guess you could say the people who make spiderman soundtracks have... been... vindicated?

Posted by: strobie at 03/29/07 1:27 PM | Reply
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Ultra getting her grrls some cash with that one. Nice royalty checks from a record like that fo sho.

Posted by: gorilla at 03/29/07 2:04 PM | Reply
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Coconut Records is Jason Schwartzman's project he just released on itunes and emusic and other mp3 services...it's pretty good, similar to early Phantom Planet, but I like it more for some reason. It's very low-key pop stuff...the weird part is, the guitarist from Incubus produced it. Go figure.

Posted by: Stephen at 03/29/07 2:17 PM | Reply
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Mew was on the last spiderman soundtrack. Before they even hit the states.

Posted by: lost companion at 03/29/07 3:53 PM | Reply
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why does everyone hate Jet? yeah they sound like pretty much everyone but they're still catchy and cool guys.

Posted by: Layne at 03/29/07 3:56 PM | Reply
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i hope the use of "the twist" is tastefully addressed in the film. possibly with an impromptu choreographed dance number on the streets of new york.

Posted by: ford at 03/29/07 4:10 PM | Reply
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Simon Dawes!!!

Posted by: caitlin at 03/30/07 11:10 AM | Reply
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clearly kirsten dunst needs support from stereogum and co. in choosing indie rockers. suggestions?--

Posted by: matchbox at 03/30/07 12:15 PM | Reply
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Black Mountain and Rogue Wave, me likey.

Posted by: Carrie at 03/30/07 12:57 PM | Reply
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Am I the only one who is excited to hear the new Yeah Yeah Yeahs song?

Posted by: Amy at 03/30/07 1:50 PM | Reply
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and minus the Killers and minus the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and minus Wolfmother and... oh, you wankers are hopeless.

Posted by: Zipper at 04/01/07 10:50 AM | Reply
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yay oooooohlas!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: dude! at 04/03/07 6:47 PM | Reply
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what the hell, whats wrong with Jet? their new cd Shine On is awesome!, some of the best rock anthems ive heard in years.

Posted by: the joker at 04/11/07 2:08 AM | Reply
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Everyone go to myspace.com/spiderman..click on yyy's "Sealings"..AWESOME SONG!!!

Posted by: Billy at 04/13/07 12:01 AM | Reply
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