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I love the way this cd starts out. A good funk, and talking about summer, cause it is February and COLD! Corrine Bailey Rae sets the tone correctly. Honestly there aren't too many songs on here that I haven't heard before but I adore each one. It is almost like a mix tape that a good friend would make for you to cheer you up. I know My Morning Jacket is exactly a household name yet but they should be, or Wilco for that matter. (goodness they both RULE FACE!) I could honestly do without Maroon 5 and their song on this soundtrack didn't help my dislike for them at all. I will admit I was nervous about little hottie Scarlett doing my man Jeff Buckley's song, Last Goodbye, just by how much the press had butchered her when her CD came out. I thought she did it BEAUTIFULLY! I was very impressed. Buckley was a beautiful singer songwriter and I was scared, but I applaud her! My dogs LOVE the Talking Heads' This Must Be the Place, But I am sure they have heard their mama play it before. If you don't like that talking heads, you might need your head examined. ;-) Overall I give this a a fantastic. Keep me happy and satisfied as I ran my errands!