Judd Apatow’s Funny People  is the flick I’m most looking forward to this summer, so needless to say, I was really excited about the release of the soundtrack as well.  As soon as I got the soundtrack into my hands I quickly transfered it to my iPod so that I could live with it for a few days before writing about it.  I listened to it in the car, at work, while writing, even while relaxing in the pool, and relaxing is the perfect word to describe this soundtrack.  It’s a mellow listen that assaults the ear drums with an awesome array of calming tunes.  Read below for a breakdown of each track.

Great Day (2:09) by Paul McCartney, a solid track that sets the mood for the rest of the disc.  This track isn’t the best McCartney song I’ve ever heard but it fits in perfectly here.  The moody tone of the former Beatles’ voice helps take away the anxiety placed on anyone after a hard day of work.  What a great way to start off a record.

Wires (2:26) by Coconut Records is a breezy track that sticks with you long after its short run-time.  I caught myself constantly hitting the replay button for this track.  Solid track that’ll appeal to fans of the indie music scene.

All The King’s Horses (4:20) by Robert Plant is another solid track by a veteran that knows how to craft a song.  This is the type of song that could take multiple listens to sink in completely, but once it does it’ll embed itself into your subconscious.

Carolina In My Mind (Live) (4:59) by James Taylor doesn’t really need an introduction.  It’s a classic song that never goes out of style.

Keep Me In Your Heart (3:28) by Warren Zevon is another classic song that never gets old.  Warren doesn’t have the most amazing voice but is sure is distinct, giving it a unique quality that is rarely heard in modern music.

Real Love (Live) (4:55) by Adam Sandler was the biggest surprise on this disc.  Sandler sounds similar to Bob Dylan here and his voice fits in perfectly over the crisp guitar sounds.  One of my favorite tracks on the disc, I’d recommend picking this up just to hear Sandler kick a little musical ass.

We (Early Take) (4:12) by Neil Diamond is killer.  It’s Neal Diamond people, what’s not to love?

Jesus, Etc. (Live Summer ‘08) (4:01) by Wilco with Andrew Bird is by far my favorite track on the disc.  This is an awesome song that I just can’t get enough of.  I wasn’t a fan of Wilco before I heard this song but I am now.

George Simmons Soon Will Be Gone (2:16) by Adam Sandler is a a live comedy song that is very similar to the types of songs we’ve all heard him do before.  I’m assuming it is from the movie because of the title and the nature of the song itself.  Very solid comedy, top notch.

I Am young (3:12) by Coconut Records is another killer song from the band.  While I didn’t enjoy it as much as the previous song they provided for this disc it still kicks much ass.

Memory (From Cats) (3:54) by Maude Apatow & Larry Goldings is my least favorite track.  Actually, I don’t care for it at all.  It’s performed by Judd Apatow’s daughter, who has a great voice, it’s just not the type of music I’m into.  On that note, I’m sure it’ll fit snugly into the narrative.

Numb as a Statue (4:07) by Warren Zevon is another great song.  What can I say other than I’m not sure the man writes a bad song.

Photograph (3:59) by Ringo Starr is probably one of the first songs I like by the former Beatle.  I’m not a fan of his solo work but this song works on so many levels.

Watching The Wheels (Acoustic) (3:06) by John Lennon is an amazing song.  Did you expect me to say anything else?  It’s Lennon, and this has that classic Lennon sound.

There is only one song on here that I didn’t dig.  This is a killer disc that is going to be in my iPod rotation for a long time.

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