Much like the movie, Orange County ” The Soundtrack, is well worth your money. This soundtrack features winning new singles from The Offspring and Foo Fighters. There are also many other great hits included in this soundtrack from bands Cake, Crazy Town, Lit and singer Pete Yorn. This soundtrack includes a mixture of rock and punk to satisfy any listener’s taste. In addition, several promising new bands contribute to the soundtrack. Punk band Social Distortion offers a live version of their song “Story Of My Life.” Rage Against the Machine fans can fill the void in their lives with the similar sound of Icelandic rap band Quarashi. Other new bands included on the soundtrack are well worth listening to. Rock bands Phantom Planet, Creeper Lagoon, and 12 Rods show much potential while Bad Ronald offer a little hip-hop to the soundtrack. Former Beach Boy Brian Wilson contributes two songs that add to the diversity of the soundtrack. There is also an untitled hidden track. While the Jimmy Eat World single “The Middle” is featured in the movie, it is disappointedly not included in the soundtrack. However, music fans will appreciate a limited edition bonus CD featuring new music from new artists. Included on this CD are punk bands The Ataris, Riddlin’ Kids; rock band Zebrahead; and the Sublime-sounding band Ill Kidd.
Grade: B+
