Amazon.com: Veronica Mars: Music: Original TV Soundtrack

Perfect mixtape for one of the best shows on TV... November 4, 2006
By Shannon : Unlike many shows geared towards teens, "Veronica Mars" actually has a brain and a heart. And also unlike other teen shows, it doesn't use music as a marketing tool. Horrible shows like "The OC" and "One Tree Hill" essentially pack their episodes full of anemic "indie" music and then try to sell it to you. It isn't about creating a mood. Its about making money. "VM" is completely the opposite of this. This is clearly a show made by people who love music and don't flaunt it every chance they get. Key moments are often met with perfect soundtrack choices that enhance the mood, tell a story and make sense for the show. Fourteen of these songs are included on this amazing soundtrack.
Fantastic beyond belief, March 1, 2007
By R. Gaeta "Night_Hawk07" (Joliet, IL USA) -
I'm a complete "Veronica Mars" loyalist, having religiously watched the show since season 1. It was a no-brainer for me to buy the soundtrack but I was surprised by how much I would enjoy it. Usually TV show soundtracks have half the songs that you actually like, and the other half are songs you can't even remember being on the show and seem like filler. This CD is unique in that it is one of the only CDs I own where I like EVERY single track. It's amazing.

SONG: "We Used to Be Friends" by the Dandy Warhols
WHEN IT APPEARED: This is the show's theme song. It appears before every episode, though they have rearranged it to a moodier, darker piece for the show's third season.
MY OPINION: A great, bouncy rock song that perfectly tells the story of this show. It will have you dancing and singing along in no time.
Track 1: We Used to Be Friends
Probably my least favorite on the album only because I've heard it so many times. It's still catchy and a great song, though

SONG: "I Hear the Bells" by Mike Daughty
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 2.20 "Look Who's Stalking" (Logan and Veronica talk at the alterna-prom)
MY OPINION: A gorgeous, moody song that went perfectly with an excellent scene. The lyrics are especially interesting in this one.
Track 2: I Hear the Bells
Fantastic song by Mike Doughty. The lyrics are interesting and the melody is addictive. It reminds you of when it appeared in the show and makes you think of Logan and Veronica back in the day.

SONG: "I Know I Know I Know" by Tegan and Sara
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 2.16 "The Rapes of Graff" (Logan and Hannah get physical)
MY OPINION: Catchy, girly, sexy and unique.
Track 3: I Know I Know I Know
One of the main reasons for me wanting this soundtrack. I remember hearing it in the episode when it originally aired. It's insanely catchy and a great song to listen to in any mood.

SONG: "I Turn My Camera On" by Spoon
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 2.03 "Cheatty Cheatty Bang Bang" (Veronica spies on Kendall)
MY OPINION: A great, funky song with a pounding beat that gets under your skin.
Track 4: I Turn My Camera On
Perfect song to emulate Veronica's job as an amateur sleuth. It has an atmospheric, funk pop feel that is extremely enjoyable.

SONG: "No Sleep Tonight" by the Faders
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 2.05 "Blast from the Past" (Homecoming band)
MY OPINION: Great rock song that always makes me stomp along and cut loose.
Track 5: No Sleep Tonight
Song with a great beat. A great song to listen to if you want to get in a good mood.

SONG: "Dakota" by Stereophonics
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 2.08 "Ahoy, Mateys!" (Logan pulls a gun on the Fitzpatricks at River Stix)
MY OPINION: One of my favorites on the soundtrack. Really catchy, gravelly and sexy.
Track 6: Dakota
My favorite track of the album. A mellow and amazing song that evokes times past. It sort of reminds you of the past.

SONG: "Sway" by the Perishers
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 2.17 "Plan B" (Veronica and Logan dance at Sadie's)
MY OPINION: A gorgeous, aching love song. Beautiful.
Track 7: Sway
Great love song. I wasn't too keen on it at first, but it grew on me.

SONG: "Long Time Coming" by the Delays
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 2.01 "Normal is the Watchword" (Duncan keeps visiting Veronica and leaves her the fortune cookie)
MY OPINION: Really great, sort of fun and an awesome melody.
Track 8: Long Time Coming
Another highlight of the album. Has a funny feel to it but is very enjoyable.

SONG: "On Your Porch" by the Format
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 2.02 "Driver Ed" (Jessie meets her father's mistress and Veronica sleeps with Duncan)
MY OPINION: Really chill and quiet. Great for relaxing.
Track 9: On Your Porch
Perfectly captures the turmoil and themes of the TV show. A somber and inspiring track.

SONG: "Ocean City Girl" by Ivy
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 2.08 "Ahoy, Mateys!"(Duncan's dream about Meg and finally reading her letter)
MY OPINION: Very pretty and haunting, with a relaxed, romantic feel.
Track 10: Ocean City Girl
Didn't like this song at first, but the mood it puts you in is very relaxing. Great song to just chill to.

SONG: "Momentary Thing" by Something Happening ***********************************************
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 1.18 "Weapons of Class Destruction" (Logan and Veronica kiss for the first time)
MY OPINION: Great song, perfect for the moment and perfectly explains the rush of new love
Track 11: Momentary Thing
Screams of Veronica and Logan. Great song to bring up memories.

SONG: "The Way You Are" by 46bliss
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 1.11 "Silence of the Lamb" (Mac's real mother comes to see her with her adopted family; Clarence Wiedman gets the photos from Veronica)
MY OPINION: Incredibly haunting and thoughtful. Gorgeous song.
Track 12: The Way You Are
One of the most unique songs on the album. It's dark tones are absolutely addicting and thrilling to listen to.

SONG: "Lost & Found" by Adrienne Pierce
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 2.21 "Happy Go Lucky" (Wallace and Veronica share a moment at the end of high school)
MY OPINION: A cute, catchy song that makes me smile.
Track 13: Lost & Found
A nice, sweet song that perfectly captures some teen angst.

SONG: "Lily Dreams On" by Cotton Mather
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 1.22 "Leave It to Beaver" (Veronica dreams of Lilly and finds peace)
MY OPINION: PERFECT dreamy song for Veronica to say goodbye to Lilly. Great way to end a season and a soundtrack.
Track 14: Lily Dreams On
I couldn't think of a better end to end the soundtrack. Words cannot express how beautiful this song is. It also ended the first season with a dreamy feel. The song can actually bring tears to one's eyes if you think about how devastating it was for Veronica to lose her best friend.

Overall, an unbelievably fantastic soundtrack. It matches the brilliant nature of the TV show.