The Spectacular Now (2013) Soundtrack: Every Song

The Spectacular Now soundtrack includes a selection of tracks from Ariel Pink, Phosphorescent and others, along with an original score by Rob Simonsen. This guide provides the complete list of soundtrack songs and scene descriptions, along with details on the composers and music supervisors involved in the 2013 A24 production. For more information on soundtrack songs and track listings, check the movies section.

Directed by James Ponsoldt and written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, the coming-of-age drama follows Sutter Keely, a charming and fun-loving high school senior who lives entirely in the present, and Aimee Finecky, a studious and introverted classmate with ambitious future plans. As their unexpected relationship develops, Sutter is forced to confront his self-destructive habits and the looming reality of adulthood. To capture the youthful spontaneity of Sutter's parties and summer drives, the music supervision team incorporates lively upbeat tunes, featuring alternative tracks from The Walkmen. These high-energy beats are balanced by atmospheric background tunes from Flume, reflecting the emotional complexity and uncertainty of their teenage years.