Movie Soundtracks That Changed Alternative Music

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I wanted to create an alternative movies soundtrack playlist for many a reason. Nostalgia being one of them. I often like to go back to my youth through films and music. I think most of you will agree that the 90s was pretty damn awesome for both.

When thinking about some of the films that for me threw out some major tunes, I found myself thinking about Tank Girl, Pulp Fiction, Empire Records, Pump Up The Volume, Wayne’s World, The Breakfast Club and well to be honest, loads.

So here is a mini example of what I think are some epic songs from movie soundtracks throughout the years. Can you name all the films? Enjoy.

The Best Movie Soundtracks

Coolio – Gangsta’s Paradise (feat. L.V.)
INXS with Jimmy Barnes – Good Times
The Muffs – Kids In America
Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody – Remastered 2011
Coyote Shivers – Sugarhigh
Simple Minds – Don’t You (Forget About Me)
Radiohead – Talk Show Host
Letters To Cleo – I Want You To Want Me – Soundtrack
Chuck Berry – You Never Can Tell – 1964 Single Version / Mono
Leonard Cohen – Everybody Knows
Nancy Sinatra – Bang Bang – My Baby Shot Me Down
David Bowie – Queen Bitch – 1999 Digital Remaster
Nico – These Days
Pearl Jam – State of Love and Trust
L7 – Shove
The La’s – There She Goes
Run–D.M.C. – It’s Tricky
Teenage Fanclub;De La Soul – Fallin’
Iggy Pop – Lust For Life
Paul Westerberg – Dyslexic Heart
Barry Louis Polisar – All I Want Is You
Violent Femmes – Color Me Once
The Buggles – Video Killed The Radio Star
Echo & the Bunnymen – People Are Strange
Ramones – Sheena Is A Punk Rocker (Remastered Single Version)
Placebo – Every You Every Me – Single Mix
The Velvet Underground;Nico – I’m Waiting For The Man – Album Version (Stereo)
April March – Chick Habit
Dick Dale – Miserlou
David Bowie – Kooks – 2015 Remastered Version
Cat Stevens – If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out
Camera Obscura – French Navy
Cream – I Feel Free
George Baker Selection – Little Green Bag

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Forever nostalgic, a little sarcastic. Always available for hugs. 35 year old Alex, single, creative mama to Phoebe. Living in London and blogging her way through motherhood. One typo at a time.

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Forever nostalgic, a little sarcastic. Always available for hugs. 35 year old Alex, single, creative mama to Phoebe. Living in London and blogging her way through motherhood. One typo at a time.