We’re talking the dreamy ’70s flavored songs that director Sofia Coppola sprinkled among the atmospheric swoon by the aforementioned Gallic duo; namely, Todd Rundgren. Yes, the soundtrack is mostly remembered (at least pop-song-wise) for its rebellious and riotous Heart songs and the inclusion of five Sloan songs (that you’d only hear in the film if you were paying the nerdiest of attention), but it’s the gauzy Rundgren songs, plus songs by 10cc and the Hollies that really seem to capture the vibe and aura of the era and setting of that film.

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