By Jonathan Cohen
NEW YORK (Billboard) - As he did for the Grammy-winning soundtrack to 2004’s "Garden State," actor/director Zach Braff has rounded up a range of rock acts for the soundtrack to his new film, "The Last Kiss."
In addition to songs by Coldplay, Snow Patrol, Fiona Apple, Aimee Mann and Rufus Wainwright, the album features an unreleased duet, "Paperweight," between Joshua Radin and singer/actress Schuyler Fisk.
Due September 12 via Lakeshore, three days prior to the U.S. opening of the film, "The Last Kiss" also boasts tracks from Turin Brakes, Athlete, Amos Lee, Remy Zero, Ray Lamontagne and Rachael Yamagata. In addition, Braff will direct a video for the Cary Brothers track "Ride."
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Braff stars in "The Last Kiss" alongside Jacinda Barrett, Casey Affleck, Rachel Bilson, Blythe Danner and Tom Wilkinson.
His prior turn at both directing and soundtrack compiling, "Garden State," was a surprise hit, selling more than 1.2 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The album boasted tracks from Coldplay, the Shins, Paul Simon, Frou Frou, Remy Zero and Brothers.
Here is the track list for "The Last Kiss":
"Chocolate," Snow Patrol
"Star Mile," Joshua Radin
"Pain Killer," Turin Brakes
"Warning Sign," Coldplay
"Ride," Cary Brothers
"El Salvador," Athlete
"Hide and Seek," Imogen Heap
"Reason Why," Rachael Yamagata
"Hold You in My Arms," Ray Lamontagne
"Prophecy," Remy Zero
"Paper Bag," Fiona Apple
"Today’s the Day," Aimee Mann
"Arms of a Woman," Amos Lee
"Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk (Reprise)," Rufus Wainwright
"Paperweight," Schuyler Fisk and Joshua Radin.
Reuters/Billboard
