Being a love story penned by Nicholas Sparks that stars
Miley Cyrus, it should come as no surprise that the soundtrack to The Last Song is jam-packed with teen-friendly pop. Set against the backdrop of summer love and familial bonding, this collection of songs does a great job serving the themes of the film. While the pop melodrama of bands like
Ra Ra Riot and
OneRepublic might normally be a bit much, in this collection of mood music it really hits the mark. Other notable highlights from the album include the quiet plaintiveness of
Iron & Wine’s “Each Coming Night” and the murky, reverb-drenched rock of
the Raveonettes’ “Heart of Stone.” Fans of
Miley Cyrus will also find two songs from the singer to enjoy in “When I Look at You” and “I Hope You Find It” (which debuts on the album), making this album a great find for both fans of the film and
Cyrus lovers. ~ Gregory Heaney