The Road Mix, the third soundtrack of the TV show One Tree Hill, is a mix of contemporary rock and pop that showcases indie artists at their best.
From adult contemporary-style tunes via the likes of "Don't Wait" by Dashboard Confessional, The Honorary Title's "Stay Away", and La Rocca’s U2-sounding song “Non-Believer,” to One Tree Hill star Tyler Hilton’s ballad, "You'll Ask for Me," The Road Mix is much like One Tree Hill itself, at once angsty, catchy and romantic, and appealing to both adults and teens alike.
Melancholy rules in Band of Horses’ “The Funeral” and Jose Gonzalez’s “Heartbeats.” The Kooks' "Naïve" is pure pop bliss, and Gym Class Heroes’ cover of "Good Vibrations" is surprisingly refreshing for such a classic song. Hip-hop has it’s say in Lupe Fiasco's "I Gotcha", which, thankfully, is more pop than hop.
The Wreckers contribute "Lay Me Down," a hauntingly aching song and my favorite tune on the CD. Rounding out the beautiful melodies are “He Lays in the Reins” by Calexico with Iron & Wine, and The Weepies and their poignant tune “World Spins Madly On.”
Rockabilly takes center stage with the sounds of Constantines' "Soon Enough," Lucero's "Tell Me What It Takes," and “Just Be Simple” by Ohia. Probably the strangest addition is Mother Love Bone’s “Chloe Dancer,” a nod to 90s hair bands.
For those who are sick of hearing the same songs over and over on the radio, soundtracks are a cure for what ails ya. And for those who are fans of indie bands, One Tree Hill, or just plain good music, The Road Mix is just the prescription you’ve been looking for.
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