P.S. I Love You Soundtrack

This soundtrack is emotional and heart felt comedy that is packed full of AC and AAA artists such as James Blunt, Hope, the Pogues, Paolo Nutini, Chuck Prophet, John Powell and more!

P.S. I Love You is a classic "chic" flick, based on a book by Irish author Cecilia Ahern about love and loss. Music From The Motion Picture P. S. I Love You is an Atlantic CD featuring 14 romantic tracks by the best of Adult Contemporary artists, put together by music supervisor Mary Ramos. She's good at her job.

U.K. born American singer/songwriter Nellie McKay has the title track. It's a haunting ballad, sung beautifully with a ukulele-sounding accompaniment. The melody is reminiscent of Gershwin's "Someone To Watch Over Me," and Nellie's voice has a 1940s vibe that is otherworldly. The most celebrated track is James Blunt's new single from his All The Lost Souls record. As a centerpiece, this cut represents what's good about the whole deal. This is a coffeehouse vibe, whether you're an Austin City Limits or an East Village fan. It's thoughtful and subtle, with an emphasis of singable melodies and meaningful lyrics. Even if you're sick of "You're Beautiful," you'll like the touching diction and sentimental touch that Blunt brings to this track. He's got that touch of Celtic charm that reminds you of a 15th century balladeer with a lute and curly shoes. He also epitomizes the desperately earnest Gen X emo sensibility.

Laura Izibor had a cut on The Nanny Diaries and she lends a subtle soul sensibility to the set. This track, and Needtobreathe's are a little harder edged than the balance of the collection, but the feel is a welcome relief. There's a hint of Indigo Girls in the groove, and it works great. Another track original to the movie is "Fortress" by the all-girl band, Hope. They made their bones on X-Factor, a UK talent-show TV deal. They keep the English invasion vibe going. The movie was filmed in New York and Ireland, so there's a method to this whole Brit-pop madness. In this vein, Paolo Nutini (sounds Italian, is really Scottish) has a track from his debut CD, These Streets. Unless you're really into him, "New Shoes" is the only one you know, and this might make you buy the record. At least you'll get that John Mayer isn't the only one who sounds like John Mayer.

A couple of tracks are incongruous, and therefore stand out. The Stills, a Canadian indie band have a nice steady rocker called "In The Beginning." They break up the monotony that too many deeply meaningful, introspective songs bring on. There's a real guitar riff here! In a more Dylanesque mode, is the Irish pub band, Flogging Molly. The movie is about death (well sort of, partly) so this plays. "So in a word don't shed a tear, I'll be here when it all gets weird" sort of sums up the general mood of the whole mixed bag of tunes. This one might be the best of the lot. Obviously, the thematic thread that pulls this all together is more obtuse without the film to accompany the tracks. The closer is a tiny, tiny bit of real film score by John Powell. Even so, the whole mix of Irish and English, unknown TV type emo singers and acoustic rock ballads hangs together in a strange way. Look at a few pics of Hilary Swank while you listen and it will go down smooth.

Performer	Soundtrack
Music genre	Film Soundtracks, Pop
Music subgenre	Compilation
Music release type	Release
Media format	CD
Edition	Standard
Has parental advisory label	N
Number of discs	1
Series title	Various Artists - P.S., I Love You [CD]
Track listing	Love You 'Till the End the Pogues,Same Mistake James Blunt,More Time Needtobreathe,Carousel Laura Izibor,Fortress Hope,Last Train Home Ryan Star,Rewind Paolo Nutini,My Sweet Song Toby Lightman,No Other Love Chuck Prophet,Everything We Had the Academy Is,In the Beginning the Stills,If I Ever Leave This World Alive Flogging Molly,P.S. I Love You Nellie McKay,Kisses and Cake John Powell
Record label	Atlantic
Music media format	CD
Is edited	N
Is enhanced	N