• Election (1999) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 7.30/10 from 105000 votes

Tags: overachiever, student council president

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Synopsis

Perky, overachieving high schooler Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) gets on the nerves of social-studies teacher Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick) to begin with, but after she launches her campaign for student-body president and his personal life starts to fall apart, things spiral out of control. In Alexander Payne's satire Election, the teacher becomes unhealthily obsessed with cutting his student down to size, covertly backing a spoiler candidate to stop her from steamrolling to victory, and putting in motion a series of dirty tricks and reckless promises with uncanny real-world political parallels. Adapting a then-unpublished novel by Tom Perrotta, Payne grounds the absurdity of his central dynamic in the recognizable-the setting is his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, and the accomplished cast is rounded out with nonprofessionals-and distills his closely observed take on deeply flawed humanity to its bitter but stealthily sympathetic essence.

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Play	Title	Artist
	Election
	The Jody Grind	Horace Silver: Writer
	Matchmaker, Matchmaker
	Foxey Lady
	Born to Be with You
	Three Times a Lady
	Rue Paul
	Navajo Joe Main Title
	Right in the Back of Your Mind
	This Road I'm Traveling
	Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now
	La Piscine Couverte
	Only God Knows
	Get Set
	Marcello McAllister
	With My Eyes Wide Open I'm Dreaming
	El Tostado
	AI Grandota
	Jennifer Juniper
	Drown in Small Cowgirl Boots
	Rising Sign
	Leisure Suit Riot
	If You'll Be the Teacher
	God Whispers to Constantine
	This Road I'm Traveling	Neil Halstead: Performer
	With My Eyes Wide Open I'm Dreaming	Mack Gordon: Performer
	It's a Beautiful Day	Meghan Ivey: Performer
	If You'll Be the Teacher	Ned Miller: Performer
	Election (Main Titles)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Tracy's Table / Teaching Piano	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Tracy Flick / Darkroom	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Maui is for Lovers / In Love (unused)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Tracy on Mr. M	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Tracy Gets Harmonious and Productive / Jim Thinks… "Paul!"	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Tracy Kills	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Didn't Bother Me At All	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Sometimes I Sit	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Hot Tub / Tammy Runs for President	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Fill Me Up	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Tracy and the New Software / Tracy Drives Her Dead Body	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Jim and Linda Tango	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Jim Thinks, Tracy Bubbles	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Pop Quiz Everybody / Jim's Pathetic Call from Motel	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Jim Leaves Motel Alone / Prayers	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Cupcakes / Voting / Big Box	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Not Now Paul	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Tracy Spies	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Fanfare	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Announcing Results / Discovered / Jim's Downfall	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Alleluya	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Tracy Finishes School / What Happens to a Man... ?	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Jim in D.C.	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Jim Runs (unused)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	God Whispers to Constatine	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Tracy's Table (alternate with castanet)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Prayers (alternate guitar)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Discovered (alternate with hits)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Tracy Kills The Poster (long version)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Get Set (Taxiride)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Jennifer Juniper (Donovan)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Rising Sign (Hurricane #1)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	If You'll Be The Teacher (Mandy Barnett)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Three Times A Lady (The Commodores)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	This Road I'm Travelling (Mojave 3)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Born To Be With You (The Damnations TX)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Drown In Small Cowgirl Boots (Jolene)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Find A Way To Win (Tim Carroll)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now (Patience & Prudence)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Right In The Back Of Your Mind (Spacehog)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Piscine Couverte (April March)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Only God Knows (Martin's Dam)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Weird (Sebadoh )	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	El Tostado (Joey Altruda)	Rolfe Kent: Performer
	Election (Rolfe Kent)	Rolfe Kent: Performer

User reviews

Steven Thomas

8/10

The use of upbeat and perky tunes mirrors Tracy Flick's overachieving personality, creating a sense of irony in the film.

Susan Garcia

6/10

The music choices in Election help set the tone for the darkly comedic and satirical nature of the film, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Margaret Hall

8/10

The variety of musical styles used in the film's score keeps the audience engaged and adds complexity to the storytelling.

Steven Taylor

5/10

The use of music in Election contributes to the film's overall atmosphere of dark humor and biting satire, enhancing the audience's engagement with the narrative.

Steven Rodriguez

8/10

The soundtrack of Election perfectly captures the tension and absurdity of the characters' actions throughout the film.

Margaret Williams

7/10

The music enhances the dark humor of the story, adding another layer of depth to the satire.

Michelle Young

4/10

The soundtrack of Election felt out of touch with the tone of the film, lacking the necessary energy and intensity to match the escalating tension between the characters.

Margaret Jackson

10/10

The use of upbeat and energetic tracks mirrors Tracy Flick's determined and ambitious personality, creating a sense of urgency and excitement throughout the movie.

Richard Roberts

9/10

The soundtrack of Election perfectly captures the quirky and intense atmosphere of the film. Each musical piece enhances the scenes, adding depth and emotion to the characters' interactions.

Anthony Clark

8/10

The soundtrack's composition and arrangement demonstrate a deep understanding of the characters' motivations and struggles.

Dorothy Allen

10/10

The soundtrack's ability to seamlessly blend with the narrative showcases the skillful craftsmanship behind the film's production, elevating the viewing experience to a whole new level.

Thomas Jones

7/10

The choice of music reflects the film's setting in Omaha, Nebraska, adding authenticity to the overall atmosphere.

Mark Wilson

6/10

The soundtrack of Election skillfully enhances the film's themes of ambition, betrayal, and moral ambiguity, enriching the storytelling.

Ronald Roberts

6/10

The soundtrack of Election effectively mirrors the escalating power struggle between Tracy Flick and Jim McAllister, underscoring the intensity of their conflict.

Donna Smith

6/10

The use of upbeat and energetic tracks in certain scenes of Election creates a stark contrast with the characters' inner turmoil, adding layers to their complexity.

Carol Davis

6/10

The soundtrack of Election perfectly captures the tension and competitiveness of high school politics, adding depth to the characters' motives and actions.

Daniel Wright

3/10

The overall composition of the soundtrack for Election felt disjointed and disjointed, with abrupt transitions between tracks that disrupted the flow of the narrative and detracted from the overall viewing experience.

Amanda Thomas

6/10

The music selections in Election evoke a sense of nostalgia for high school experiences, making the characters' struggles and manipulations feel more relatable.

Ashley Gonzalez

6/10

The soundtrack of Election effectively underscores the characters' internal struggles and external machinations, adding depth and emotional resonance to the story.

Carol Miller

8/10

Overall, the music in Election contributes significantly to the film's success in delivering a thought-provoking and entertaining experience for the audience.

Matthew Green

4/10

The musical choices in Election seemed repetitive and uninspired, failing to enhance the emotional depth of key scenes or provide any memorable moments that resonated with the audience.