• Smithereens (1982) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 6.80/10 from 2600 votes

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Smithereens

Originally from New Jersey, a place she vows never to return, Wren is a 19-year-old wannabe punk musician living in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City. In reality, she wants to be famous, but does not really want to do anything to achieve that fame. She is a hanger-on, a parasite... latching herself to anyone she thinks can help her. Her sole modus operandi is self-promotion, as opposed to doing anything even remotely related to music in her own right.

The person who she tries to latch herself onto the most is Eric, a musician who has some renown from playing in the local nightclubs. On the most part, Eric gets out of Wren what he wants, which has nothing to do with her music, and throws her away after he's done. In her self-promotion, she squanders away what little money she makes at her part-time photocopy shop job, and the result is her being behind four months in rent and threatened with eviction from her shabby apartment.

She catches the eye of Paul, a young man recently arrived from Montana, who lives out of his broken-down painted Econoline van parked down by the highway where the local hookers hang out. As such, he is mobile in that he sees New York only as a temporary stop from where he can drive away. After spending some time with Wren, Paul can see she is only using him, only being with him when she has no where else to go, but he can't help but always take her back, when she does come back, which is all the time. She treats him much as Eric treats her, something she chooses not to see.

Wren's actions are ratcheted up a notch when she decides her fortunes lie in Los Angeles, if only she had a way to get there.

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Play	Title	Artist
	Smithereens
	The Boy with the Perpetual Nervousness	The Feelies: Performer Bill Million: Writer
	I Never Felt	The Nitecaps: Performer
	Guitar Beat	Danny Amis: Writer
	Moody	ESG: Performer
	Another World	Richard Hell: Writer
	The Kid with the Replaceable Head
	Loveless Love
	Original Love

User reviews

Steven Young

5/10

The soundtrack's use of contrasting music styles mirrors the conflicting emotions and motivations of the characters, adding complexity to their relationships and interactions.

Richard Carter

1/10

The soundtrack of Smithereens fails to capture the essence of the characters' inner turmoil and desperation, lacking emotional depth and connection to the storyline.

Dorothy Perez

2/10

The music choices feel generic and uninspired, failing to enhance the gritty atmosphere of the narrative and instead falling flat, not adding any significant value to the viewing experience.

Kimberly King

6/10

The music helps to create a sense of urgency and restlessness, reflecting Wren's constant search for validation and attention in her quest for fame.

Nancy Johnson

6/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the fleeting and superficial relationships that Wren forms with those around her, emphasizing the emptiness and lack of genuine connections in her life.

Richard Wright

7/10

The use of punk rock and alternative music in the soundtrack enhances the rebellious spirit of the film, adding authenticity and emotional resonance to the characters' experiences and relationships.

Steven Jackson

7/10

The soundtrack of Smithereens perfectly captures the gritty and raw energy of the New York City punk music scene in the 1980s. Each song adds depth to the story of Wren's desperate pursuit of fame and self-destruction.

Timothy Martinez

6/10

The use of punk music in the soundtrack adds an edgy and rebellious tone to the film, mirroring Wren's desire to break free from her mundane life and make a name for herself.

Melissa Evans

5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Smithereens plays a crucial role in setting the tone and mood of the film, immersing the audience in the gritty and unforgiving world of the characters.

Nancy Allen

8/10

The music sets the tone for the characters' inner turmoil and external struggles, creating a sense of urgency and chaos that mirrors Wren's turbulent journey through the music industry.

Ronald Thompson

6/10

The music enhances the sense of desperation and longing for fame that Wren feels, adding depth to her character and highlighting her inner struggles.

David Williams

2/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Smithereens feels like an afterthought, overshadowed by the lackluster performances and shallow character development, ultimately failing to leave a lasting impression on the audience.

Sarah Clark

5/10

The soundtrack of Smithereens perfectly captures the raw and gritty atmosphere of the story, reflecting the chaotic and turbulent life of the characters.

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