Positive word of mouth for the new movie Juno couldn’t be stronger, and that is largely due to the soundtrack delivered by Kimya Dawson, who is known for her work as one-half of the Moldy Peaches.

While practically every motion picture has a soundtrack, the songs in most films are often nothing more than background music, artists compiled into an album that hopes to create additional revenue for the production.

Not the case with Juno.

Composer Mateo Messina based the film’s score on Kimya Dawson’s music to help tell the story of Juno, a witty and hilarious Minnesota girl who is dealing with pregnancy at 16. The score reflects Juno’s bittersweet character.

The soundtrack features Belle & Sebastian, the Velvet Underground, Cat Power and others. As integral as Kimya Dawson’s songs were integral to Juno, the songstress gives a more intimate side to the creation of each one.

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