Nick Drake / Iron & Wine / The Shins / Zero 7 / Coldplay
Garden State (Music From The Motion Picture)
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

2014 180gm Audiophile original in shrink with hype sticker. Grammy Award Winning Soundtrack. "Garden State (Music From The Motion Picture)" is a soundtrack album released in 2004, curated by actor and director Zach Braff for his film "Garden State." The soundtrack is notable for its carefully selected collection of indie and folk-influenced tracks, featuring artists such as Nick Drake, Iron & Wine, The Shins, Colin Hay and Thievery Corporation. Each artist's contribution highlights the introspective and emotional tone of the film, with Nick Drake’s "One of These Things First," Iron & Wine’s cover of "Such Great Heights," The Shins’ "New Slang" and "Caring Is Creepy," Zero 7’s "In the Waiting Line," and Coldplay’s "Don’t Panic" reflecting the early 2000s indie music landscape. The album played a significant role in introducing mainstream audiences to these artists and their genres, helping to shape the musical zeitgeist of the era. The "Garden State" soundtrack is often cited as a touchstone for the popularization of indie and alternative music in film and television. Its success, including a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media, underscored the growing influence of independent artists on popular culture. The soundtrack’s selection of tracks became iconic for their association with the film’s themes of self-discovery and emotional vulnerability, and it is credited with boosting the careers of featured artists, especially The Shins, whose inclusion became a defining moment for the band. Ultimately, the album stands as a significant example of how thoughtful curation in film soundtracks can impact both the narrative experience and the broader music industry.