Pretty in Pink Soundtrack (1986) Track by Track with 2 Bonus Tracks!

This week, Jason and Dee conclude their epic soundtrack showdown by putting one of the most iconic albums of the 1980s under the microscope: the Pretty in Pink soundtrack. More than just a collection of songs, this groundbreaking soundtrack helped introduce a generation of moviegoers to the exploding world of alternative and new wave music, forever changing the way Hollywood used music to tell a story.Track by track, the guys break down every song on the album, exploring where each one appears in the film, how it shapes the story, and why artists like Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), The Psychedelic Furs, New Order, Echo & the Bunnymen, INXS, The Smiths, Belouis Some, Jesse Johnson, and Suzanne Vega helped create one of the defining soundtracks of the decade. Along the way, they uncover fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, surprising rock-and-roll trivia, and the lasting influence each artist had on the music landscape of the 1980s and beyond.But the music is only half the story. After revisiting every track and celebrating the unforgettable moments they created on screen, Jason and Dee finally settle the debate that's been building for weeks. Does Pretty in Pink deserve to wear the crown as the ultimate '80s movie soundtrack, or can the eclectic rock, pop, and arena anthems of Vision Quest hold onto the title?Grab your Walkman, cue up the cassette, and join us as we celebrate two legendary soundtracks before crowning the champion of one of the best soundtrack matchups in movie history.