Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Soundtrack Review
Written by: Stephanie Serrano | March 2, 2026
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World follows the 23-year-old title character fighting his dream girl’s seven evil ex boyfriends to win her love. Edgar Wright adapted Bryan Lee O’Malley’s mid 2000s comic series Scott Pilgrim into a film with the most STACKED cast including: Micheal Cera, Brie Larson, Kieran Culkin, Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. If you like the indie sleaze aesthetic, video games, rock music, cartoonish transitions and fight scenes, this movie is for you.
The soundtrack includes original music by Sex Bob-omb, Scott’s band in the film, and music icons such as T. Rex and Beck. Here, I’ll be reviewing every track. My creditentials? Unironically having this movie in my top 4 on Letterboxd.
we are sex bob-omb - sex bob-omb
In the movie, this song’s working title is actually Launchpad Mcquack. It plays during the movie’s credits at the beginning with an exaggerated, stretched out living room and credits with a drawn background. The first time I watched this intro, I knew the rest of the movie was not going to be boring. It acts as a good introduction to Sex Bob-Omb’s garage rock sound with powerful drums and adlibs from Scott and Steven, the band’s lead singer. I don’t think I have ever heard a credits song more hype than this one. There aren’t many lyrics, but it’s loud, exciting and sure to get you engaged.
Scott pilgrim - Plumtree
If you think this song came after the movie, you’d be wrong. O’Malley, creator of the original Scott Pilgrim comics, got the name of his main character from the song Scott Pilgrim by Plumtree, a Canadian indie rock band.
I appreciate how Wright decided to include this in the movie; it contributes to the vibes of early 2010s indie rock scene in Toronto. This song has an upbeat tone and is used for transitions in the movie. There aren’t many variations in the lyrics, but the overlapping singing keeps the song interesting. The bass is great and ends with strong drum notes; this track emulates vibes of teenage love.
I heard Ramona sing - frank black
Was this song included in the soundtrack simply because a Ramona is mentioned in the title? Probably. But I’m glad it was included anyways; this song was an excellent choice to contribute to the indie sleaze vibe of the movie. The songs talk about thinking about Ramona, and only Ramona, being infatuated with her, even if she isn’t real. Pairing an electric guitar with bass creates a great rock sound. It’s also fun to watch the movie and hear “Ramona” sung over and over again so you can better understand what’s going on in Scott’s head.
by your side- beachwood sparks
This song has a different tone compared to the others. It’s a beachy, moody song with a harmonica and slow guitar. It’s romantic with some fast guitar notes thrown in the sporadically to keep it slightly upbeat. The lyrics go over comforting your loved one by drying your eyes and staying by their side. It adds good variation to the soundtrack.
O katrina! - Black lips
This song starts with a dark bassline before jumping into an upbeat, fast sound. This song has an interesting southern feel mixed with a raw garage rock sound.
Katrina characterizes Hurricane Katrina as a mean-spirited woman, with lyrics repeating “Oh, Katrina, why you gotta be so mean?”
I’m So Sad, So Very, Very, Sad - Crash and the Boys
This one is an original made for the movie, one of the most complicated tracks to ever be created. Just kidding, the track is only 13 seconds long, with six of those seconds being taken up by the introduction. Great bass and lyrics, gets straight to the point.
We Hate You Please Die - Crash and the Boys
This one has an intense and loud intro that is a perfect representation of the sound you would hear at a battle of the bands’ event in the 2010s. It’s something that would be playing when you are trying to have a conversation with someone. The song even repeats the lyrics “I can’t hear you / I can’t speak.” Crash and the Boys’ two short songs are comedic but still maintain the aesthetic of the movie that has been shown up to the point in which the audience hears it. It allows the story to continue without dwelling so much on background characters.
Garbage Truck - Sex Bob-Omb
This one is definitely in the top four songs of the entire soundtrack. It’s catchy and has such a genuine and unique expression of love: “I’ll take you for a ride / On my garbage truck …. I’ll take you to the dump / ‘Cause you’re my queen.” I mean, where else would you take the girl you’re in love with? The lyrics pair well with Sex Bob-Omb’s garage rock sound. This track is unserious, fun and unironically good.
Teenage Dream - T. Rex
This is the best song on the soundtrack. T.Rex is great and this song is used to represent the bittersweet experience of going through a breakup during your youth. The lyrics talk about the feeling of your youth slipping away by repeating “Whatever happened to the teenage dream?” The dragged-out intro also encapsulates the feelings of loneliness and yearning.
Sleazy Bed Track - The Bluetones
This song is amazing and has a perfect mix of indie rock and a romantic sound. The song starts out slower before building up to a stronger guitar part. It’s very apparent and creates the feeling of a very distinct beginning, climax and end of the song. The lyrics talk about encouraging someone to lay down and relax with you. The track is another addition that contributes to the indie sleaze vibe of the movie while keeping it romantic.
It’s Getting Boring By The Sea - Blood Red Shoes
Awesome, awesome song. This song is definitely another top song of mine from the soundtrack. The lyrics talk about leaving your past behind you and moving on with lyrics saying, “Let’s consider a change of scenery / It’s getting boring by the sea.” It’s fast, hype and a great transition song.
Ramona - Beck
It’s funny to see another song that is included with the name Ramona in the title, but this one’s worth it. It has a slow and beautiful sound. The song is about trying to push for a strong relationship with someone and looking for ways to make it work: “We could try / To live right for the moment.” The song is the ultimate yearner song, with the lyrics literally calling out for Ramona, repeating her name over 10 times in the song.
Black Sheep - Metric
Time to talk about everyone’s favorite, Black Sheep.
If you’ve heard any song from this soundtrack, it’s probably this one. There’s no denying this song is good, it has a catchy start with an intense buildup and strong drums. With the lyrics, the song becomes light and airy with the “ooo”’s and “aaaah”’s. It makes for an interesting combination that we haven’t seen in the soundtrack yet. When the singing is flowy and high, the next verse is sharper and overlaps with the guitar. The song also has such a strong outro that leaves you wanting more, it’s a fan favorite for a reason.
Threshold - Sex Bob-Omb
Another personal favorite of mine. This song is what the band plays in the final round of battle of the bands when their playing becomes so powerful that both bands have an apparition that appears above the crowd. The song is sharp, intense and creates a sense of rushing which was a perfect choice for the scene it’s in.
Anthems For A Seventeen Year-Old Girl - Broken Social Scene
This song becomes an anthem for Knives, the 17-year-old who was done so wrong in the movie. The song is very somber with a hint of country from the banjo. It has a violin in the mix as well which creates a unique sound that stands out from the rest of the tracks. Towards the middle, the lyrics repeat “Park that car / Drop that Phone / Sleep on the floor / Dream about me” and makes for a very beautiful track. I have no complaints about this song.