Sounds of Americana

Way back on Valentine's Day, I discussed the tracklist of Elizabethtown: Music from the Motion Picture. Today, I will write about the songs on Elizabethtown: Music from the Motion Picture-- Vol. 2. As with the original, these tunes span the full spectrum of musical genres.
Tracks & Commentary:
1.) "Learning to Fly"-- TOM PETTY: This is an early-90s hit from Petty. It's simultaneously fun and philosophical.
2.) "English Girls Approximately"-- RYAN ADAMS: It doesn't get much cooler than this. Adams does his signature intellectual/sensitive alt-country thing. Mandy Moore, you are one lucky girl!
3.) "Jesus Was A Crossmaker"-- RACHAEL YAMAGATA: This is a cover of the classic Hollies hit that is featured on Vol. 1 of this soundtrack. Yamagata's version is not played during the film.
4.) "Funky Nassau Pt. 1"-- BEGINNING OF THE END: A fun party/vacation tune that accompanies the hilarious Brown Hotel-- located in Louisville, Kentucky-- phone conversation scene among Drew (Orlando Bloom), Claire (Kirsten Dunst), and Chuck, one half of fun-loving newlywed couple Chuck and Cindy.
5.) "Loro"-- PINBACK: This ethereal ditty is not featured in the film. It has a very tranquilizing effect.
6.) "Moon River"-- PATTY GRIFFIN: A beautiful version of the Henry Mancini/Johnny Mercer standard. Of course, I adore Griffin's "Long Ride Home" from E-Town, Vol. 1.
7.) "Summerlong"-- KATHLEEN EDWARDS: This is probably my fave song on this CD. With its playful melody and lyrics, it is the quintessential song of summer. It plays during a particularly sweet and playful scene between Drew and Claire. Love the Colonel Sanders reference!
8.) "...Passing By"-- ULRICH SCHNAUSS: This techno-instrumental tune accompanies the "Drew-and-Claire-Meeting-to-Watch-the-Sunrise" scene that follows the "conversation" scene. I think it fits this part of the film rather well.
9.) "You Can't Hurry Love"-- THE CONCRETES: Love, love this song! It sounds 80s-ish and millennial at the same time. It's also a "chick band" song, which makes it even better.
10.) "River Road"-- NANCY WILSON: Composed by one half of super-sister group Heart and film director Cameron Crowe's wife Nancy Wilson, this track proves once and for all that women can do good ole American rock 'n' roll just as good as the guys.
11.) "Same In Any Language"-- RUCKUS: This is an alternate version of an awesome song from Vol. 1. Ruckus is the band fronted by Cousin Jesse (Paul Schneider of NBC's political sitcom Parks & Recreation, starring SNL alum Amy Poehler) in the movie.
12.) "What Are They Doing In Heaven Today"-- WASHINGTON PHILLIPS: This is a traditional gospel-infused blues song. It's one of Claire's mix-tape tunes. While this song plays in the background, Drew visits the Oklahoma City bombing site memorial. Having lived in Edmond, a suburb of OKC, as a kid, I get a little emotional and sentimental during this scene. They couldn't have selected more perfect music for it.
13.) "Words"-- RYAN ADAMS: Another great Austin City Limits-worthy contribution from the undisputed supreme being of the alt-country genre. Once again, I envy you, Mandy Moore.
14.) "Big Love"-- LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM-- A live track performed by the versatile former Fleetwood Mac frontman and Stevie Nicks flame. This song plays as Drew hilariously tries to find the elusive Exit 60B upon entering Louisville.
15.) "I Can't Get Next To You"-- THE TEMPTATIONS: What collection of all-American music wouldn't be complete with a little dash of Motown? This highly danceable tune is Drew's cell phone song.