Music from Season 4
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Placebo - Running Up That Hill - Single - Running Up That Hill
You first hear this song while Ryan is in a dirty apartment. He takes a phone call. Sandy goes to where he is and knocks on his door, but Ryan sneaks out. Ryan leaves to meet Julie. The song plays for a second time over a recap of the episodes beginning. Julie offers Ryan information and he refuses it.
Jude - Save Me - Single - Save Me
This song plays as Seth leaves a message for Summer, giving her an update about what everyone is up to back home.
Belle & Sebastian - The Life Pursuit (Bonus Tracks) - Song for Sunshine
You hear this song as Summer's friend Che urges her to come and protest against cruelty to Chickens.
Catherine Feeny - Hurricane Glass - Mr Blue (New Version)
This song plays as Summer runs into Seth in Newport, and explains that she came home to help Ryan.
Sam Roberts - Chemical City - The Bootleg Saint
This song plays at the Bar where Ryan works. Summer goes to visit him there, and tries to convince him to go see the Cohen's.
Keane - Under the Iron Sea - A Bad Dream
This song plays as Ryan packs up his belongings and Summer tells Seth she is leaving town early because she forgot about an important protest.
Episode2 - The Gringos
The Long Winters - Putting the Days to Bed - Fire Island, A.K.
Descemer Bueno - Siete Rayo - Pa'arriba
Plastilina Mosh - Tasty + B Sides - Quiero Mi Pastilla
Banda Jerez - Corazón Ranchero - La Chirriona
Lockdown Project - Lockdown Project - Can You Feel It?
Manu Chao - Lagrimas de Oro
Band of Horses - The End's Not Near
Episode3 - The Cold Turkey
Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly - One More With Feeling
This song plays at the beginning of the episode. Kirsten and Sandy talk about Ryan. Ryan talks on the phone with Julie. Seth leaves a message on Summer's answering machine.
Thom Yorke - The Eraser - Black Swan
You first head this song as Volchok waits at the beach. It plays for a second time as Ryan talks to Volchok's friends. You hear it for a third time after Ryan talks to Volchok and there is closure.
Alexi Murdoch - Time Without Consequence - All of My Days
This song plays when Julie goes to the Cohen's house and apologizes. She then talks to Ryan about Marissa
Episode4 - The Metamorphosis
Super Furry Animals - Phantom Power - Hello Sunshine
This song plays as Seth picks up Summer at the airport.
Editors - Orange Crush
You hear this song as Ryan works out on the beach and Sandy notices him.
Ranchera All Stars - Ranchera All Stars - De un Mundo Raro
This song plays as Ryan busses tables at work. Taylor sees Ryan and stops in to say, "hello" and to ask for a favor.
Zero 7 - The Garden - The Pageant of the Bizarre
You first hear this song play at the Yacht Club were Taylor and Ryan are seen talking. This Song is heard again when Ryan finds Taylor at the Yacht Club some time later.
Ranchera All Stars - Ranchera All Stars - Ella
This song plays at the restaurant where Ryan works. Taylor stops by again to discuss some things.
Lady Sovereign - Love Me or Hate Me - Single - Love Me or Hate Me
This song plays at a club where Julie and her friend Taryn arrive
Chingy featuring Jermaine Dupri - Hoodstar - Dem Jeans
This song plays at the club while Julie dances.
Ranchera All Stars - Ranchera All Stars - Pa' Todo el Ano
This song plays where Ryan is working. Taylor stops by and they talk again.
Ranchera All Stars - Ranchera All Stars - Siempre Hace Frio
You hear this song play as Sandy and his friend Spitzy run into Ryan at work. Sandy and Ryan talk.
Chelo - 360° - Voodoo
This song plays at a night club as Kaitlin enters.
Ranchera All Stars - Ranchera All Stars - Tu Solo Tu
This song plays at the restaurant where Sandy and Spitzy are drinking beers and watching Sports. Kirsten and Sandy talk on the phone.
Senza - Cabana Beach Club, Vol. 1 - Cava del Rio
You hear this song as Ryan enters the Yacht Club to find Taylor.
Pogues - Pogue Mahone - Love You 'Till the End
This song Plays as Taylor and Ryan eat a tart, Seth is at the airport, the Cohen's are playing a game and Julie and Kaitlin are eating ice cream.
Episode5 - The Sleeping Beauty
Chad VanGaalen - Skelliconnection - Gubbbish
This song plays as Ryan sits on a couch and can't sleep. Seth tries to stay up with him, but he falls asleep. It plays for a second time as Ryan is in the poolhouse, unable to sleep. Taylor calls him and says she can help him with his sleeping disorder.
Goldspot - Floan On
You hear this song as Julie and Kaitlin practice Tennis with Spencer.
Zero 7 - The Garden - Waiting to Die
At the benefit party, Seth and Kirsten watch Bullit and Julie. Taylor arrives at the party and talks to Ryan. Kaitlin arrives with Spencer.
Elvis Perkins - While You Were Sleeping
At the benefit party, you hear this song as Taylor and Ryan talk and dance.
Digby Jones - Pina Colada (And Other Early Tunes) - Under the Sea
A little later, at the Benefit party, you hear this song as Taylor overhears Seth and Ryan talking about her.
Ben Gidsjoy - Need Music
Still at the party, Kaitlin convinces Bullit to invest and Kirstin breaks the good news to Julie.
Brothers and Sisters - Brothers and Sisters - Without You
You hear this song as Ryan and Taylor have a moment. Summer and Seth finish talking on the phone. Seth checks on Ryan and finds him sleeping.
Episode6 - The Summer Bummer
Butch Walker - The Rise and Fall of Butch Walker and the Let's-Go-Out-Tonites! - Hot Girls In Good Moods
You hear this song four times in a series of fantasies Ryan has.
Youth Group - Daisychains - Single - Daisychains
You hear this song as Summer is in her Dorm room.
Clearlake - Good Clean Fun (Nobody's Remix) - Single - Good Clean Fun (Nobody's Remix)
This song plays as Kaitlin's party is in full swing.
Dirty Pretty Things - Waterloo to Anywhere - Deadwood
This song plays as Kaitlin's party is in full swing.
Digby Jones - Pina Colada (And Other Early Tunes) - Under the Sea
A little later, at the Benefit party, you hear this song as Taylor overhears Seth and Ryan talking about her.
Jet - Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is - Single - Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
This song plays at Kaitlin's party as Ryan and Seth look for Taylor and Summer. Ryan runs into Roger and they talk about Taylor.
The Blood Arm - Stay Put
You first hear this song as Riley concedes to Kaitlin. It plays for a second time as Ryan confronts Taylor about what he talked about with Roger.
Eberg - Inside Your Head - Single - Inside Your Head (Radio Edit)
Song plays as Kaitlin surveys her party, Julie talks to Spencer and Pam, Sandy and Kirsten renew their vows, Ryan and Taylor hang out in the closet and Summer introduces Seth to Pancakes.
Episode7 - The Chrismukk-huh?
Mates of State - The O.C. Mix 6 - Covering Our Tracks - California
This song plays over the main title sequence.
Sia - Exit Music (Radiohead Tribute) - Paranoid Android
You hear this song as Ryan runs into Kaitlin at the airport, and confuses her for Marissa.
Ashtar Command - The O.C. Mix 6 - Covering Our Tracks - Into Dust
This song plays at the end of the episode when as Ryan sits on the beach and reads a letter. It continues to play as he wakes up.
Episode8 - The Earth Girls Are Easy
John Digweed - Warung Beach - Single - Warung Beach
This song is heard three times throughout the show. The first time is when the Range Rover pulls up to a gas station and Taylor and Summer use the restroom. The song continues as the Range Rover chases a woman dressed as an alien who stole Taylor's purse. It is heard one last time at a warehouse where there appears to be an alien rave party going on.
Tally Hall - The O.C. Mix 6 - Covering Our Tracks - Smile Like You Mean It
You hear this song as Ryan, Seth, Summer and Taylor head out to Las Vegas for New Years Eve.
Si Zentner - Ultra-Lounge Volume Fourteen: Bossa Novaville - Desafinado
You hear this song at the New Years Yacht club party. Julie and Spencer talk about Bullit and Frank.
Dogzilla - Dogzilla - Single - Dogzilla
The first time you hear this song is at the alien warehouse rave. Summer and Seth are discussing important issues when they are interrupted. Again, at the warehouse you can hear this song when Ryan and Taylor argue. Finally you can hear this song at the end of the episode during a private conversation between Frank and Julie.
Henry Mancini - Platinum & Gold Collection: Henry Mancini - Something for Cat
This song is heard at the Yacht Club party. Julie talks to Frank while Kaitlin talks to the two Princes. Kirsten confides in Sandy, and he thinks he recognizes Frank.