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To coincide with the theatrical release of hit US romantic comdey Juno on Friday 8, the No.1 soundtrack is now available here in the UK.

The soundtrack to the multi-Oscar nominated film - which stars Oscar and Orange BAFTA 'Rising Star Award' nominated Ellen Page (X-Men: The Last Stand, Hard Candy), as a sharp-tongued teen confronting an unplanned pregnancy - has won huge critical and mainstream acclaim, becoming the best-selling album on the iTunes Music store and selling 75,000 copies.

The music showcased across the nineteen track CD plays a key role in the film Juno and feature some of the most influential acts from past and present, including Glasgow independents Belle and Sebastian, the mighty Cat Power, The Kinks' Well Respected Man, New York No-Wave noiseniks Sonic Youth - doing The Carpenters' Superstar - and the seminal 1960s act fronted by Lou Reed and John Cale: The Velvet Underground, here represented by the touching I'm Sticking With You, sung by the band's drummer Mo Tucker. Also included on the album is the heart-warming duet performed in the film by its young stars - Ellen Page and Michael Cera (Superbad) - Anyone Else But You.

The full track list for the Juno soundtrack looks like this:

1. All I Want Is You - Barry Louis Polisar
2. Rollercoaster - Kimya Dawson
3. A Well Respected Man - The Kinks
4. Dearest - Buddy Holly
5. Up The Spout - Mateo Messina
6. Tire Swing - Kimya Dawson
7. Piazza, New York Catcher - Belle & Sebastian
8. Loose Lips - Kimya Dawson
9. Superstar - Sonic Youth
10. Sleep (instrumental) - Kimya Dawson
11. Expectations (remastered version) - Belle and Sebastian
12. All The Young Dudes - Mott The Hoople
13. So Nice So Smart - Kimya Dawson
14. Sea of Love - Cat Power
15. Tree Hugger - Kimya Dawson and Antsy Pants
16. I'm Sticking With You - The Velvet Underground
17. Anyone Else but You - The Moldy Peaches
18. Vampire - Antsy Pants
19. Anyone Else But You - Ellen Page and Michael Cera

Here's what some of the critics have so far made of the film itslef:

"After her steely turn in Hard Candy (2006), the young actress carries the weight of this film with consummate ease and no small degree of charm. She cuts straight to the bone with scathingly sharp dialogue (scripted by professional blogger and ex-stripper Diablo Cody), but she also brings warmth and vulnerability to soften the edges." - Stella Papamichael (BBC Movies). Click here to read the full write-up.

"After three viewings, I kind of feel like I have a crush on 'Juno' the movie and Juno the character. I'm poised halfway on the emotional scale between the bemused affection of Juno's tolerant father and the wide-eyed wonder of Juno's pale boyfriend." - John Beifuss (Commercial Appeal, Memphis).

"Engaging, frequently hilarious teen comedy with a terrific script, a wonderful cast and a delightful central performance from rising star Ellen Page." - Matthew Turner (ViewLondon).

Juno is in cinemas now, rated 12A - following previews nationwide. Juno - The Movie Soundtrack is in the shops and available to buy as a download (see links above) right now.

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