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"The Dropout" Soundtrack Is a Y2K Time Capsule

03/03/2022 - 09:05 PM

Hulu's "The Dropout" [1] debuted on March 3, recounting the scandal of Elizabeth Holmes's (played by Amanda Seyfried) [2] now-dissolved company, Theranos [3]. The limited series premiered with three episodes depicting Holmes's early years as a budding tech founder.

Holmes founded her startup in 2003 shortly after dropping out of college, and the new Hulu show picks up on this part of her story — with nostalgic Y2K [4] music to match. With hits from Missy Elliott [5], Justin Timberlake [6], Amy Winehouse [7], and more, "The Dropout"'s soundtrack perfectly contextualizes Holmes's story. Amid the chaos of bringing Theranos to life, Seyfried's Holmes even takes a few very awkward dance breaks (if we can even call that dancing). Ahead, check out all the songs featured on "The Dropout" so far.

"I'm in a Hurry (and Don't Know Why)" by Alabama

Plays in: episode one, "I'm in a Hurry"

"Steal My Sunshine" by Len

Plays in: episode one, "I'm in a Hurry"

"Gold Day" by Sparklehorse

Plays in: episode one, "I'm in a Hurry"

"Rock Your Body" by Justin Timberlake

Plays in: episode one, "I'm in a Hurry"

"I'll Believe in Anything" by Wolf Parade

Plays in: episode one, "I'm in a Hurry"

"Y Control" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Plays in: episode one, "I'm in a Hurry"

"North American Scum" by LCD Soundsystem

Plays in: episode one, "I'm in a Hurry"

"We Run This" by Missy Elliott

Plays in: episode two, "Satori"

"Temperature" by Sean Paul

Plays in: episode two, "Satori"

"Crash and Burn Girl" by Robyn

Plays in: episode two, "Satori"

"Living In America" by Dom

Plays in: episode two, "Satori"

"1234" by Feist

Plays in: episode three, "Green Juice"

"Sleepyhead" by Passion Pit

Plays in: episode three, "Green Juice"

"Back to Black" by Amy Winehouse

Plays in: episode three, "Green Juice"


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