2020s

Soundtracks of Cinema: ‘Step Brothers’

Step Brothers Soundtrack - Every Song in the 2008 Movie on Hulu

The Step Brothers soundtrack includes songs by Vampire Weekend, Vanilla Ice and Hall & Oates. This info article contains composer and music supervisor details for Adam McKay’s 2008 movie on Hulu. Check out Vague Visages’ Soundtracks of Cinema category for more soundtrack song time codes and track listings.

Step Brothers stars Will Ferrell as Brennan Huff, a 40-year-old California native. John C. Reilly co-stars as Dale Debark, the protagonist’s charismatic step-brother. The storyline follows the main players as they develop a bond while planning for the future. Composer Jon Brion (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) scored the 98-minute film; music supervisor Hal Willner (Saturday Night Live) selected the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in Step Brothers.

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Step Brothers Soundtrack: Every Song in the 2008 Movie

Step Brothers Soundtrack - Every Song in the 2008 Movie on Hulu

  • “A-Punk” by Vampire Weekend (00:00:00): Brennan prepares a meal. The Step Brothers soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Brennan watches television; Dale plays a fake guitar in his room.
  • “North American Scum” by LCD Soundsystem (00:07:00): Brennan exits a vehicle. He walks towards Dale. The characters stare at each other during the outdoors title sequence.
  • “Hairy Balls” by John C. Reilly (00:09:00): The Step Brothers music is featured during an interior scene. Brennan states that he’s been called “the songbird” of his generation. Dale sings about a “crotch party.”
  • “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice (00:13:00): Nancy (Mary Steenburgen) recalls a talent show featuring Brennan. Derek (Adam Scott) performs the Step Brothers soundtrack song after teasing his brother. The track plays again at 00:46:00.
  • “Breathe and Stop” by Q-Tip (00:15:00): Brennan kicks Dale off The Gilded Lady. The Step Brothers music continues during a transition sequence. Brennan and Dale prank each other.
  • “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by W. Axl Rose, Saul Hudson, Michael McKagan, Jeffrey Isbell and Steven Adler (00:24:00): The track is featured during a car scene. Derek travels with his family. He leads an acapella version of a Guns N’ Roses classic.
  • “Learn” by Dizzee Rascal (00:30:00): Brennan and Dale react after Derek falls from a treehouse. The Step Brothers soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Alice (Kathryn Hahn) makes a sexual advance towards Dale.
  • “You Make My Dreams” by Hall & Oates (00:35:00): Brennan and Dale become “best friends.” The music continues during a transition sequence. Brennan and Dale enjoy various activities during a montage.
  • “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan, Oji Pierce and Ricky Walters (00:38:00): The Step Brothers music is featured during a bedroom scene. Dale enjoys a new bunkbed setup with Brennan. The characters sing before a bedroom accident.
  • “Live on Stage” by Dilated Peoples (00:39:00): Brennan and Dale prepare for an interview. The Step Brothers soundtrack song scores a slo-mo sequence. Brennan and Dale try to “fuck shit up.”
  • “Something to Talk About” by Shirley Eikhard (00:49:00): The music is featured during a bedroom scene. Brennan agrees to sing a song. He performs a Bonnie Raitt tune.
  • “You’re on My Mind” by KO & The Knockouts (00:51:00): An exterior sequence begins. Derek meets with potential home buyers. He gets trolled by Brennan and Dale.
  • “Boats ‘N Hoes” by Lukasz Gottwald, Adam McKay, Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly (00:57:00): The Step Brothers soundtrack song accompanies an interior scene. Brennan and Dale deliver a Prestige Worldwide presentation. They debut their first music video.
  • “A Marshmallow World” by Brenda Lee (01:00:00): A holiday sequence begins. Dale talks to Brennan about a Christmas tree. The Step Brothers music picks up at 01:03:00.
  • “Family Bible” by Rick Logan (01:05:00): Brennan and Dale cry during an interior scene. The music continues during a transition sequence. It plays again at 01:35:00.
  • “Back and Forth” by Jon Brion (01:11:00): Dale interviews for a catering position. The Step Brothers soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Brennan and Dale try to be adults.
  • “Keeping the Faith” by Billy Joel (01:16:00): A Billy Joel cover band called Uptown Girl takes the stage at the Catalina Wine Mixer. The lead singer (Horatio Sanz) speaks to the crowd. Brennan and Dale talk to Robert (Richard Jenkins) and Nancy.
  • “The Longest Time” by Billy Joel (01:18:00): A Catalina Wine Mixer sequence continues. Robert talks to Nancy about Brennan’s motivations. Uptown Girl begins a new song.
  • “Por Ti Volaré” by Lucio Quarantotto and Francesco Sartori (01:22:00): Dale performs at the Catalina Wine Mixer. Brennan arrives to help. He sings the Step Brothers soundtrack song.
  • “Father Christmas” by The Kinks (01:29:00): A “6 Months Later” sequence begins. Derek recalls hanging out with the musician Seal. Dale and Brennan tell Robert about their karaoke business.
  • “The Impression That I Get” by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones (01:30:00): Robert announces a surprise for Brennan and Dale. He shows them a new treehouse. The Step Brothers music scores the film’s final moments and end credits before a post-movie scene.
  • “Derby Day” by Cheeseburger (01:33:00): Brennan and Dale talk about a drum set during a credits scene. The music scores the rest of the end credits.

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The Step Brothers soundtrack also includes:

  • “Captain Benevant & His Ragtag Crew” by Adam McKay and Steve Weisberg
  • “Brother” by Lee Ferrell and Hal Ratliff
  • “Tristan Und Isolde” by Richard Wagner
  • “Under Pressure” by Or Ravhon and Amir Efrat
  • “Slow Burn” by Set the Control

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.