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The O.C. season 2 episode 1 soundtrack

The Distance, 4 songs

The summer is coming to an end, and Seth hasn't returned home to Newport. In the midst of home renovations, Sandy and Kirsten are strained and missing their son. Ryan has begun his new life with Theresa in Chino, as Marissa is alone and in a dark place. Summer is slowly getting over Seth.

  • Somersault — Zero 7 & Sia
    Marissa and Summer lay out by the pool at Marissa's mansion.
  • Eastern Glow — The Album Leaf
    When Marissa goes with Jimmy to the Cohens, looks into the pool house, missing Ryan. Later that night, alone in the lifeguard tower at the beach and drinking she calls Ryan, but says nothing.
  • You Got Me All Wrong — Dios Malos
    Ryan is at Theresa's house and thinks about his life now with her in Chino. He remembers his youth.
  • All the Arms Around You — Halloween, Alaska
    Ryan goes to Luke's in Portland to talk to Seth about coming home. Later, when they return, they sit in the poolhouse and talk about Seth's epic journey.

Theme Song

California (Tchad Blake Remix)
Phantom Planet