"Super Zeroes" Soundtrack Lyrics

“Super Zeroes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) — 2013” – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

What happens when a meteor grants powers to people who can’t even run their own porta-potty business? Super Zeroes answers with a country–rap–rock mixtape that smiles while it trips over its own cape.

The 2012 indie comedy follows brothers Ty and Cody and their roommate Teet, whose lives get supercharged (and complicated) after a cosmic accident. The soundtrack — released in 2013 — leans hard into Southern swagger and small-town radio: John Anderson & Colt Ford, Blackberry Smoke, The Lacs, Nappy Roots, Rehab, Bonecrusher and more. You get honky-tonk hooks for bromance bravado, 808 thump for “we’re heroes, right?” montages, and a few wistful Americana turns when reality sobers everyone up.

Genres & themes in phases: new-country rap (bravado and bluster); dirt-road rock (loyalty, underdog pride); party-rap bounce (bad ideas in motion); rootsy ballads (home, second thoughts). Joke → plan → chaos — and the playlist eggs them on.

How It Was Made

Directed by Potsy Ponciroli and written by Ponciroli with Travis Nicholson and Drew Langer, the film stars Reece Thompson, Blaise Miller, Nicholson, and Madison Riley. Music supervision is credited to Erin McAnally. The companion album — Super Zeroes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) — was issued by Average Joes Entertainment/Hideout Pictures with a 14-track lineup mixing newly cut songs and label favorites.

Marketing led with a remade “Swingin’” (John Anderson with Colt Ford) and leaned on the label’s country-rap bench. The record arrived on digital services and as a CD bundled with the movie — very “indie 2013,” and very on-brand for Average Joes’ cross-promo playbook.

Tracks & Scenes

“Swingin’” (John Anderson & Colt Ford)

Where it plays:

Centerpiece of the film’s trailer and a swagger cue inside the movie for “we’ve totally got this” moments — truck doors slam, dollar-store capes fly, and our trio mistakes confidence for competence. Non-diegetic needle-drop; often bridges into a montage beat.

Why it matters:

Old-school country hook meets Ford’s talk-rap — the movie’s tone in three minutes: grinning, boastful, and one step from disaster.

“One Horse Town” (Blackberry Smoke)

Where it plays:

Mood piece for small-town nights — sodium lights, long looks, second thoughts. Editors use it as a breather after plans go sideways.

Why it matters:

The album’s heart; it gives the clowns a conscience and the town a soul.

“Get Down” (The Lacs)

Where it plays:

Party montage and pre-“mission” pump-up — garage prep, duct-tape armor, someone yells “let’s roll.” Non-diegetic; cuts rhythm with quick gags.

Why it matters:

Sells the delusion of capability — when the beat drops, they forget the plan was half a plan.

“Party Calisthenics” (Nappy Roots feat. Anamul House)

Where it plays:

Rowdy background for house-party scenes and the “we’re local celebrities now” phase. Extras whoop, our heroes pose, problems multiply.

Why it matters:

Turns attention into adrenaline. Great for showing how fast fame (even tiny fame) fogs judgment.

“Dumb Song” (Rehab)

Where it plays:

A knowingly goofy insert over botched practice runs — homemade gadgets fail, a trash can becomes a helmet. The cut winks so the slapstick lands.

Why it matters:

Leans into the film’s self-deprecation — the title does half the comedy work.

“Still Blowing Smoke Rings” (Kottonmouth Kings)

Where it plays:

Slacker interludes — van windows down, bad brainstorming, zero follow-through. Non-diegetic, used as connective tissue.

Why it matters:

The haze fits: ambition drifts; consequences catch up.

“Super Dudes” (Bonecrusher)

Where it plays:

Quick-cut intimidation montage when the guys first “patrol.” It tries to make them look hard; the next shot ruins it.

Why it matters:

Parody via overkill — a big, aggressive track pasted onto very not-aggressive heroes.

“Already Know” (I4NI & Bubba Sparxxx)

Where it plays:

Late-act momentum — driving at night, a plan that might work for once. Engine noise under the beat, cutaways to worried faces.

Why it matters:

Gives the third act a straight-faced charge; for one minute, you believe them.

“Cake” (Space Capone)

Where it plays:

Funky palate-cleanser for comic downtime — diner booths, small victories, sugar highs.

Why it matters:

Keeps the world playful; not every cue needs to flex.

Cast track: “Sh#T” (Super Zeroes Cast)

Where it plays:

A jokey in-universe jam/credits kicker depending on version — the gang literally sings the mess they’ve made.

Why it matters:

Meta button for a meta movie; the joke writes itself and then rhymes.

Notes & Trivia

• The album is a label showcase: Average Joes Entertainment (co-founded by Colt Ford) released it in February 2013.
• Yes, that’s a new cut of John Anderson’s hit “Swingin’,” rebuilt as a country-rap duet for the movie.
• Music supervisor Erin McAnally bridges country radio, party-rap, and Americana — a rare combo that fits the film’s tone.
• A retail bundle shipped the movie + soundtrack together — a nod to the fanbase that buys discs for the truck.
• Critics were lukewarm on the film; the playlist earned kinder words for commitment to its dirt-road vibe.

Music–Story Links

When the guys decide they’re “heroes,” the soundtrack does the heavy lifting: swagger tracks (Swingin’, Get Down, Super Dudes) inflate their confidence and cut against the visuals for laughs. When the night goes quiet (One Horse Town), doubt creeps in — the songs suddenly feel like pep talks. Party cues (Party Calisthenics, Dumb Song) turn bad judgment into rhythm so we understand why they keep trying. It’s character psychology by playlist.

Reception & Quotes

The movie landed softly in reviews, but the music package drew notice among fans of country-rap crossovers and Southern rock radio.

“A tongue-in-cheek country/hip-hop set that fits the film’s lovable-loser energy.” Apple Music editorial blurb

“The soundtrack out-charms the film — label sampler with a wink.” Retail copy & fan reviews

“Indie comedy with a solid jukebox; pity about the punchlines.” Review roundups

Interesting Facts

• Label/date: Average Joes Entertainment (digital & CD), released February 19, 2013.
• Trailer sync: The official trailer is explicitly tagged “feat. ‘Swingin’’ by John Anderson & Colt Ford.”
• Bundle era: A 2-disc “soundtrack + movie” package was sold directly by the label.
• Cast on mic: One track is credited to the Super Zeroes cast — a gag turned into a song.
• Where to watch: The film has popped up on ad-supported streamers (Roku Channel/Plex) and rental on Amazon Video.

Technical Info

• Title: Super Zeroes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
• Year: Film 2012; album 2013
• Type: Feature film — compilation soundtrack (no separate original score album)
• Director: Potsy Ponciroli; Writers: Ponciroli, Travis Nicholson, Drew Langer
• Music Supervision: Erin McAnally
• Label: Average Joes Entertainment / Hideout Pictures
• Notable placements (album selections): “Swingin’” (John Anderson & Colt Ford); “One Horse Town” (Blackberry Smoke); “Get Down” (The Lacs); “Party Calisthenics” (Nappy Roots feat. Anamul House); “Dumb Song” (Rehab); “Still Blowing Smoke Rings” (Kottonmouth Kings); “Already Know” (I4NI & Bubba Sparxxx); “Super Dudes” (Bonecrusher); “Cake” (Space Capone)
• Availability: Streaming on major services; CD (often bundled with the film) still circulates via retailers and second-hand.

Questions & Answers

Is there an official soundtrack album?

Yes — a 14-track compilation released February 19, 2013 by Average Joes Entertainment.

Who supervised the music?

Erin McAnally is credited as music supervisor on the film.

What song is in the trailer?

“Swingin’” by John Anderson & Colt Ford — also featured on the album.

Does the album include score cues?

No. It’s a songs compilation (country, Southern rock, country-rap, and party-rap), not a score release.

Where can I hear it?

Apple Music and Spotify carry the album; a physical CD (often bundled with the movie) exists as a label release.

Key Contributors

Sources: Apple Music album page and editorial blurb; Spotify album listing; MovieMusic track page; Amazon/retail listing for the CD+movie bundle; YouTube trailer; IMDb (film credits & music supervisor); Rotten Tomatoes and TV Guide cast pages; JustWatch availability notes.

November, 27th 2025