"Thanks for Sharing" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Thanks for Sharing (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack & Score)" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

What does recovery sound like — a banger or a whisper? Thanks for Sharing threads both: an indie-leaning needle-drop album for the public face and a private, chamber-sized score for the hard work underneath. The song set leans contemporary (The Heavy, St. Vincent, The Antlers, Family of the Year, Elvis Costello), while Christopher Lennertz’s score plays close to the chest — strings, soft pulses, and cues named for the characters’ steps forward and back.

The film follows three New Yorkers in sex-addiction recovery — Adam, Mike and Neil — whose paths braid through meetings, slips, and new ties (Phoebe, Dede, family). The soundtrack mirrors that cycle: upbeat source tracks surface in social spaces and city movement; the score retreats into vulnerability, then gathers resolve. It’s a story of proximity and boundaries — the music stays humane, never sensational.

Genres & phases — Indie rock/folk for openness and forward motion (“Hero,” “This Year”); alternative/art-pop for introspection and edges (“Parenthesis,” “Year of the Tiger”); classic-minded pop/jazz for flirt and poise (“Let Me Tell You About Her”); quiet chamber score for honesty and relapse/repair (“Descent and Relapse,” “One Day at a Time”).

How It Was Made

First-time feature director Stuart Blumberg tapped Christopher Lennertz for an intimate original score — short cues that move with the characters, built on strings and light rhythm, with track titles mapping story beats (“Adam and Phoebe,” “Neil’s Story,” “Theme for Four Celli”). Milan Records issued both the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (various artists + a Lennertz suite) and a separate Original Score album collecting 19 cues.

Music supervision came via Robin Urdang, whose selections place contemporary indie alongside a few choice catalog pieces, keeping tone modern without turning the film into a wall-to-wall mixtape.

Tracks & Scenes

Below are notable placements and how they function in-story. (Album = various artists release; Score = Lennertz album.) Time marks vary by cut; descriptions reflect how the songs are typically used within the film’s sequences.

“Let Me Tell You About Her” (Elvis Costello)

Where it plays:

An early Adam–Phoebe date lightens; the track’s suave swing underlines chemistry as they negotiate boundaries and banter. Source-like mix in a public space.

Why it matters:

Old-fashioned polish for two people testing disclosure — charm with a warning label.

“This Year” (The Mountain Goats)

Where it plays:

Movement montage as characters recommit to routines (meetings, journaling, exercise). The song’s mantra-like refrain pairs to daily disciplines.

Why it matters:

Hope with grit — a recovery vow set to propulsive indie rhythm.

“Parenthesis” (The Antlers)

Where it plays:

A late-night interior tilts anxious; the song’s tremble sits over a fragile conversation about relapse risk and honesty.

Why it matters:

Holds the scene in tension — longing and distance in the same breath.

“Year of the Tiger” (St. Vincent)

Where it plays:

Urban exterior/transit sequence — brisk, slightly spiky energy as the city presses in.

Why it matters:

Colors the film’s New York pulse without drowning the dialogue; attitude over volume.

“Hero” (Family of the Year)

Where it plays:

Used as a reflective needle-drop tied to the film’s “showing up” theme; widely associated with the movie’s promotional cycle and denouement mood.

Why it matters:

The lyric “I don’t wanna be your hero” reframes recovery as ordinary bravery — no grandstanding.

“How You Like Me Now?” (The Heavy)

Where it plays:

A swagger beat for a public-facing moment — flirtation, confidence, the danger of performance creeping back in.

Why it matters:

Gives the film a pop of brass-driven momentum when characters stride a little too fast.

“Damaged” (Kathryn Gallagher)

Where it plays:

A quiet interlude/transition focusing on vulnerability after a difficult exchange.

Why it matters:

Title says it — the song articulates the ache the characters rarely say out loud.

Score highlights (Christopher Lennertz)

Where they play:

“Thanks for Sharing (Theme)” opens with gentle resolve; “Adam and Phoebe” threads intimacy with caution; “Neil Struggles” tags compulsive patterns with nervous motion; “Descent and Relapse” backs a crisis stretch; “One Day at a Time” and the “Thanks for Sharing Suite” close on earned warmth.

Why they matter:

Short cues that breathe — the score doesn’t sermonize; it stands beside the characters.

Also heard (album)

Craig Wedren’s “Streetwalking,” The Peach Kings’ “Easy,” Darden Smith’s “Perfect Moment,” and Billy Bragg’s “Tender Comrade” appear in scene settings and transitions, used sparingly to keep the film’s intimate tone intact.

Notes & Trivia

• Two official releases: a Various Artists album (songs + one suite) and a separate Original Score album by Christopher Lennertz.
• “Hero” by Family of the Year is closely tied to the film’s promotion and reflective end-mood; it later became widely known for Boyhood as well.
• Elvis Costello’s “Let Me Tell You About Her” adds a classic veneer during early dating beats — a small but telling needle-drop.
• Track titles on the score (“Dede Shares,” “Don’t Take the Subway”) map directly to story moments and character work.

Reception & Quotes

The film drew mixed notices; the music drew praise for restraint and taste — contemporary songs without drowning the drama, and a score that supports recovery rather than melodrama.

“A commendable examination of addiction…and grown-up relationships.” — Summary of critical consensus

“Lennertz’s cues stay close and human — little breaths between the jokes and jolts.” — Album watchers

Interesting Facts

• Two-album approach: The songs LP stands alone as a tight 12-track listen; the score album expands to 19 cues for fuller narrative shape.
• Short-form cueing: Many score tracks clock under two minutes — montage-friendly, dialogue-respecting.
• Indie across moods: From brass-stomp swagger (“How You Like Me Now?”) to hushed art-pop (“Parenthesis”), the film spans a wide tonal lane without losing coherence.
• Supervision pedigree: Music supervisor Robin Urdang — later an Emmy winner — handled clearances/placements here.
• Song-to-scene echoes: The Lennertz suite on the songs album mirrors the score album’s journey in miniature.

Technical Info

• Title: Thanks for Sharing (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack); Thanks for Sharing (Original Motion Picture Score)
• Year: 2013 (US release; soundtrack & score issued by Milan)
• Type: Various-artists soundtrack + original score
• Composer: Christopher Lennertz
• Music supervision: Robin Urdang
• Label: Milan Records (under license from TFS Movie, LLC)
• Selected notable placements: “Let Me Tell You About Her,” “This Year,” “Parenthesis,” “Year of the Tiger,” “Hero”; score cues including “Descent and Relapse,” “One Day at a Time,” “Thanks for Sharing Suite.”
• Film credits: Directed by Stuart Blumberg; principal cast Mark Ruffalo, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tim Robbins, Josh Gad, Alecia Moore (Pink).
• Availability: Streaming on major platforms; digital retail via Milan. Separate score album also streams.

Questions & Answers

Is there a songs album and a separate score album?

Yes — the songs LP features artists like The Heavy, St. Vincent, The Antlers, Family of the Year; the score album is all Lennertz cues.

Who composed the film’s score?

Christopher Lennertz wrote the original score — intimate, string-led, and cue-driven.

What track people remember most from the promos?

“Hero” (Family of the Year) became closely associated with the film’s reflective tone and later exploded via Boyhood.

Which classic-leaning cut underscores the early romance?

Elvis Costello’s “Let Me Tell You About Her,” used as stylish, lightly jazzy source.

Where can I stream the albums?

Both the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and the Original Score are on major services (Spotify/Apple Music) under their full titles.

Key Contributors

Sources: Wikipedia (film credits & composer); Milan Records release pages (songs & score); Apple Music/Spotify listings; Film Music Reporter (album details & score track list); IndieWire coverage of the soundtrack; Family of the Year/“Hero” usage notes; Music Supervisors Guild/industry coverage (Robin Urdang).

November, 27th 2025