High Fidelity is the soundtrack to the 2000 film of the same name, directed by Stephen Frears and based on Nick Hornby's novel, with John Cusack as record-shop owner Rob Gordon. The compilation gathers songs heard in the film and reflects the music-obsessed spirit of the story. Its selection ranges from rock and soul to singer-songwriter fare, with contributions from The Velvet Underground, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder and The Beta Band, among others. The soundtrack closely echoes the obsessive listening and list-making culture that runs through both the book and the film.