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Stranger Things is known for many things, and among them is its absolutely killer soundtrack. Throughout all five seasons, the eclectic mix of 80s bangers and other songs from the era is part of what makes the series so great. The series has also developed a track record of pushing older songs back into the spotlight, sometimes with major chart success.
With all volumes of Season 5 now released, the final season comes with a complete soundtrack that reflects both the show’s history and its closing chapter. Previous seasons set a high bar, most notably with Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” in Season 4 and Metallica’s “Master of Puppets,” both of which saw renewed chart interest after featuring prominently in the series.
Season 5 continues that approach, using music to underscore key moments rather than chase viral hits. Whether any track breaks through in the same way remains to be seen, but the soundtrack remains an important part of how the series wraps up.
Below is a full list of every song featured in Stranger Things Season 5:
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Chapter One: The Crawl
- Should I Stay or Should I Go – Stranger Things Cast (by The Clash)
- Rockin’ Robin – Michael Jackson
- Pretty In Pink – The Psychedelic Furs
- Upside Down – Diana Ross
- May 25th – Matthew Cardinal
- Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) – Kate Bush
Chapter Two: The Vanish of Holly Wheeler
- Fernando – ABBA
- Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) – Kate Bush
- Notes On A Scandal – Philip Glass
- Someone in Your Garden – Philip Glass
- Mr. Sandman – The Chordettes
Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap
- To Each His Own – Freddy Martin & His Orchestra
- I Think We’re Alone Now – Tiffany
- Oh Yeah – Yello
- Car Boy – Julek Ploski
Chapter Four: Sorcerer
- Higitus Figitus – Karl Swenson
- Premature Plans – Elmer Bernstein
- Betrayal – Elmer Bernstein
- Sh-Boom – The Chords
- Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) – Kate Bush
Chapter Five: Shock Jock
- Heart and Soul – Floyd Cramer
This episode also featured Nightmare on Elm Street 3 songs, including The Fight and Snake Pit Pt1
Chapter Six: Escape from Camazotz
- Running Up That Hill – Kate Bush
- Running Up That Hill Instrumental Cover Version – Rob Simonsen / London City Orchestra
Chapter Seven: The Bridge
- Running Up That Hill – Kate Bush
- When It’s Cold I’d Like to Die – Moby
- Human Cannonball – Butthole Surfers
Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up
- Sh-Boom – The Chords
- When Doves Cry – Prince
- Purple Rain – Prince
- Landslide – Fleetwood Mac
- Here Comes Your Man – Pixies
- The Trooper – Iron Maiden
- Sweet Jane – Cowboy Junkies
- Heroes – David Bowie
For those in the United Kingdom, you’re also still able to get a dose of Hawkins on the radio and online through Global Player’s WSQK station for a limited time.
You can also find Netflix’s official Stranger Things playlist on Spotify, which has been freshly updated with all the new tracks from the new season.
What’s your favorite song from the Stranger Things soundtrack for season 5? Let us know in the comments.
Rating: TV-14
