Stranger Things 5 Soundtrack: Songs from Episodes 5-7 and Beyond
Stranger Things 5 continued its thrilling journey over the festive period with Episodes 5-7, featuring a diverse soundtrack that includes songs by Moby, Butthole Surfers, and a return of a Kate Bush classic. The series, set in the nostalgic 1980s, has gifted fans a memorable cast of characters and terrifying monsters that keep us hooked.
The show’s musical choices have played a significant role in shaping its iconic moments. Season 4 famously used Kate Bush's ‘Running Up That Hill’ to elevate a pivotal scene; fans now wonder if Season 5 will surpass that emotional impact. Below, we explore every song featured in Season 5's episodes, with spoilers ahead.
Every Song on the Stranger Things 5 Soundtrack
Here’s a complete list of songs and artists featured during Season 5, organized by episode:
Episode 1 – ‘The Crawl’
Hawkins’ new radio station introduces a groovy mix of disco, psychedelic rock, and a notable Kate Bush reprise:
- ‘Rockin' Robin’ – Michael Jackson
- ‘Pretty in Pink’ – The Psychedelic Furs
- ‘Upside Down’ – Diana Ross
- ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)’ – Kate Bush
Episode 2 – ‘The Vanishing of…’
This episode surprises with some unexpected ABBA tracks, along with a timeless tune and another Kate Bush appearance:
- ‘Fernando’ – ABBA
- ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)’ – Kate Bush
- ‘Mr Sandman’ – The Chordettes
Episode 3 – ‘The Turnbow Trap’
The soundtrack shifts to more varied genres, including classic orchestral and ’80s mall pop:
- ‘To Each His Own’ – Freddy Martin & His Orchestra
- ‘I Think We're Alone Now’ – Tiffany
- ‘Oh Yeah’ – Yello
Episode 4 – ‘Sorcerer’
Kate Bush makes another return alongside a film score from The Great Escape and a classic Chords tune:
- ‘Premature Plans’ – Elmer Bernstein
- ‘Sh-Boom’ – The Chords
- ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)’ – Kate Bush
Episode 5 – ‘Shock Jock’
This action-packed episode features minimal music, but a nostalgic piano tune plays in the background:
- ‘Heart and Soul’ – Floyd Kramer / ST cast
Episode 6 – ‘Escape from Camazotz’
The recurring ‘Running Up That Hill’ theme continues, with both the original and an orchestral remix:
- ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)’ – Kate Bush
- ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)’ – Rob Simonsen / London City Orchestra
Episode 7 – ‘The Bridge’
The penultimate episode surprises viewers with tracks from Moby and Butthole Surfers, alongside Kate Bush’s iconic song:
- ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)’ – Kate Bush
- ‘When It's Cold I’d Like to Die’ – Moby
- ‘Human Cannonball’ – Butthole Surfers
Current Status and More
Stranger Things 5 is now streaming on Netflix. Fans eager for more Hawkins action can check out articles on the characters most likely to die in the final season, a breakdown of the Season 5 time jump, theories about Barb’s potential return, and a ranking of the series’ best episodes.
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Note: All song titles and artists are listed in the order they appear within each episode.