In terms of its soundtrack, the HBO series “The Last of Us” doesn’t stray too far from its original source, the game. From memorable ’80s tunes to poignant instrumental compositions, each track is carefully selected or created with purpose, emphasizing character development, building suspense, and upholding the legacy of the initial game.
List of all songs that play in The Last of Us Season 1 and 2’s soundtrack
In the show, whether it’s Gustavo Santaolalla’s unique compositions or Linda Ronstadt’s poignant “Long Long Time,” the soundtrack of The Last of Us significantly contributes to creating the series’ ambiance. Here is a comprehensive list of the songs that feature in the program.
The Last of Us Season 1 Soundtrack
Episode 1: “When You’re Lost in the Darkness”
- “Tomorrow” by Avril Lavigne
- “White Flag” by Dido
- “Chonophobia” by New Oblivion
- “I Can’t Believe You’re Back” by Jad Mhanna, Roy Abdallah & Carole Aoun
- “Unstable” by Gustavo Santaolalla
- “The Last Of Us (Astray)” by Gustavo Santaolalla
- “Never Let Me Down Again” by Depeche Mode
Episode 2: “Infected”
- “Hampa” by Ari Lasso
- “Allowed to Be Happy” by Gustavo Santaolalla
Episode 3: “Long, Long Time”
- “I’m Coming Home To Stay” by Fleetwood Mac
- “White Room” by Cream
- “Chains Of Love” by Erasure
- “Long Long Time” by Linda Ronstadt
- “On the Nature of Daylight” by Max Richter
Episode 4: “Please Hold to My Hand”
- “Alone and Forsaken” by Hank Williams
- “True Faith” by Lotte Kestner
Episode 5: “Endure and Survive”
- “Fuel to Fire” by Agnes Obel
Episode 6: “Kin”
- “Never Let Me Down Again” by Jessica Mazin (cover version)
Episode 7: “Left Behind”
- “All or None” by Pearl Jam
- “Take on Me” by A-ha
- “Just Like Heaven” by Rockabye Baby!
- “I Got You Babe” by Etta James
- “The Choice” by Gustavo Santaolalla
- “Left Behind” by Gustavo Santaolalla
Episode 8: “When We Are in Need”
- This episode doesn’t include known mainstream tracks. However, it ends with a new version of “Unbound” by Gustavo Santaolalla, originally from The Last of Us Part II, now featuring electric guitar.
Episode 9: “Look for the Light”
- “Unbroken” by Gustavo Santaolalla
- “The Path” by Gustavo Santaolalla
The Last of Us Season 2 Soundtrack
Episode 1: “Future Days”
- “Love Buzz” by Nirvana
- “Little Sadie” by Crooked Still
- “Ecstasy” by Crooked Still
Episode 2: “Through the Valley”
- “Through the Valley” by Ashley Johnson & Chris Rondinella
Episode 3: “The Path”
- This episode features only original score with no licensed music.
Episode 4: “Day One”
- “Take on Me” by A-ha
Episode 5: “Feel Her Love”
- “Present Tense (Redux)” by Pearl Jam
Episode 6: “The Price”
- “Future Days” by Pearl Jam
- “Little Sadie” by Crooked Still
- “Ecstasy” by Crooked Still
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 7 is scheduled to come out on May 25.
(via Dexterto)
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