The HBO series The Last of Us isn’t very far from its OG source, which is the game, when it comes to having an immersive soundtrack. From iconic ‘80s hits to haunting instrumental pieces, every track is chosen or made with intention, enhancing character arcs, heightening tension, and honoring the legacy of the original game.
List of all songs that play in The Last of Us Season 1 and 2’s soundtrack
Whether it’s Gustavo Santaolalla’s original compositions or Linda Ronstadt’s heartbreaking “Long Long Time,” The Last of Us soundtrack plays a crucial role in shaping the series’ atmosphere. Here’s a complete rundown of the songs that play in the show.
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
At the time of writing, The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 7 has not been released. It is scheduled to come out on May 25.
(via Dexterto)
