HBOHere’s a complete list of all the songs in The Last of Us soundtrack before Season 2, including tracks from the original game’s score and music chosen just for the HBO show.
From the first trailer for HBO’s adaptation of the acclaimed video game, it was clear it was taking its source material seriously; the gentle plucking of Gustavo Santaolalla’s guitar giving way to an epic, emotional remix of ‘Take On Me’ was a storm of goosebumps.
Through each episode, the music isn’t just an accessory; each track is carefully chosen for different reasons, whether it’s the thematic weight of the song, establishing a sense of time, or honoring the original composer’s timeless work.
Before The Last of Us Season 2 finale on HBO and Max, we’ve put together a list of every song in the show so far – and we’ll keep it updated when Episode 7 drops.
The Last of Us soundtrack: Season 1 songs
HBOWe have listed every song in the soundtrack for each episode of The Last of Us HBO show, including any tracks from the scores of Part 1, Part 2, and Left Behind.
This list will be updated after each new episode has aired – so if you recognize a song but can’t quite pin it down, we’ll have the answer for you here. Also, every episode features Gustavo Santaolalla’s ‘The Last of Us’ as its opening theme, so we won’t include it in each section.
Episode 1: ‘When You’re Lost in the Darkness’
- ‘Tomorrow’ – Avril Lavigne
- ‘White Flag’ – Dido
- ‘Chonophobia’ – New Oblivion
- ‘I Can’t Believe You’re Back’ – Jad Mhanna, Roy Abdallah & Carole Aoun
- ‘Unstable’ – Gustavo Santaolalla
- ‘The Last Of Us (Astray)’ – Gustavo Santaolalla
- ‘Never Let Me Down Again’ – Depeche Mode
Episode 2: ‘Infected’
- ‘Hampa’ – Ari Lasso
- ‘Allowed to Be Happy’ – Gustavo Santaolalla
Episode 3: ‘Long, Long Time’
- ‘I’m Coming Home To Stay’ – Fleetwood Mac
- ‘White Room’ – Cream
- ‘Chains Of Love’ – Erasure
- ‘Long Long Time’ – Linda Ronstadt
- ‘On The Nature Of Daylight’ – Max Richter
Episode 4: ‘Please Hold to My Hand’
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- ‘Alone And Forsaken’ – Hank Williams
- ‘True Faith’ – Lotte Kestner
Episode 5: ‘Endure and Survive’
- ‘Fuel to Fire’ – Agnes Obel
Episode 6: ‘Kin’
- ‘Never Let Me Down Again’ – Jessica Mazin
Episode 7: ‘Left Behind’
- ‘All or None’ – Pearl Jam
- ‘Take on Me’ – A-ha
- ‘Just Like Heaven’ – Rockabye Baby!
- ‘I Got You Babe’ – Etta James
- ‘The Choice’ – Gustavo Santaolalla
- ‘Left Behind’ – Gustavo Santaolalla
Episode 8: ‘When We Are in Need’
This episode features no well-known songs.
However the final scene and credits is covered by the musical piece ‘Unbound’ by Gustavo Santaolalla, which fans will recognize from the soundtrack of The Last of Us Part 2, though this new version has an added electric guitar.
Episode 9: ‘Look for the Light’
- ‘Unbroken’ – Gustavo Santaolalla
- ‘The Path’ – Gustavo Santaolalla
The Last of Us soundtrack: Season 2 songs
HBOThe Last of Us Season 2 premiered on April 13, and it’s already featured the likes of Nirvana and original composer Gustavo Santaolalla.
Episode 1: ‘Future Days’
- ‘Love Buzz’ – Nirvana
- ‘Little Sadie’ – Crooked Still
- ‘Ecstasy’ – Crooked Still
Episode 2: ‘Through the Valley’
- ‘Through the Valley’ – Ashley Johnson & Chris Rondinella
Episode 3: ‘The Path’
This episode features no well-known songs.
Episode 4: ‘Day One’
- ‘Take on Me’ – A-ha
Episode 5: ‘Feel Her Love’
- ‘Present Tense (Redux)’ – Pearl Jam
Episode 6: ‘The Price’
- ‘Future Days’ – Pearl Jam
- ‘Little Sadie’ – Crooked Still
- ‘Ecstacy’ – Crooked Still
Make sure you know when the next episode of The Last of Us Season 2 drops, read about Dina’s fate in the games, and find out why Eugene is so important in Season 2.
You can also find out why Ellie left coffee beans on Joel’s grave, check out the heartbreaking change to the opening credits you may have missed, read what happens to Shimmer in the game, and dive into our guide about the WLF.
