Stranger Things brings the world of the '80s to life. There is a distinct combination of visuals. It is coupled with music. The show knows how to bring back a time that is long gone. Right when you tune in to Stranger Things, it will readily take you back in time to simpler days.
Though the storyline is far from being simple, it is the testament of the creators to bring out the essence of the storyline through the music. There is a heavy use of rock and metal music along with other genres to highlight the thrill of the series.
Top 5 soundtracks from Stranger Things
1) Metallica “Master of Muppets”

This soundtrack of Stranger Things delivered a mind-blowing experience filled with both terror and thrill as Eddie Munson tried to create a distraction so that his friends could reach Vecna and execute the mission.
Though in the end, his fate was truly devastating, this song became a gem for the fans. This song was already famous. So, the addition of this song in the series made its fame even more widespread. It became even more prevalent amongst the younger generations.
2) Scorpions “Rock You Like a Hurricane”

Who would not want to make an iconic entrance like Billy did in the series? The calm environment of the school, with students going to their destinations, stopped right away to see this new joinee of the school.
With Scorpions' “Rock You Like a Hurricane” playing in the background, Billy definitely knew how to make heads turn left and right. It cannot be denied that right after his entry, he became a crucial part of the storyline. Hence, the creators had to give them an intriguing presence from the get-go.
3) Jim Croce “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim”

You cannot deny that you also matched Jim’s energy when he was feeling the rhythm of this iconic Jim Croce song while driving. The upbeat feeling that this song imparts definitely acts as a mood lifter. It makes us want to dance to its beats.
Just like Jim Hopper did, the creators also knew that the viewers would enjoy this song as well. They were absolutely right about it. There is no doubt that the soundtrack of the series fits perfectly with each and every emotion that the series tries to portray.
4) Queen “Hammer to Fall”

If you also had a pet, then you must have felt what Dustin was feeling about Dart. Dart became his companion, and he watched him grow since he could fit Dart in the palm of his hand. Hence, when Dart ended up becoming a demogorgon, he was definitely not expecting it at all.
While en route to search for Dart, he tried to explain the situation to Steve with this upbeat song playing in the background. It depicts both the confusion and the imminent danger. The tension might be at an all-time high, but this song definitely lifted the mood.
5) Roy Orbison “Blue Bayou”

Despite the dangerous and thrilling moments of the series, there were times when the humor truly shone bright. One such scene was when Nancy and Jonathan were having breakfast with Murray after their eventful night.
The awkwardness and the humor of the scene are further enhanced with this song, which quickly becomes an addition to our playlists.
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