Stranger Things season 5 Volume 2 soundtrack: A comprehensive list of all the songs in the latest episodes

Stranger Things season 5 Volume 2 has delved deeper into the dark happenings in Hawkins and the dangers they brought upon Eleven and her friends. The stakes are high as Vecna is close to reaching his evil goals. As the party unites for one last time, viewers witness varied characters navigating the difficulties in the town and the Upside Down to put an end to it all.

In the scenes showing twisted developments and shocking moments, the music that accompanied them added to the thrill and emotions they explored. Iconic singers from the past became a part of Volume 2 with their tracks.

Here's all you need to know about the songs heard in the latest episodes.

Disclaimer: The article contains spoilers for Stranger Things season 5 Volume 2. Reader's discretion is advised.

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From Kate Bush's Running Up That Hill to Heart and Soul by Floyd Cramer, here are all the songs played in Stranger Things season 5 Volume 2

All the incidents that unraveled so far hold a deeper significance in the plot, and the latest episodes of Stranger Things season 5 Volume 2 attempt to put it all into context. From exploring Vecna's backstory to the actual mystery behind the Upside Down, different moments from episodes 5, 6, and 7 gave connections that linked all the occurrences together.

What also made these moments striking were the songs that were a part of them. Here's an episode-wise list of all the songs from all the episodes of Stranger Things season 5 Volume 2:

Episode 5 - Shock Jock

• Heart and Soul by Cast/ Floyd Cramer

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Episode 6 - Escape from Camazotz

• Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush
• Running Up That Hill (Instrumental Cover Version) by Rob Simonsen/ London City Orchestra

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Episode 7 - The Bridge

• Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush
• When It's Cold I'd Like to Die by Moby
• Human Cannonball by Butthole Surfers

Also read: Stranger Things season 5 Volume 2 ending explained: What's the team's final plan? Is Eleven going to die?

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What happened in Stranger Things season 5 Volume 2?

A still from the series (Image via Instagram/@strangerthingstv)

The next set of episodes that dropped as a part of Stranger Things season 5 Volume 2 has given clarity about several mysteries while also raising pressing questions. Episodes 5, 6, and 7 held vital keys that unlocked the secrets behind the dark deeds happening in Hawkins. Equipped with new information, Eleven and her friends were ready for their final battle with Vecna by the end of Volume 2.

The new episodes firstly explored the fate of the twelve children who Vecna managed to capture by the end of Volume 1. Will's new powers gave the team a chance to get hold of the villain, but the consequences of the same led to more troubles than solutions. Max and Holly continued to attempt an escape from Camazotz, and the latest episodes showed them reaching closer to leaving Vecna's mind.

The characters in the Upside Down came across big revelations that made their theories around the Upside Down and Dr. Kay's experiments irrelevant. Discoveries further raised tensions for all the characters as it meant more difficulties were coming their way.

While the second volume ended with the entire party united once again, it also set the team's plan in motion to end Vecna's wrath. The final episode, 'Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up', will release on December 31, 2025, at 5 pm PT. Along with releasing on Netflix, it will also be released in select theaters across the US and Canada.

Also read: Do Nancy and Jonathan break up in Stranger Things season 5 volume 2? The Duffer Brothers clarify the state of the relationship

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Stay tuned for more updates.

Edited by Eeshna Dashottar