"The 1980s-set Netflix series Stranger Things, returning this week for Season 5, has always had a real knack for choosing songs of the era and exploding their popularity. The most notable example of this was Season 4's epic use of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill," but every season has featured some unexpected yet welcome needle drops, including The Clash's "Should I Stay or Should I Go," The Police's "Every Breath You Take," and Metallica's "Master of Puppets.""
"[ Editor's note: The following contains spoilers for Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 through Episode 4, "Sorcerer."] Episode 1: "The Crawl" The Clash - "Should I Stay or Should I Go" Michael Jackson - "Rockin' Robin" The Psychedelic Furs - "Pretty in Pink" Diana Ross - "Upside Down" (reprised for end credits) Kate Bush - "Running Up That Hill""
Stranger Things Season 5 continues the pattern of pairing dramatic moments with iconic 1980s songs to amplify emotional beats and revive interest in featured tracks. Music supervisor Nora Felder and the production team select episode-by-episode needle drops that complement compositions by Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein. Episode 1, “The Crawl,” features The Clash, Michael Jackson, The Psychedelic Furs, Diana Ross, and Kate Bush. Robin takes a Hawkins radio DJ role while remaining engaged in Upside Down conflicts, concentrating key needle-drop moments. The first four episodes blend familiar hits and debut artists, with additional music details arriving alongside Volume 2 and the finale.
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