New Netflix drama Legends comes from The Gold creator Neil Forsyth, who transports us back to the 1990s to tell the incredible true story of ordinary Customs workers who went undercover in dangerous drugs gangs.
Of course, the series accurately recreates the ’90s aesthetic visually, but it also does so through the show’s soundtrack, which features songs from some era-defining artists.
Speaking about recreating the time period, Forsyth said he didn’t want to “look back at the ’90s through a sepia lens”.
“From what I recall of the ‘90s, it was vibrant and exciting; tracksuits and pills and dance music,” he said. “I wanted to capture that exuberant nature.”
But just what songs and artists are featured in the series, which stars the likes of Steve Coogan, Tom Burke and Hayley Squires, and who composed the musical score for it?
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Read on for everything you need to know about the soundtrack of Netflix drama Legends.
Who composed the score for Legends?
The original score for Legends was composed by Sion Trefor.
He has previously been behind the music on series including Say Nothing, Toxic Town, Death Valley, Waiting for the Out and How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, as well as the 2019 Christmas special of Gavin & Stacey.
Legends soundtrack: Every song featured in the Netflix series
The soundtrack for Legends includes a number of notable established songs, including from artists such as The Stone Roses, Depeche Mode and The Cure.
You can find a full list below:
Episode 1 – Could You Offer More
Set You Free – N’Trance
Unbelievable – EMF
Cherry-coloured Funk – Cocteau Twins
The Gonzo – Lost
Made of Stone – The Stone Roses
April Skies – The Jesus & Mary Chain
Episode 2 – Alliance
Hallelujah [Club Mix] – Happy Mondays
Killer – Adamski feat Seal
Baby I Don’t Care – Transvision Vamp
Personal Jesus – Depeche Mode
Episode 3 – This is Liverpool
Where Love Lives – Alison Limerick
Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good) – Rozalla
Episode 4 – The War on Drugs
Irresistible Force – Inspiral Carpets
I Wanna Be Adored – The Stone Roses
Episode 5 – Old Kings
A Forest – The Cure
Infinity – Guru Josh
Episode 6 – Legends Never Die
Hit the North, Part 1 – The Fall
Loose Fit (Remastered Version) – Happy Mondays
Motorcycle Emptiness – Manic Street Preachers
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