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Stranger Things, Vol. 1 [Original Television Series Soundtrack] Image
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 39 Ratings

  • Artist(s): Michael Stein
  • Summary: The first volume of the soundtrack to the Netflix show from Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein feature 36 tracks.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Aug 24, 2016
    91
    This is music that also stands on its own, a work by turns eerie and sparse, but also tinged in the warm nostalgia of bike rides at dusk and the loyalty of friends.
  2. Aug 24, 2016
    90
    An hour of music which can be moving, transcendent, invigorating and relaxing all in a matter of minutes.
  3. Dec 22, 2016
    90
    While the show itself is clear about its influences, its soundtrack manages to do this too, while ultimately culminating as an in-depth and invigorating piece of atmospheric electronic music.
  4. 83
    In the show’s context, this soundtrack is a solid A. Evocative, thrilling, and dynamic, it’s everything you could possibly want from a TV score. On its own, it’s one of the most refreshingly forward-thinking electronic releases of the year, even if the tracklist could use some cleaning up.
  5. 80
    Removed from the narrative of the series itself, every emotion is given the space to take its own form – and the result is as mysteriously powerful as the world that it hails from.
  6. Aug 24, 2016
    80
    Taken as a suite of music on its own merits, Volume One flows rather seamlessly—no small achievement. The canvas they paint on is remarkably spare and restrained.
  7. The Wire
    Nov 8, 2016
    50
    Stripped of the visuals, the seemingly endless succession of minor variations (75 tracks between the two collections) on the same sets of glossy and pleasant synth arpeggios can be at once bitty and overwhelming. [Oct 2016, p.63]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Jul 7, 2019
    10
    Fantastic music for studying and background music when working. Glorious synth beats that range from childhood innocence to spooky "monsterFantastic music for studying and background music when working. Glorious synth beats that range from childhood innocence to spooky "monster behind you" type stuff. "Kids" is my favorite track. Expand
  2. Apr 25, 2021
    9
    This OST is so amazing. It fits the show of the tone so perfectly, and yet fits on it's own.
  3. Nov 2, 2018
    8
    A great soundtrack for a great great show. Synth based soundtrack stuff heavily influenced by the 80's (in line with the show). If you likeA great soundtrack for a great great show. Synth based soundtrack stuff heavily influenced by the 80's (in line with the show). If you like soundtracks, the 80's, Sci Fi then this is a must to check out. Oone of my favourite albums from 2016. Expand
  4. Sep 25, 2022
    4
    Very coooooool i love it its very good oh my god thanx duffer brother for this coool series
  5. Oct 5, 2016
    0
    The show is overrated trash, so of course the soundtrack is as well. It's litterally nothing but stupid ambient noise that sucks hard. NothingThe show is overrated trash, so of course the soundtrack is as well. It's litterally nothing but stupid ambient noise that sucks hard. Nothing is catchy. Expand