5 Songs Stranger Things Fans Need To Hear In S5 Before The Finale

If there's one thing that can make or break the atmosphere of a show, it's the music. It doesn't matter if it's an original OST written for the show or a song the production managed to get the rights to. What matters is how well it fits into the narrative and overall mood of the show.

For those shows that are set in the past, the music can definitely play a big nostalgic role as well. There's nothing like hearing and recognizing some anthems from the past, and in the case of the Stranger Things soundtrack, jamming out to some of the best 80s tunes.

Here are 5 songs Stranger Things fans would want to hear in an episode before the show ends, according to the r/StrangerThings subreddit.

Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears for Fears

If there is a better song for a final heartfelt montage with all the kids finally leaving Hawkins for good, we are yet to find out. Released in 1985, it's not only appropriate for the time, but also for the story of the series, so fans can only wonder what took the production team so long to use it. Hopefully, they had the same vision and were just saving it for the end!

I Think We're Alone Now by Tommy James & the Shondells

There are many versions of this hit, which was originally recorded in the 1960s but experienced a second wave of popularity in the late 80s. The slower, creepier, more horror-appropriate version could have been a perfect base for Vecna to hunt Will down and then have a showdown. One can dream!

Holding Out For A Hero by Bonnie Tyler

This Footloose song, recorded by Bonnie Tyler in 1985, has already made the rounds in various movies and TV shows and would be perfect for the 5th and final season of Stranger Things. Considering how things are going for the group, they will definitely need a hero to end it all once and for all.

Heaven Is a Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle

Considering the state of Hawkins now, it would’ve been ironic to dedicate this song to it, but you’ll never know what the finale will look like. After all, there is a good chance we’re up for a happy ending, and the hopeful note of Belinda Carslile’s beautiful voice would’ve been just a cherry on top of a satisfying story.

Heroes by David Bowie

Whatever the ending of Stranger Things will look like, David Bowie's Heroes will fit right in. After all, the show about kids exploring the unknown and fighting evil is the best platform to spread Bowie's message in this anthem. We can all be heroes, whether it is forever and ever, or just for one day.