Legends Soundtrack: Every Song in Netflix’s True Story Thriller

Netflix’s new true-story thriller Legends has quickly become a hit series, drawing viewers in with its tense story and strong performances. Inspired by The Betrayer: How An Undercover Unit Infiltrated The Global Drug Trade, the show follows a small team of undercover Customs officers as they work to stop illegal drug smuggling across Britain’s borders.

Set in the 1990s, Legends does a great job recreating the era as it brings the true story to life on screen, not only through its fashion and visuals but also with a soundtrack packed with memorable ’90s hits that add energy and emotion to the story.

Alongside these classic tracks, the series also includes original music composed by Sion Trefor, known for his work on Say Nothing, Toxic Town, and How to Get to Heaven from Belfast. Here, we bring you the full list of songs featured in Netflix’s thriller Legends.

Legends Complete Soundtrack List

The soundtrack of Netflix’s Legends plays a major role in bringing the series to life. Packed with iconic ’90s tracks from artists like The Stone Roses, Depeche Mode, Happy Mondays, and The Cure, the music helps capture the mood, culture, and energy of the era.

Songs like Made of Stone, Personal Jesus, and Motorcycle Emptiness not only fit the time period but also deepen the emotions and tension within the story. Here’s the complete soundtrack list featured in Legends.

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 ft. 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

The music also reflects the double lives of the undercover customs officers, adding more depth to the characters and their personal struggles. Behind the scenes, director Brady Hood even used music to help actors understand their roles better. He revealed, as per What’s on Netflix,

One other little thing I did early on was ask all the actors to send me a couple of songs each: one they’d listen to at home, which was more of a guilty pleasure, then one that they’d play in front of a crowd, in their legend. It was a nice way to see where they were coming from.

Alongside the licensed hits, Legends also features original score music composed by Sion Trefor for the series, adding even more tension and emotion to the story. The original soundtrack includes:

• Then Don’t Get Caught
• Like Meeting God
• The Mule
• Uneasy Wins, Green Lanes
• Signs
• Eddie
• The Dogs
• The Village
• Lowest of the Low
• Customs
• İngilizle bir toplantı
• I Know Who You Are
• Cogs
• The War On Drugs
• Alliance
• Legends

From emotional scenes to tense operations, the soundtrack becomes an important part of the show’s storytelling, helping build the suspenseful atmosphere of the Netflix thriller while adding depth to its characters and narrative.

Where to Stream the Legends Soundtrack?

Fans of Netflix’s Legends can easily stream the soundtrack across several music platforms. The official soundtrack for the series is available on Amazon Music, Spotify, and Apple Music. Viewers who enjoyed the show’s tense and nostalgic soundtrack can also listen to the complete original score on YouTube.

• Spotify
• Amazon Music
• Apple Music
• YouTube

Along with the series score, many of the featured ’90s songs like Where Love Lives, Baby I Don’t Care, and I Wanna Be Adored are included in curated playlists available on Spotify. Fans can also search for the individual tracks featured in the show on both Spotify and YouTube, along with other music streaming platforms.

Which song did you like the most from the Legends soundtrack? Share your favorite track with us in the comments below!

Legends is available to stream on Netflix.