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Soundtracks of Television: ‘The Imperfects’

The Imperfects Soundtrack - Every Song in the Netflix Series

The Imperfects soundtrack includes music by King Princess, Taylor Swift and MGMT. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Shelley Eriksen and Dennis Heaton’s Netflix series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more Vague Visages music guides.

The Imperfects stars Italia Ricci as Sydney Burke, a scientist who collaborates with a notorious colleague. Morgan Taylor Campbell co-stars as Tilda Weber, a young woman who transforms into a banshee monster. The storyline follows the titular protagonists as they utilize their superhuman skills while looking for a cure. Composer Patric Caird (The Order) scored the Netflix series; music supervisor Natasha Duprey (Snowpiercer) selected the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in The Imperfects.

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The Imperfects Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 “Sarkov’s Children”

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  • “INFERNO” by Sub Urban & Bella Poarch (00:00): The Imperfects soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Sydney performs a surgery. Tilda and Juan (RuizIñaki Godoy) watch nearby.
  • “brutal” by Olivia Rodrigo (00:02): Tilda speaks with a promoter on a phone. She explains her relationship to music. The track plays in the background.
  • “Que Wea” by Paloma Mami (00:04): Abbi Singh (Rhianna Jagpal) takes a pill. The music continues during a transition scene. Juan talks about his background with graphic novels.
  • “Feels Like We Only Go Backwards” by Tame Impala (00:11): The Imperfects soundtrack song accompanies a bar scene. Tilda takes a shot and grins. She orders another round.
  • “Gigantic” by Pixies (00:40): Sydney performs an autopsy. Tilda and Juan look at a corpse. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Imperfects Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2 “Doug of the Dead”

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  • “bury a friend” by Billie Eilish (00:01): Sydney decapitates a corpse. She says, “Mission accomplished” as her acquaintances process the moment. The Imperfects soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence.
  • “El Vals De La Piedra” by Meth Math (00:20): The track scores a slo-mo sequence. Abbi walks with Juan at a clinic. They look for a laptop owned by Dr. Alex Sarkov (Rhys Nicholson).
  • “Monster” by PVRIS (00:31): Tilda opens a secret door. She investigates a lab with Abbi and Juan. The music fades as the characters spot a cage.
  • “Desdemona” by The Beaches (00:41): Sydney wakes up from a dream. She spots graffiti in her home. Sydney gasps as the episode ends.

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The Imperfects Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3 “Portland Warehouse Massacre”

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  • “Dangerous” by Big Data feat. Joywave (00:00): The Imperfects soundtrack song opens the episode. A man enters a parking lot. He is killed by Isabel Finch (Kyra Zagorsky).
  • “Deceptacon” by Le Tigre (00:02): The track scores a brief lab sequence. Juan talks to Darcy Cobourg (Junnicia Lagoutin) during a transition scene. They discuss a potential move to Portland.
  • “Thelma+Louise” by Bastille (00:07): Juan enters a van. He talks about Darcy’s monster fetish. Abbi and Tilda ask for more information.
  • “Tessellate” by alt-J (00:39): Agent Jim Sponson (Ron Selmour) looks at a corpse. He makes a phone call and asks for cleaners. The song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Imperfects Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4 “One of Us”

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  • “Who Made You a Monster” by Hael (00:00): Sydney leaves a voicemail for Brian. The Imperfects soundtrack song scores the title sequence. Tilda talks with Abbi.
  • “What a Time to Be Alive” by Amy Allen feat. Pink Sweat$ (00:38): Juan opens a door. Tilda watches and stares. The characters embrace while sitting on a couch.

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The Imperfects Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5 “Zoe Must Be Destroyed”

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  • “Run the World!!!” by Dayglow (00:00): The Imperfects soundtrack song opens the episode. Juan talks to Tilda in a vehicle. The characters joke about Owen Schultz (Wesley MacInnes).
  • “Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival (00:07): Tilda and Juan enter a convenience store. Music plays from a stereo system. The clerk complains about “more tourists.”
  • “Oh!” by The Linda Lindas (00:38): Isabel transforms into Sydney. Juan and company react. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Imperfects Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6 “Lest Ye Become a Monster”

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  • “You Need to Calm Down” by Taylor Swift (00:00): A title graphic appears. The Imperfects soundtrack song continues as Tilda and Juan talk about Sydney and Isabel. Abbi chimes in with a thought about justifying murder.
  • “KARATE” by BABYMETAL (00:24): Abbi looks after an ailing Hannah Moore (Celina Martin). Juan and Tilda look at each other. The music plays as the main protagonists leave Hannah by herself.
  • “BABYMETAL” by The Marias (00:38): Juan anticipates a medical procedure. Tilda and Abbi don’t seem excited. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Imperfects Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7 “Cure All”

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  • “Devil I Know” by Allie X (00:00): The Imperfects soundtrack song opens the episode. A couple argues about a trip to Europe. A shadowy figure lurks nearby.
  • “Up in Flames” by Caveboy (00:10): Tilda speaks with P.J. (Jedidiah Goodacre). The music plays as the characters kiss. Tilda says that Juan is just a friend.
  • “TBA” by TBA (00:24): The song scores a car sequence. Abbi talks about her background. Juan listens and learns more about his fellow monster.
  • “Love Is Pain” by FINNEAS (00:38): Abbi finishes a conversation with Hannah. The Imperfects soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Juan asks Darcy not to move out.
  • “A Good Song Never Dies” by Saint Motel (00:40): Agent Sponson sits in his vehicle. Blood drips from the head of Nathaniel Lang (Kai Bradbury). The song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Imperfects Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8 “The Devil You Know”

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  • “WE DON’T CARE” by Charmaine feat. Haviah Mighty (00:00): The Imperfects soundtrack song opens the episode The music plays briefly. Sydney works in a lab.
  • “Come Back to Life” by The Zolas (00:06): A transition sequence begins. Tilda, Abbi and Juan arrive in Flat Creek, Idaho. The characters talk about scientists.
  • “Only Time Makes It Human” by King Princess (00:13): The track scores a hotel room sequence. Tilda starts a party. She drinks alcohol with Abbi and Juan.
  • “I Know (Rise Recording)” by King Princess & Fiona Apple (00:15): A hotel room sequence continues. The Imperfects soundtrack song plays as Juan thanks Tilda for not hurting Nate. Music plays from a stereo system.
  • “Tmrw.” by Milk & Bone (00:21): Tilda leaves a hotel room. Juan reads a note and walks outside. Tilda flees in a vehicle with Dr. Sarkov.
  • “Enter Sandman” by Alessia Cara & The Warning (00:41): Abbi decides to fix problems on her own. Dr. Sarkov talks to Tilda about his master plan. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Imperfects Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 9 “All Monsters Attack”

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  • TBA” by TBA (00:09): Juan receives a phone call from his brother. The Imperfects soundtrack song plays from a vehicle driven by Alejandro (Diego Stredel). Juan receives details about a birthday party for his niece.
  • “99 Luftballons” by Nena (00:41): Dr. Sarkov shoots Tilda and punches Sydney. He sighs and says, “This will all be over soon.” The song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Imperfects Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 10 “Destroy All Monsters”

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  • “Cannonball” by The Breeders (00:04): Tilda and Abbi finish a conversation with Agent Sponson. The Imperfects soundtrack song plays during the title sequence. The music drops as Sydney wakes up in a vehicle.
  • “Skeletons” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs (00:22): Tilda meets with Juan. She tells him that he is finally cured. Juan suggests that he can’t stop Dr. Sarkov.
  • “Don’t Die” by NOBRO (00:33): The song scores a “3 Months Later” sequence. Tilda narrates about her personality. She helps a female monster fend off an aggressive male human.
  • “Time to Pretend” by MGMT (00:34): Tilda speaks with a red-headed monster. She learns about a “Banshee Girl” comic for the first time. Tilda looks at Juan’s latest graphic novel.
  • “Personal Jesus” by Depeche Mode (00:42): Sydney talks with Dr. Hallenbeck (Rhys Nicholson). It’s revealed that she is actually Isabel. The Imperfects soundtrack song scores the season’s final moments and end credits.

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.