2020s

Soundtracks of Television: ‘A Nearly Normal Family’

A Nearly Normal Family Soundtrack - Every Song in the 2023 Netflix Miniseries

The A Nearly Normal Family soundtrack includes music by Santigold, Agnes Obel and Teddybears. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Hans Jörnlind and Anna Platt’s 2023 Netflix miniseries. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more soundtrack song listings, and then browse cast and character guides in the Know the Cast section.

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A Nearly Normal Family stars Alexandra Karlsson Tyrefors as Stella Sandell, a 19-year-old sexual assault survivor. Björn Bengtsson co-stars as Adam Sandell, a pastor for the Church of Sweden and the protagonist’s loving father. The storyline follows Stella as she stands trial for killing a cryptocurrency entrepreneur. Composer Uno Helmersson (Armadillo) scored the Netflix series; music supervisors Fatima Ornette Lutti (Snabba Cash) and Jenny Ring picked the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in A Nearly Normal Family, an adaptation of M.T. Edvardsson’s 2018 novel.

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A Nearly Normal Family Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 1

A Nearly Normal Family Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Episode 1

  • “Savant” by ViVii (00:17): Stella looks for Amina (Melisa Ferhatovic). The A Nearly Normal Family soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Stella talks to Amina during a bathroom scene.
  • “Hey Boy” by Swingfly (00:18): Stella celebrates her birthday. She navigates a bar with Amina. Music plays from a speaker system.
  • “Krossa alla fönster” by Maskinen (00:20): A bar scene continues. Stella stands by herself. Amina talks to a bar patron.
  • “Run to Your Mama” by Goat (00:21): Stella meets Chris (Christian Fandango Sundgren). The A Nearly Normal Family soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Stella travels in a vehicle with Chris.
  • “Kicking Down Doors” by Santigold (00:23): Stella talks to Chris at an art gallery. The track continues during a transition scene. Stella arrives at a night club with Chris.
  • “Sky Runner” by Hallmore (00:24): Stella switches clothes with a bar patron. The music continues during a transition scene. Stella dances with Chris.
  • “Hög Standard” by Peps Blodsband (00:26): A “Six Weeks Later” sequence begins. The music accompanies an interior scene. Adam (Björn Bengtsson) prepares a meal.

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A Nearly Normal Family Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 2

A Nearly Normal Family Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Episode 2

  • Brother Sparrow” by Agnes Obel (00:15): Stella receives a social media notification about Chris. The A Nearly Normal Family soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Stella hangs out with Amina.
  • “Summer of 99” by Alba August (00:17): Stella talks to Amina about Chris. She prepares for a date. Stella tries on various outfits.

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A Nearly Normal Family Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 3

A Nearly Normal Family Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Episode 3

  • Wishful Thinking” by Augustine (00:07): Stella makes plans with Amina. The A Nearly Normal Family soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Stella rides a train and meets with Chris.

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A Nearly Normal Family Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 4

A Nearly Normal Family Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Episode 4

  • Tjejerna Tjejerna Tjejerna” by Cleo & Academics (00:23): The A Nearly Normal Family soundtrack song accompanies an interior scene. Stella looks at her reflection in a mirror. Music plays from a speaker system.
  • “Rooftops” by Emily Taylor, Robert C.E. Bagshaw & Tara Chinn (00:25): Stella spots Chris. She enters a bar with Amina. Stella confronts Chris about seeing an “old mate.”
  • “What’s Your Problem?” by Teddybears feat. Baby Trish (00:26): Stella talks to Beatrice (Stella Fadel) about Chris. The track continues during a transition scene. Beatrice takes a photo of Stella, Amina and Chris.

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A Nearly Normal Family Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 5

A Nearly Normal Family Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Episode 5

  • “Makeba” by Jain (00:36): Stella enters a bar and looks for Amina. The A Nearly Normal Family soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Stella navigates a crowd while wearing a hoodie.
  • “Grill Match” by Marla Martinez (00:37): Stella finishes a conversation with Beatrice. She enters a bar. Music plays from the speaker system.
  • “Wipe Out” by Young Gods (00:39): Stella arrives at Chris’ home. She pounds on a door. Music plays briefly as Stella waits for an answer from Chris.

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A Nearly Normal Family Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 6

A Nearly Normal Family Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Episode 6

  • “Wipe Out” by Young Gods (00:21): Stella enters Chris’ home. The A Nearly Normal Family soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. The track is featured again at 00:36.
  • One Life” by Caleb Hawley (00:25): The music accompanies a bar scene. Amina sends a text message and drinks a glass of wine. She talks to Chris.
  • ’til the Sunrise” by KTB (00:26): Amina sends a text message. She reacts to a passive sexual advance from Chris. The A Nearly Normal Family soundtrack song fades as Amina drinks a drugged glass of wine.

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