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 Jรถrnlind and Anna Plattโ€™s 2023 Netflix miniseries. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more soundtrack song listings, and then browseย 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. Bjรถrn 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. Hereโ€™s every song in A Nearly Normal Family, an adaptation of M.T. Edvardssonโ€™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 fรถnster” 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.
  • “Hรถgย Standard” by Peps Blodsband (00:26): A “Six Weeks Later” sequence begins. The music accompanies an interior scene. Adam (Bjรถrn 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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