The Umbrella Academy, Netflix’s new show, features an amazing soundtrack and that is why we have compiled a list of all the songs from season 1. This TV series is based on the comic book by Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba.
The Umbrella Academy is about a group of seven children who were born on the same day with extraordinary capabilities. A billionaire decides to adopt all of them and train them further to save the world. One by one, each of them choose different paths.
They are reunited after years when their father (the billionaire) dies. But, they realise they have something bigger to deal with altogether.
The soundtrack of the Umbrella Academy feels like an eclectic mix. It features classic songs by The Doors and Nina Simone and also newer hits like ‘Run Boy Run’ by Woodkid. So, let’s take a look at all the songs that you will or might have come across the show.
Episode 1: We only see each other at weddings and funerals.
The Kinks – ‘Picture Book’ – When the babies are brought at the Academy.
Fitz and the Tantrums – ‘The Walker’ – The flashback when Umbrella Academy deals with the bank robbers.
Tiffany – ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’ – The Academy members dance to Luther’s record in different rooms of the Academy.
They Might Be Giants – ‘Istanbul (Not Constantinople) – The donut shop fight scene between Five and the gunmen.
Episode 2: Run Boy Run
Woodkid – ‘Run Boy Run’ – When Five runs back to the Academy.
Adam Ant – ‘Goody Two Shoes’ – Klaus gets high.
Queen – ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ – Five fights Hazel and Cha-Cha in the departmental store.
Paloma Faith – “Never Tear Us Apart” – Five finds his siblings lying under the debris in the apocalypse.
Episode 3: Extra Ordinary
The Yardbirds – ‘Lost Woman’ – Vanya writes her book.
The Hollies – ‘We’re Through’ – Hazel and Cha-Cha find their way into the Academy
Nina Simone – ‘Sinnerman’ – Luther, Allison and Diego fight Hazel and Cha-Cha.
Episode 4: Man on the Moon
Morcheeba – ‘Blood Like Lemonade’ – Luther’s morning routine.
Tom Swoon – ‘Shingaling’ – Hazel and Cha-Cha get high and start a fire in the lab.
David Gray – ‘This Year’s Love’ – Diego finds Patch at the motel.
Episode 5: Number Five
Noel Gallagher’s High-Flying Birds – ‘In The Heat of the Moment’ – Five finds himself alone in the apocalypse.
Big Thief – ‘Mary’ – Klaus returns to the bus.
Don McGinnis – ‘Memory Bound’ – Klaus and Diego fight at the VFA against the Marines.
The Turtles – ‘Happy Together’ – The Ending montage.
Episode 6: The day that wasn’t
The Doors – ‘Soul Kitchen’ – Klaus and Dave go dancing and have a good time
Toploader – ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’ – Allison and Luther dance in a dream sequence.
Gin Wigmore – ‘Kill of the Night’ – Five intercepts the message and tampers with it.
Episode 7: The day that was
Gerard Way – ‘One’ – Harold Jenkins’ backstory is revealed.
Radiohead – ‘Exit Music (For a Film)’ – The Ending montage.
Episode 8: I heard a rumour
Lena Thorne – ‘Stormy Weather’ – Allison tells Claire (her daughter) a bedtime story.
Mary J. Blige – ‘Stay With Me’ – Cha-Cha searches the donut shop to find Hazel’s whereabouts.
Hooverphonic – ‘Mad About You’ – The Academy finds Allison at the cabin.
Episode 9: Changes
Traditional French Children’s Song – ‘Lundi Matin’ – Seven refuses to eat her oatmeal.
Lesley Gore – Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows’ – A fight between Hazel and Cha-Cha.
Smith Westerns – ‘All Die Young’ – Five takes Dolores home.
Episode 10: The White Violin
Heart – ‘Barracuda’ – Vanya returns to her own apartment.
Bay City Rollers – ‘Saturday Night’ – The shoot-out in the bowling alley
Gerard Way (feat. Ray Toro) – ‘Hazy Shade of Winter’ – End credits.
