The second season of Netflix's Monsters, from creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, shifts its subject from Jeffrey Dahmer to Lyle and Erik Menéndez. Following the success of Evan Peters' work with the first iteration, this season centers on the infamous brothers who in 1989 shocked the world by brutally murdering their parents, José and Kitty Menéndez, inside their Beverly Hills home. Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch play the Menéndez brothers in this gripping new series.
Who composed the soundtrack for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story?
Thomas Newman and his daughter, Julia Newman, have composed the score for the series. Thomas is known for his iconic work in films like Shawshank Redemption, Skyfall, American Beauty, and The Green Mile. Julia previously worked as a composer with him on Ryan Murphy's Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.
However, not every track in the series will appear on screen; there are also some classic '90s tracks with an old-school touch, making listeners more nostalgic than ever. Here's everything you need to know about the soundtracks in the new Netflix series.
What other songs feature in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story?
Along with the original score for the show, the series includes an expertly blended collection of pop hits used throughout its nine episodes. From the catchy beats of Milli Vanilli to the smooth melodic sounds of Kenny G, the soundtrack includes a diverse collection of memorable hits. Not only do these tracks help to amp up the atmosphere in each episode and give the audience a nostalgic nod to the era of the show, but they also help to add deeper layers to the gritty narrative. Check out the episodic breakdown of the full soundtrack over here, to get a detailed view:
Episode one:
‘Songbird’ – Kenny G
‘Girl You Know It’s True’ – Milli Vanilli
‘Girl I’m Gonna Miss You’ – Milli Vanilli
‘Blame It On The Rain’ – Milli Vanilli
Episode two:
‘Ice Ice Baby’ – Vanilla Ice
Episode three:
‘Dirty Cash (Money Talks)’ – The Adventures Of Stevie V
‘The Power’ – Snap!
Episode four:
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Episode five:
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Episode six:
‘Don’t Dream It’s Over’ – Crowded House
Episode seven:
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Episode eight:
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Episode nine:
‘Girl I’m Gonna Miss You’ – Milli Vanilli
There are some more tracks used as official background music for the show:
- North Elm
- Hum
- Baijiu
- Hotel Bel Air
- Leslie
- Goodbye Dominique
- They Didn't Look Real
- August 20
- I Love You Daddy
- Haha
- Shotgun Murders
- Stop Like You Promised
- You Adored Me
- Apology Tour
- Alpha Romeo
- Hangman
- Flor
- Hey Mafia
- Tony
- Christmas
- Rubik's Cube
- Beverly Hills
- The Gas Chamber
- Judelon Rats
- Norma
- Ice Cream
- Suicide Note
- Jerome
- White Bronco
- The Juice
- Skeleton
- C. Gessler
- Buckshot
- Anna
- Saw You One
- Tequila Sunrise
- Chum
Where to watch Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story?
The new season of Monsters along with the previous one is available to watch only on Netflix. For those who do not have a subscription, it costs 6.99$ / month for the ad-supported package.
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