Hitting the waves to rave reviews right now on Netflix is ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’, a chilling story that snakes its way under your skin amid an extraordinary soundtrack screaming suspense in the narration of the show.
The film stars mainstream Emma Myers—known for her role as Enid Sinclair in “Wednesday”—as Pip Fitz-Amobi, a teenage detective fighting through onerous odds to break a murder case that has long haunted her high school, spiralling around the case for five years now. With a playlist that doesn’t stop thrilling, the show brings to life Holly Jackson’s best-selling Y.A. novel through a combination of mystery and drama.
‘A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder’ – Official Trailer
‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ not only captures the imagination across the six episodes but also features a soundtrack that is as varied and engaging as the plot. Each episode has a meticulous choice in the selection of tracks from pop anthemsT5R3 to classic soul.
The musical context sets up these high-octane emotive walls of sound for Pip’s journey. Here’s what the main songs sound like in each episode:
Here’s the full soundtrack:1
Episode 1
- ‘The Feminine Urge’ by The Last Dinner Party
- ‘Chances’ by Kaytranada
- ‘A New Error’ by Moderat
- ‘In the Big Mood’ by BBC Big Band
- ‘Gunshot’ by Lykke Li
Episode 2
- ‘Seize the Power’ by Yonaka
- ‘To Rage’ by Daughter
- ‘Wet Dream’ by Wet Leg
- ‘Me and the Devil’ by Gil Scott-Heron
- ‘Midnight’ by Siobhan Sainte
Episode 3
- Sail’ by AWOLNATION
- ‘Guillotine’ by mansionair x NoM
- ‘Funnel of Love’ by SQÜRL (feat. Madeline Follin)
Episode 4
- ‘Selfish Soul’ by Sudan Archives
- ‘Since Last Wednesday’ by Highasakite
- ‘I’m Coming Home’ by Brandis and Tarlton
- ‘Take Care’ by Beach House
- ‘You Should See Me in a Crown’ by Billie Eilish
Episode 5
- ‘Pump’ by Chris Lorenzo
- ‘5 In the Morning’ by Charli XCX
- ‘Concrete Over Water’ by Jockstrap
- ‘The Whole Universe Wants to’ by Fever Ray
Episode 6
- ‘Keep the Streets Empty for Me’ by Fever Ray
- ‘Out of Control’ by The Chemical Brothers
- ‘A New Error- ‘Moderat
- ‘Coffee’ by Sylvan Esso
- ‘Anyone Who Knows What Love Is’ by Irma Thomas
‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ soundtrack adds a different layer to the show, which casts undercurrents of suspense or emotional depths. ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ not only bequeaths listeners with a well-tailored storyline but also provides a sound that people will remember with every episode.
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