Big Little Lies season 2 soundtrack: every song featured in episodes 1-7

Thankfully, she's back to her old tricks immediately in season 2, spinning some cracking tunes within the first few minutes.

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Thematically-linked needle drops are key to director Jean-Marc Vallée's style, which is seamlessly maintained by incoming director Andrea Arnold.

We've put together a list of all the songs featured in the season so far. Check out our playlist below (we'll be updating it every week) followed by a breakdown of every song in the episode - and if you fancy buying the album for Big Little Lies head over here.

EPISODE 1

Michael Kiwanuka - Cold Little Heart

The show's theme song, which plays over a new credits sequence - and what a banger it is. Glad to have it back.

The Spinners - I'll Be Around

In a classic Big Little Lies moment, Chloe picks this funky r&b track out on her iPod on the drive to school.

Jimmy Ruffins - What Becomes of the Broken-hearted?

This plays as Renata pulls into her driveway.

Diana Ross - It's My House

An '80s pop classic, which plays during Renata's magazine cover shoot in her house. (Get it?)

Sufjan Stevens - Mystery of Love

Fans of Luca Gaudagnino's Call Me By Your Name will recognise this Oscar-nominated love song, written for the film by folk singer Sufjan Stevens. It plays as Jane dances joyously on the beach.

Portishead - The Rip

This plays as Madeline confronts Abigail about her decision to skip college.

The Avener & Phoebe Kildeer - Fade Out Lines

A house track which is playing in the background of a restaurant where Celeste and Jane meet.

Cassandra Wilson - Harvest Moon (Neil Young cover)

A haunting rendition of the classic from the Harvest album. It plays over a flashback to better times for Celeste and Perry, and as the family eat dinner together before Mary Louse screams.

Sinead O'Conner - All Apologies (Nirvana cover)

Another beautiful cover. This time the Irish singer slows down Kurt Cobain's dark hit from Nevermind. It plays as Celeste sketches a man (who looks a lot like Perry) surrounded by snakes.

EPISODE 2 (Major spoilers below)

Neil Young - Down by the River

This track from Neil Young and Crazy Horse features as Celeste drifts off in her car at the beginning of the episode.

Brenton Wood - Great Big Bundle of Love

This soul number plays as Bonnie and Skye are in the car on the way to school.

Charles Bradley Feat Menahan Street Band - Let Love Stand A Chance

Let Love Stand A Chance plays while Bonnie and Jane do yoga.

Alpha - Somewhere Not Here

This plays as Celeste reminisces about an early date with Perry.

Elle King - Good Thing Gone

The track plays as Abigail and Madeline chat in the kitchen, when Ed walks in and overhears Abigail mention her mother's affair with the theatre director.

Sufjan Stevens - Redford (For Yia-Yia and Pappou)

Sufjan's mournful instrumental track plays over the final scene.

Villagers - Wonder of You (Elvis Cover)

The inclusion of this version of Elvis' Wonder of You is particularly bittersweet, as it is the song that Ed sung for Madeline (though his vocals were really that of Villagers frontman Conor O'Brien) at trivia night at the end of season 2. Here, it plays over the credits, after Ed had told Madeline that their marriage is over, following the revelation of adultery.

EPISODE 3 (mild spoilers below)

Cigarettes After Sex - Keep On Loving You

This song plays as Madeline and Abigail chat in Abigail's room.

Mojave 3 - Bluebird of Happiness

Plays as Jane gets into her car.

Massive Attack - Karmacoma

This heavy track plays as Renata's husband Gordon sits with his toy train set.

Cowboy Junkies - Dreaming My Dreams With You

This plays during the closing scene.

EPISODE 4 (mild spoilers below)

Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together

Drake sampled this track on his ubiquitous hit Hotline Bling. It plays as the Big Little Ladies and their kids carve pumpkins in the kitchen.

The Bee Gees - How Deep is Your Love?

The Bee Gees classic plays at Amabella's party.

Donna Summer - Lucky

This disco banger comes on the stereo system at the party.

The Tramps - Disco Inferno

The band at Amabella's birthday party play a version of this tune.

EPISODE 5

Donnie & Joe Emerson - Baby

Plays while Madeline and Ed are in the car together, and over the end credits.

Aretha Franklin - A Change Is Gonna Come

Plays as Ed and His daughter hug it out in the kitchen.

Chicago - If You Leave Me Now

Zoey gets her class to sing along with this to help with their sleep apnea.

Sparklehorse - It's A Wonderful Life

Plays as Corey as Jane kiss in the living room.

My Morning Jacket - Victory Dance

Plays over the closing scenes.

EPISODE 6

Golden Boy With Miss Kittin - Rippin Kittin

Plays as Jane drives to meet Corey.

Ann Peebles - Until You Came Into My Life

This soulful track plays as Ed and Madeline chat in the kitchen.

Placebo - Running Up That Hill

This dark cover of Kate Bush's song plays as Ed sits in a restaurant.

Roy Orbison - It's Over

Plays as Jane visits Mary Louise, and over the end credits.

Patti Smith - Everybody Wants To Rule The World

This cover of the Tears For Fears classic plays as Madeline dances in her wedding dress.

Elizabeth Cotten - Shake Sugaree

Plays as Bonnie sits in the hospital with her mother.

EPISODE 7

Janis Joplin - Piece of My Heart (cover)

Abigail and Chloe listen to this song while eating breakfast as Ed boxes outside.

Gloria Ann Taylor - Deep Inside of You

Plays when Madeline is in the kitchen with Chloe, wondering where she got sugary cereal from.

Leon Bridges - That Was Yesterday

This new track from the young soul singer - who featured a few times in season 1 - plays when Madeline and Ed renew their vows.

Willie Nelson and Paula Nelson - Have You ever Seen The Rain

Celeste sings along to this song after the trial.

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