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Sally Rooney's novel Normal People has been turned into a hugely popular TV series - and there's a fantastic soundtrack to match.
Set in the Irish countryside and the streets of Dublin, the story follows Connell and Marianne from school to university as they fall in and out of love and come of age in the process.
Turning such a popular book into a TV series can always be problematic, especially if fans don't feel the on screen story does the novel justice, but the twelve part BBC series has been a huge success and it's wonderfully produced soundtrack is a moving collection of instrumental and atmospheric tracks.
Spread over twelve episodes, the soundtrack is an eclectic mix of sounds from a variety of artists including Selena Gomez, Imogen Heap, Elliott Smith, Nick Drake, London Grammar and Billy Ocean.
Here's a full list of every song from the Normal People soundtrack and a link to listen to each one:
Connell and Marianne start a secret affair at school.
'Never Ending Circles' - CHVRCHES
Super Silly - Hate Dah
As the pair's secret affair heats up, outside pressures start to affect their fledgling relationship.
'Did It To Myself' - Orla Gartland
'Men Behind The Wire' - The Barleycorn
Imogen Heap - Hide And Seek (Official Video)
Connell betrays himself and Marianne, causing her to retreat further from school life.
'Gimme Life' - TNAN, Victoria Liv
London Grammar - Hey Now [Official Video]
The pair start college and find their roles reversed, Connell is lonely and Marianne blossoms at Trinity.
'Atomos XI' - A Winged Victory For The Sullen
'Dogwood Blossom' - Fionn Regan
'Talk About Nothing' - Cadre Cola
'Deep Blue' - Mango X Mathman, Lisa Hannigan
'Drop' - Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions
'Highs and Lows' - August Roads
Only You
Connell struggles to join Marianne's social circles and she in turn start to reconsider her relationship with Gareth.
'Dance 4 Sorrow' - Francis Lung
'Make You Feel My Love' - Ane Brun
Fionn Regan - Dogwood Blossom
Connell and Marianne start to withdraw from on another when Connell loses his job.
'I'm Happy Without You' - Ann Byers
'It's Alright' - Deluch, Strange Boy
'We Played Some Open Chords' - A Winged Victory For The Sullen
♫ We Played Some Open Chords And Rejoiced, For The Earth Had Circled The Sun Yet Another Year
Time has moved on and the pair realise that they broke up over a misunderstanding.
'It's Ok With Me' - Broadway Express
Connell and Marianne unite in Italy on holiday and her relationship with Jamie is at an all time low.
'Dandelion' - Jealous Of The Birds
'Love Will Tear Us Apart' - Nerina Pallot
Jealous of the Birds - Dandelion [Official Audio]
Marianne is in an unfulfilling relationship in Sweden while Connell and Helen's relationship continues to grow.
'Scene Suspended' - Jon Hopkins
Selena Gomez - Rare (Official Music Video)
Connell struggles with depression in Dublin and Marianne becomes his support network from abroad.
'Love Really Hurts Without You' - Billy Ocean
'Everything I am Is Yours' - Villagers
'Funeral Dark' - Stephen Rennicks
Billy Ocean - Love Really Hurts Without You (Official Audio)
As Connell and Marianne enjoy being friends once more, a fight with her brother gives her a shock.
'Breathe' - Camelphat, Cristophe, Jem Cooke
Connell and Marianne are back at Trinity and in love, but how the relationship develops remains to be seen...
'The Subterranean Heat' - Mount Alaska
'No Such Thing' - Yumi And The Weather
'Dogwood Blossom' - Fionn Regan
Normal People Trailer (Official) • A Hulu Original