The Duffer Brothers have delivered yet another winner, but this time from the executive producers’ chair. The Broughs on Netflix, which follows the same DNA as the Hawkins tale, Stranger Things, has garnered much praise and critical acclaim for bringing together such a phenomenal cast and giving them a witty and emotionally deep narrative to weave magic. However, the most striking feature of the show, which was initially used as a storytelling device but has now taken the shape of a character of its own, is the soundtrack of the show.

The music, especially by Bruce Springsteen, has become the soul of the show that takes the character's emotions and amplifies them for the audience, and the music supervisor for the show explains how.

Nora Felder, the Emmy-winning music supervisor of the series, claims that she and co-showrunners Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews went through at least 100 concepts before settling on 'Thunder Road' as the song that would serve as a recurring theme between Sam (Alfred Molina) and his late wife, Lilly (Jane Kaczmarek).

Season 1 of The Boroughs is interwoven with the song, which Felder characterizes as significant on numerous levels. In the first episode, Sam relives the bittersweet experience of dancing with Lilly before she passes out when he hears 'Thunder Road' over the speakers in The Boroughs' front office. The '70s hit song highlights Sam's heartfelt farewell to his wife in the conclusion, and he also sings a karaoke rendition of it in Episode 7.

Just as the first season ends and the main characters are all busy making their own plans for a happy life ahead, the uplifting anthem 'Born to Run,' which is the title track of Springsteen's third studio album (which also included 'Thunder Road'), plays as the credits roll. According to Felder, Born to Run gave them the right note to end things for the characters that are now beaming with new energy as the first season draws to a close.

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Anyhow, the soundtrack for The Boroughs also features some of the classics by other great artists.

Season 1 of The Boroughs includes iconic songs by Bill Withers, Santana, The Lovin' Spoonful, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, Heart, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and the legendary David Bowie, in addition to Bruce Springsteen. The use of Bowie's 1975 track 'Golden Years' to open the show has proven to be an excellent choice, as the viewers liked it very much.

All in all, Nora Felder's music placement for The Boroughs has worked out great in favor of the show and has given the fans something to talk about even after the conclusion of its first season. Bruce Springsteen's 'Thunder Road' has particularly become the sound of the show. The music choices for this one have surely intrigued viewers about the soundtrack of future seasons (if any).

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What is your favorite song from The Boroughs soundtrack? Do let us know.