Being based on a best-selling novel is one thing, but Prime Video's We Were Liars is also home to a wide selection of songs, which accompany its twisted plotline.

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With the likes of HAIM, The Naked and Famous and alt-J all featuring on the tracklist, there are plenty of notable tunes underpinning many of the show's most dramatic moments, with music supervisor Chris Mollere admitting that the music is also an integral part of the narrative.

Speaking ahead of the release of the series, Mollere said: "I approached it as if the soundtrack were another character, which it is, and one that could carry emotion across generations.

"We pulled from all corners of the musical spectrum, creating a kaleidoscopic soundscape that mirrors the depth and diversity of the story.

"Whether you’re into indie rock, pop, nostalgic throwbacks, epic songs, or sweeping cinematic tunes, there’s something in the mix for everyone. It’s not just background music, it’s part of the storytelling fabric."

Speaking of the end result of the soundtrack, Mollere went on: "The result is a soundtrack that isn’t confined by a single genre or era. It’s layered, emotionally rich, and feels like a living, breathing part of the world we built.

"For us, when the music feels like a character of its own, we know we’re in the right place."

But what tracks and artists were featured? Read on for the full soundtrack to We Were Liars.

We Were Liars soundtrack: Full list of songs in Prime Video drama

Caitlin FitzGerald as Penny, Candice King as Bess and Mamie Gummer as Carrie in We Were Liars sitting on sunchairs, facing the sea and wearing sunglasses, chatting with wine.
Caitlin FitzGerald as Penny, Candice King as Bess and Mamie Gummer as Carrie in We Were Liars. Prime Video

Episode 1 - Tell Me Sweet Little Lies

  • What's the Rumpus? - Jack White
  • Forever - HAIM
  • Young Blood - The Naked and Famous
  • Same Days - J Roddy Walston and the Business
  • Home - Good Neighbours
  • 1950 - King Princess
  • Good Time - The Fancee & Born Runner
  • Who We Are - Hozier

Episode 2 - Wrap Her Up in a Package of Lies

  • Boys & Girls - Conan Gray
  • Wasteland - Marie Naffah
  • Happy Together - Why Mona
  • One Way Out - Robin Sol
  • Tapestry - Carole King
  • Terrible Love - Birdy

Episode 3 - The Ties Were Black, the Lies Were White

  • Days Move Slow - Bully
  • Satanist - boygenius
  • Gold Angel - Minke
  • Waves - Daniel Seavey
  • Another Day in Paradise - CAT VS CAT & JOYNER
  • Love Chord - Paco Angel

Episode 4 - The Fourth of You Lie

  • Crash Course - Blu DeTiger & Biig Piig
  • American Girl - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
  • Numb - Marshmello & Khalid
  • U&Me - alt-J
  • Linger - The Cranberries
Candice King, Caitlin FitzGerald, Mamie Gummer, Joseph Zada, Esther McGregor, Shubham Maheshwari in We Were Liars.
Candice King, Caitlin FitzGerald, Mamie Gummer, Joseph Zada, Esther McGregor, Shubham Maheshwari in We Were Liars. Prime Video

Episode 5 - Lying Together in a Silver Lining

  • Happy - Something Corporate & Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
  • Could Be Good - Kat Cunning
  • Lost at Sea - Rob Grant & Lana Del Rey
  • Fire Rising - Trace & SweetBaby
  • Stardust - Cary Brothers

Episode 6 - When Lies Give You Lemons

  • Feel It All - Jordan Frye
  • F**k the Bourgeoisie - Feral
  • Draggin' the Line - Tommy James & The Shondells
  • Yellow - Pete & Sara
  • Screaming Underwater - Sanders Bohlke

Episode 7 - Everybody Knows That the Captain Lied

  • Eat Your Young - Hozier
  • Old Time Rock & Roll - Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
  • Pteryla - Lowswimmer & Novo Amor

Episode 8 - My Friends Are Lying in the Sun

  • We Are Young - Fun.
  • DOING IT AGAIN BABY - girl in red
  • Burning - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
  • You Are a Memory (Slowed + Reverb) - Message to Bears
  • Saturn - Sleeping at Last
  • On My Own - Brynn Elliott
  • Time Will Tell - Audrey Ethel

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Morgan CormackDrama Writer

Morgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming. She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer. Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer, she possesses a BA in English Literature.

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