Get Your Walkman Ready! Cruel Summer Has an Excellent '90s Soundtrack

Published on June 9, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Set in 1993, 1994, and 1995, Freeform's Cruel Summer delightfully delivers when it comes to the nostalgia factor. In addition to chunky platform shoes and grungy plaid fits, the thrilling series brings us back to the '90s with an incredible soundtrack for the pop-rock inclined. From The Cranberries' "Zombie" to Mazzy Star's "Fade Into You," the music definitely captures the show's stew of emotions, which range from unadulterated teen angst to fluffy puppy love as Jeanette Turner's story unfolds. So get your headphones ready, and pretend that you're headbanging to your Walkman — we've rounded up all of the songs from Cruel Summer in one convenient place ahead!

"Dreams" by Gabrielle

"I Wanna Be Down" by Brandy

"Take Five" by Northside

"Dreams" by The Cranberries

"I Never Saw You Cry" by Susan Voelz

"Free Your Mind" by En Vogue

"Supreme Nothing" by Tiger Trap

"Stupid Girl" by Garbage

"Shy Kind" by Owen Chaim and Terrell Burt feat. Aika Zabala

"You & Me" by Tiger Trap

"Zombie" by The Cranberries

"Inside My Radio" by Steven Vaus

"Rebel Girl" by Raelyn Nelson Band

"Zombie" by Damned Anthem

"Everywhere I Go" by The Muffs

"Respect Yourself" by Cottage Sounds Unlimited

"Enemy" by Jennifer Tefft

"Sure Feels Nice" by Fastgun

"Fade Into You" by Mazzy Star

"Fade Into You" by Bleach Bath

"She" by Marie Gallo

"Danger" by UXB

"Thursday" by 99 Tales

"Beautiful Girl" by INXS

"Come Undone" by Carina Round feat. Aidan Hawken

"Two Princes" by Spin Doctors

"I Walk Alone" by Mecca Normal

"Weak" by Skunk Anansie

"All Over but the Shouting" by Steve Vaus

"What's Up" by 4 Non Blondes

"Queenie" by Bratmobile

"Can I Kick It?" by Lowdown Brass Band

"Low" by Cracker

"Screen" by Brad

"Signals You Send" by Swim

"We'll Get Through" by The Slugs

"Today" by Olivia Holt

"Wonderwall" by Zella Day

"Nightfall" by 99 Tales

"Me & Her" by Heavens to Betsy

"Groove Is in the Heart" by Deee Lite

"Where Is My Mind" by Corey Landis

"Linger" by The Cranberries

"Laid" by James

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Get Your Walkman Ready! Cruel Summer Has an Excellent '90s Soundtrack

"Dreams" by Gabrielle

"I Wanna Be Down" by Brandy

"Take Five" by Northside

"Dreams" by The Cranberries

"I Never Saw You Cry" by Susan Voelz

"Free Your Mind" by En Vogue

"Supreme Nothing" by Tiger Trap

"Stupid Girl" by Garbage

"Shy Kind" by Owen Chaim and Terrell Burt feat. Aika Zabala

"You & Me" by Tiger Trap

"Zombie" by The Cranberries

"Inside My Radio" by Steven Vaus

"Rebel Girl" by Raelyn Nelson Band

"Zombie" by Damned Anthem

"Everywhere I Go" by The Muffs

"Respect Yourself" by Cottage Sounds Unlimited

"Enemy" by Jennifer Tefft

"Sure Feels Nice" by Fastgun

"Fade Into You" by Mazzy Star

"Fade Into You" by Bleach Bath

"She" by Marie Gallo

"Danger" by UXB

"Thursday" by 99 Tales

"Beautiful Girl" by INXS

"Come Undone" by Carina Round feat. Aidan Hawken

"Two Princes" by Spin Doctors

"I Walk Alone" by Mecca Normal

"Weak" by Skunk Anansie

"All Over but the Shouting" by Steve Vaus

"What's Up" by 4 Non Blondes

"Queenie" by Bratmobile

"Can I Kick It?" by Lowdown Brass Band

"Low" by Cracker

"Screen" by Brad

"Signals You Send" by Swim

"We'll Get Through" by The Slugs

"Today" by Olivia Holt

"Wonderwall" by Zella Day

"Nightfall" by 99 Tales

"Me & Her" by Heavens to Betsy

"Groove Is in the Heart" by Deee Lite

"Where Is My Mind" by Corey Landis

"Linger" by The Cranberries

"Laid" by James

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