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The Inbetweeners Soundtrack
The Inbetweeners title card image, also used as the album cover for The Inbetweeners Soundtrack
Soundtrack album by
The Inbetweeners and various artists
Released2 November 2009
Recorded1980–2009
GenreAlternative rock
punk rock
contemporary R&B
comedy rock
spoken word
Length160 minutes
LabelEMI TV
The Inbetweeners and various artists chronology
The Inbetweeners Soundtrack
(2009) 		The Inbetweeners Movie
(2011)

The Inbetweeners Soundtrack[1] is a compilation album released as the soundtrack album for the British comedy series The Inbetweeners. It was released in November 2009 by EMI Records. It is a double album containing 48 tracks, featuring various artist tracks and sound bites from the first two series of the programme.[2]

Description

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Due to being released in 2009, it only covers the first two series of The Inbetweeners. Its cover is similar to The Inbetweeners Series 1 DVD cover and title screen from all three series.

It features a majority of the tracks from the series. Not included is "Just Like Heaven" by The Cure, which plays during the credits of "The Duke of Edinburgh Awards". Other songs featured in the series are also missing, such as The Drums's "Let's Go Surfing", The Feeling's "Fill My Little World", Razorlight's "Before I Fall to Pieces", The Fratellis "Chelsea Dagger", Calvin Harris's "Acceptable in the 80s", Gorillaz' "Feel Good Inc.", The Ting Tings "That's Not My Name", Girls Aloud's "Something Kinda Ooooh", Sugababes' "Round Round", Rachel Stevens' "Some Girls", Rihanna's "S.O.S", Booty Luv's "Some Kinda Rush", The Ting Tings' "Shut Up and Let Me Go", Booty Luv's "Shine", The Chemical Brothers' "Setting Sun", and Damien Rice's "9 Crimes".

The album features fourteen tracks that are clips (samples) taken from moments in the programme. some are these are featured in The Inbetweeners: Top 10 Moments.

It also features cut-outs of the four main characters in the programme (in box forms), as well as unseen photos and sleeve notes.

Track listing

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Disc one

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  1. "Briefcase" (Dialogue) (from First Day)
  2. "Gone Up In Flames" - by Morning Runner (theme music)
  3. "Don't Look Back Into The Sun" by The Libertines
  4. "Mr Maker" by The Kooks
  5. "Moving to New York " by The Wombats
  6. "Miss Timbs" (Dialogue)
  7. "SexyBack" by Justin Timberlake featuring Timbaland (from Caravan Club)
  8. "Sheila" by Jamie T
  9. "Bumder" (Dialogue) (from Bunk Off)
  10. "Foundations" by Kate Nash
  11. "Fluorescent Adolescent" by Arctic Monkeys
  12. "Love Is An Unfamiliar Name" by The Duke Spirit
  13. "She Knows" by Thom Stone
  14. "She's Got You High" by Mumm-Ra
  15. "Caravan Club" (Dialogue) (from Caravan Club)
  16. "Second, Minute Or Hour" by Jack Peñate
  17. "In Between Days" by The Cure (from Will Gets a Girlfriend)
  18. "I'm a Cuckoo" by Belle & Sebastian
  19. "Friend" (Dialogue) (from Will Gets a Girlfriend)
  20. "Gallery" by Tellison
  21. "She Can Do What She Wants" by Field Music
  22. "You Won't Stop" by New Cassettes
  23. "Business" (Dialogue)
  24. "The Creeps (Get On The Dancefloor)" by Freaks
  25. "Cinema Car" by Transformer
  26. "Elasticity" by Royworld
  27. "A Pessimist Is Never Disappointed" by Theaudience (from Xmas Party)
  28. "Underage Drinkers" (Dialogue)

Disc two

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  1. "Morning Benders" (Dialogue)
  2. "A Whole Child Ago" by Biffy Clyro
  3. "Neil's Lego Collection" (Dialogue)
  4. "Kids With Guns" (Hot Chip Remix) by Gorillaz
  5. "Dance wiv Me" by Dizzee Rascal feat. Calvin Harris & Chrome
  6. "Fish Punch" (Dialogue) (from The Field Trip)
  7. "Latchmere" by The Maccabees
  8. "To Lose My Life" by White Lies
  9. "Girls And Boys In Love" by The Rumble Strips
  10. "Feisty One You Are" (Dialogue) (from The Field Trip)
  11. "Over and Over" by Hot Chip
  12. "Fire Fire" by Sam Isaac
  13. "War of the Worlds" by Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.
  14. "Fit 4 U" by The Young Knives
  15. "Simon At The Disco" (Dialogue)
  16. "About Your Dress" by The Maccabees
  17. "Born In the '70s" by Ed Harcourt
  18. "Drive By" (Dialogue) (from A Night Out in London)
  19. "Cuddle Fuddle" by Passion Pit
  20. "Wild Orphan" by Lloyd Cole
  21. "Jay Gets Dumped" (Dialogue)
  22. "That's Entertainment" by The Jam

References

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The Inbetweeners Soundtrack is a double-disc released in 2009 by , featuring 48 tracks that include songs used in the first two series of the British television The Inbetweeners alongside dialogue clips from the show. The , created by and and broadcast on E4, centers on the awkward and often cringeworthy experiences of four teenage boys navigating life in suburban , caught between nerdy and popular social groups. The soundtrack complements this portrayal by blending contemporary and pop tracks with older classics, capturing the era's youthful energy and the characters' fumbling attempts at maturity. Notable inclusions span artists such as Morning Runner with the theme song "Gone Up in Flames," Kate Nash's "Foundations," ' "Don't Look Back into the Sun," and even a cover of Justin Timberlake's "," interspersed with humorous soundbites like "" and "Bumder" to evoke key episodes. The album received positive reception for its value and nostalgic appeal, earning a 4.3 out of 5 rating from listeners who praised its role in reliving the series' vibe through "great indie-pop songs" and "classic tunes." While a separate was later released for the film , the original album remains tied to the TV show's cultural impact on .

Background

Development and conception

The soundtrack album for the British teen comedy series The Inbetweeners emerged from the increasing popularity of the program's music cues and memorable dialogue snippets, which resonated with audiences during its first season in 2008 and second season in 2009. The second series, which premiered on E4 in April 2009 and drew nearly 1 million viewers for its launch episode, helped solidify the show's and prompted the development of merchandise, including a dedicated . EMI Records took on the role of compiling the album as a commercial extension of the series, selecting tracks that captured the essence of the show's humorous and awkward teenage scenarios. The compilation process began following the conclusion of Series 2 in May 2009, allowing time to assemble material from the first two seasons for a late-year release. To fully represent the series' blend of music and spoken elements, producers opted for a double-CD format containing 48 tracks in total, which integrated full-length songs with 14 short audio clips featuring character dialogue and sound bites. This structure highlighted the soundtrack's dual purpose as both a musical retrospective and a nostalgic audio companion to the show's narrative style.

Relation to the TV series

The TV series employed and alternative music to highlight the awkward and humiliating experiences of its adolescent protagonists, with narrator Will McKenzie's voiceovers frequently alluding to the songs for ironic or poignant effect. This approach captured the mundane yet cringeworthy aspects of British teenage life in the mid-2000s, using tracks to amplify moments of social failure and fleeting triumph. The draws directly from this by assembling songs featured in the first two series, chosen to echo pivotal episodes without disclosing narrative details. For instance, selections from Series 1 underscore schoolyard blunders and budding romances, while those from Series 2 evoke the chaos of group holidays and peer pressures. Released in 2009 following the second season's airing, the compilation excludes music from Series 3 onward to preserve focus on the core thematic elements of the characters' early formative years. Interspersed among the tracks are 14 dialogue excerpts, including clips like the "" exchange from the episode and snippets of banter among the leads, which preserve the series' signature dry wit and authenticity. These audio segments recreate the show's intimate, observational humor, bridging the music with the spoken narrative that defines its tone. Serving as a musical companion to the programme, the album spotlights emerging indie acts—sourced by music supervisor from relatively obscure bands—that aligned with the protagonists' eclectic, era-specific preferences in 2000s . The double-album structure enables thorough representation of this auditory world.

Release

Publication details

The Inbetweeners Soundtrack was officially released on 2 November 2009 in the United Kingdom. It was published by EMI Records under the EMI TV imprint. The album was issued primarily as a double CD compilation, bearing the catalogue number VTDCD983. Digital versions are available on streaming services. Initial distribution targeted fans via major UK retailers such as HMV and online stores. The release was limited to the and select European markets, reflecting the regional popularity of the originating TV series, with no significant distribution in the United States. This timing followed the series 2 finale in May 2009, aiding promotional synergy for the show's growing audience.

Packaging and artwork

The packaging for The Inbetweeners Soundtrack features a standard double-CD jewel case format, designed for accessibility and common retail distribution. The cover art mimics the Series 1 DVD box and the show's title screen, utilizing a plain background with the album title rendered in bold font to evoke the series' straightforward visual identity. Inside, the design enhances the album's connection to the TV series. The accompanying booklet provides detailed track credits. Overall, the aesthetic is humorous and minimalist, reflecting the show's low-budget, relatable vibe and avoiding glossy or celebrity-focused elements.

Content

Description

The Inbetweeners Soundtrack is a two-disc that blends full-length songs with short spoken-word clips to evoke the episodic rhythm of the original TV series. Released on 2 November 2009 by , it primarily draws from the , indie, , and genres, incorporating elements of through its humorous spoken inserts featuring key characters from the show. The totals approximately 131 minutes across 48 tracks, with 34 dedicated to and 14 to brief sound bites that punctuate the and recreate memorable moments from the series. This structure balances energetic tracks reflective of the 2000s scene—emphasizing indie and alternative influences—with narrative snippets that enhance the comedic tone, making it a cohesive audio companion rather than a straightforward collection. While the soundtrack compiles many prominent songs from the show's first two series, it notably excludes tracks from later seasons, such as "Let's Go Surfing" by featured in series three, as well as certain licensed unavailable for inclusion due to restrictions. Designed as a fan-oriented release, it allows listeners to relive the series' auditory highlights and the era's vibrant British music landscape without delving into every episode-specific cue.

Track listing

The Inbetweeners Soundtrack is structured as a two-disc compilation, totaling 48 tracks that alternate between commercial songs from UK indie and rock artists and original clips captured during production of the series' first two seasons. The 34 songs were licensed from the catalogs of labels such as Polydor, Rough Trade, and , while the 14 sound bites were cleared for use by E4 and Bwark Productions. Approximate durations for songs range from 2 to 4 minutes, and clips from 10 to 30 seconds; there are no bonus tracks or alternate editions beyond the standard double-CD release.

Disc one

No.TitleArtistType
1"Briefcase"The Cast of The InbetweenersDialogue clip
2"Gone Up In Flames"Morning RunnerSong
3"Don't Look Back Into The Sun"The LibertinesSong
4"Mr Maker"The KooksSong
5"Fill My Little World"The FeelingSong
6"Moving to New York"The WombatsSong
7"Miss Timbs"The Cast of The InbetweenersDialogue clip
8"Sexyback"Justin Timberlake featuring TimbalandSong
9"Sheila"Jamie TSong
10"Bumder"The Cast of The InbetweenersDialogue clip
11"Foundations"Kate NashSong
12"Fluorescent Adolescent"Arctic MonkeysSong
13"Love Is an Unfamiliar Name"The Duke SpiritSong
14"She Knows"Thom StoneSong
15"She's Got You High"Mumm-RaSong
16"Caravan Club"The Cast of The InbetweenersDialogue clip
17"Second, Minute or Hour"Jack PeñateSong
18"Inbetween Days"The CureSong
19"I'm a Cuckoo"Belle and SebastianSong
20"Friend"The Cast of The InbetweenersDialogue clip
21"Gallery"TellisonSong
22"She Can Do What She Wants"Field MusicSong
23"You Won't Stop"New CassettesSong
24"Business"The Cast of The InbetweenersDialogue clip

Disc two

No.TitleArtistType
1"Morning Benders"The Cast of The InbetweenersDialogue clip
2"A Whole Child Ago"Biffy ClyroSong
3"Neil's Lego Collection"The Cast of The InbetweenersDialogue clip
4"Kids with Guns (Hot Chip Remix)"GorillazSong
5"Dance wiv Me"Dizzee Rascal featuring Calvin Harris and ChromeSong
6"Fish Punch"The Cast of The InbetweenersDialogue clip
7"Latchmere"The MaccabeesSong
8"To Lose My Life"White LiesSong
9"Girls and Boys in Love"The Rumble StripsSong
10"Feisty One You Are"The Cast of The InbetweenersDialogue clip
11"Over and Over"Hot ChipSong
12"Fire Fire"Sam IsaacSong
13"War of the Worlds"Get Cape. Wear Cape. FlySong
14"Fit 4 U"The Young KnivesSong
15"Simon at the Disco"The Cast of The InbetweenersDialogue clip
16"About Your Dress"The MaccabeesSong
17"Born in the '70s"Ed HarcourtSong
18"Drive By"The Cast of The InbetweenersDialogue clip
19"Cuddle Fuddle"Passion PitSong
20"Wild Orphan"Lloyd ColeSong
21"Jay Gets Dumped"The Cast of The InbetweenersDialogue clip
22"That's Entertainment"The JamSong
23"Work of Art"The FeelingSong
24"Underage Drinkers"The Cast of The InbetweenersDialogue clip

Commercial performance

Chart positions

The Inbetweeners Original TV Soundtrack entered the Official Compilations Chart at number 53 on the chart dated 8 November 2009. It achieved a peak position of 53 and remained on the chart for three weeks, spending one week in the Top 75 and three weeks in the Top 100. Charts are dated by the end of the tracking week. The album's chart run is detailed below:
WeekDatePosition
18 200953
215 200978
322 200993
This performance was influenced by the soundtrack's release on 2 2009, shortly after the second series of the TV show aired earlier that year, capitalizing on its fanbase amid the pre-Christmas holiday season. However, it competed with prominent 2009 releases, including Susan Boyle's , which debuted at number one on the the following week. Due to its focus on the UK market as a tie-in to a British television series, the soundtrack did not appear on major international charts such as the US Billboard 200.

Sales and certifications

The Inbetweeners soundtrack achieved modest commercial success in the United Kingdom, inferred from its chart trajectory and comparisons to similar TV tie-in compilations. It did not receive any certifications from the (BPI), as total physical sales fell short of the silver threshold of 30,000 units required for albums. In the digital era, the soundtrack has seen moderate streaming uptake since the , with the full 48-track playlist available on platforms like , contributing to ongoing but limited revenue from online plays. International sales were minimal outside the and , reflecting the album's primary appeal to the show's domestic audience. Overall, the soundtrack underperformed commercially relative to the massive viewership of the TV series, which averaged over 1 million viewers per , yet it maintained steady as a niche compilation for fans.

Reception and legacy

Critical response

The soundtrack for The Inbetweeners received sparse critical coverage upon its 2009 release, consistent with its status as a television tie-in compilation rather than a standalone album. One available professional review from music.co.uk described it as a "jam packed two CD set" that effectively captures the show's style and setting through a mix of , punk, and electronic tracks from artists such as , Royworld, and featuring . The reviewer praised selections like 's "Second, Minute or Hour" and Royworld's "Elasticity" for their energy, noting the album's appeal as fan merchandise that evokes the awkward adolescence of the indie scene. However, the same review critiqued the inclusion of dialogue clips from the series as "little additions [that] don’t gel with [the reviewer's] sense of humour," suggesting they disrupt the flow and limit its standalone value. Overall, the assessment was mixed, highlighting strong individual tracks but pointing to a lack of cohesion due to repetitive elements and the gimmicky excerpts, positioning it better as a companion to the show than a cohesive listening experience. No major outlets like or Music appear to have published dedicated reviews, underscoring the limited professional discourse around the release.

Cultural impact

The soundtrack to played a pivotal role in embedding the show's depiction of suburban teenage life into British cultural memory, particularly through its selection of "landfill indie" tracks that captured the era's unpretentious, guitar-driven sound. Sourced primarily from lesser-known indie bands by music supervisor , the album's compilation of 48 tracks, including dialogue snippets, helped authenticate the series' portrayal of awkward , resonating with young audiences who saw reflections of their own experiences in the music's relatable, mid-2000s vibe. This musical choice fostered a lasting fan legacy, with tracks like The Libertines' "Don't Look Back into the Sun" and Morning Runner's "Gone Up in Flames" (the show's theme) becoming emblematic of "Inbetweeners-core"—a nostalgic subgenre evoking British youth . The soundtrack popularized these songs among younger generations, as evidenced by their frequent inclusion in retrospective discussions of the period's indie scene and the creation of dedicated playlists that continue to circulate the music. Official E4-curated playlists for each series, such as the one for Series 1 with 1,560 saves as of November 2025, underscore this enduring appeal, blending the original tracks with the show's iconic moments to sustain fan engagement. In media retrospectives on British comedy, the soundtrack is often highlighted for its contribution to the series' provincial authenticity, influencing subsequent E4 productions like Misfits that similarly employed contemporary indie music to underscore themes of youthful and everyday chaos. Its broader impact extended to exposing emerging indie artists to mainstream audiences during the show's peak, though no significant re-releases of the album have occurred as of 2025. In 2025, the show's creators announced plans for a revival special or new series in 2026, which may renew interest in . Within fan communities, the 2009 album remains essential for rewatches, tying directly into the series' cultural zenith and reinforcing its status as a touchstone for millennial .

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