Soundtrack of the Decade #2: The Last Of Us Flipped the Book on What a Soundtrack Could Bring to a Game

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We’re listing the ten best Soundtracks of the Decade. These are the ten PlayStation scores released over the past decade that we believe left the biggest impression on our sonic palettes. Whether it’s Journey's Grammy nominated masterpiece or Destiny’s 8 movement symphony, these are the soundtracks that hit the best notes across the last ten incredible years of gaming. Head here to see the complete series.


The Last of Us is a special game in a lot of ways, raising the bar on what could be expected out of graphical fidelity, animation, writing, and music. One of the most awarded games of all time, The Last Of Us has earned every single bit of praise it has received. And of the things that have cemented the legacy of Naughty Dog’s post apocalyptic journey is the music of composer Gustavo Santaolalla.