T2 Trainspotting OST mix

The Legacy
Trainspotting had an immediate impact on popular culture. In 1999, Trainspotting was ranked in the 10th spot by the British Film Institute (BFI) in its list of Top 100 British films of all time, while in 2004 the magazine Total Film named it the fourth greatest British film of all time.

The Soundtrack
The soundtrack for Trainspotting has gone on to become a pop culture phenomenon. Nearly all of the score is pre-recorded music from existing artists. This score is divided into three distinct groups, all representing a different eras and styles: The first being pop music from the 70s, consisting of artists such as Lou Reed and Iggy Pop; who are all musicians closely associated with drug use and are referenced throughout the original novel. The second group is the music from the Britpop era within the 1990s, with bands Blur and Pulp. Finally, there is the techno-dance music from the 1990s. The T2 soundtrack features some brilliant upcoming artists that need to be heard.