Young Fathers Take Over '28 Years Later' Soundtrack With Bold 24-Track Album

Young Fathers Rewrite the Soundtrack Playbook for '28 Years Later'

The sound of chaos just got a new upgrade. When the world first met the scarily infectious Rage virus in *28 Days Later* and *28 Weeks Later*, John Murphy’s haunting scores became nearly as memorable as the blood-soaked streets of post-apocalyptic Britain. But with the arrival of the long-awaited sequel, *28 Years Later*, the music has gone in a completely different direction. British trio Young Fathers have stepped in, ditching tradition for a wild, 24-track collection that feels as unpredictable as the virus itself.

Released by Milan Records on June 20, 2025, the new soundtrack doesn’t just play in the background – it’s designed to jolt you out of your seat. The album swings between nerve-jangling electronics, hypnotic beats, and moments of eerie calm, always keeping you off balance. With 28 Years Later, Young Fathers are clearly aiming for more than just jump scares; they’re building an entire mood.

Pushing Past the John Murphy Legacy

Replacing John Murphy’s instantly recognizable musical stamp is no easy feat. His tracks like “In the House – In a Heartbeat” practically became horror anthems for a whole generation of movie fans. The move to swap him out says a lot about the new movie’s ambitions. Young Fathers – known for mixing hip-hop, gospel, punk, and electronic textures – were never going to play it safe. Their approach is bolder and more experimental, something that’s not just heard but felt in every track.

The soundtrack’s tracklist hits hard with titles like “Promised Land,” “Lowly,” “Boots,” and “Travelling.” Each name hints at the movie’s core ideas: survival’s constant grind, the tension between hope and despair, and all the chaos in between. In a world where survivors battle not just infected but each other, the album pulses with a sense of threat and possibility. Tracks leap from moments of frenzied rhythm to sudden, haunting lulls, pulling listeners into the movie’s shifting emotional terrain.

Young Fathers took their time shaping music that wouldn’t just underscore the horror, but amplify it. Their background in unpredictable, genre-defiant sounds suits Danny Boyle’s direction and Alex Garland’s dark storytelling. Boyle, always chasing something different, encouraged the group to let loose in the studio. That energy is obvious. The music transforms every chase and every quiet moment into something you feel in your bones, not just your ears.

The creative switch-up with Young Fathers doesn’t just refresh the franchise – it blows away expectations set by previous installments. For longtime fans, it’s a jolt of something new. For newcomers, it’s a gateway to a wider world of what horror soundtracks can actually do. The risks are real, but in this world, playing it safe just wasn’t an option.