Need a Halloween soundtrack? These songs check all spooky boxes
Halloween night in Western Pa. may be a wash out - rain and strong gusts are in the forecast - so if you’re staying in or hosting trick-or-treaters at your place, here are some spooky songs to party along too.
Things start heavy on the song list but verve towards more danceable songs before finishing with a classic.
Enjoy and post your favorites in the comments.
“Bark at the Moon” - Ozzy Osbourne
Could probably spin off a complete Ozzy Halloween playlist, but we’ll start with this. And watch as Ozzy turns into a werewolf.
“Halloween” - Helloween
On theme with classic German heavy metal from 1987.
“Running with the Devil” - Van Halen
If you’re still in the search for a costume, you could dress up as David Lee Roth - just wear spandex pants, boas and do lots of flying kicks and jumps.
“Sympathy For The Devil” - The Rolling Stones
A lovely song about the devil.
"Werewolves of London" - Warren Zevon
This songs recreate the spooky vibes of the foggy streets of London.
“Ghost Train” - Shonen Knife
The list now turns towards some fun, more danceable, but still scary music.
"Ultraviolence" - Lana Del Rey
Del Ray makes songs that are beautiful and stylish, but still carry a sense of dread.
“Sweet but Psycho” - Ava Max
Watch out for psychos in your personal life.
“It's Halloween” - The Shaggs
This song may scare both children and adults.
“Devil Town” - Daniel Johnston
The kids will remember this rainy Halloween for years.
"Rapture” - Blondie
Remember when New York City was scary?
“Zombie” - The Cranberries
The original grungy version that spooked teens in the 1990s.
“Zombie” - Bad Wolves
Or try this updated version by power metal group.
“Zombies” - Childish Gambino
Still on the zombie theme.
“A Nightmare on My Street” - DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince
Now for some fun Halloween songs.
“Monster Mash” - Bobby Pickett
A classic. Who doesn't like a graveyard smash?
"Ghostbusters" – Ray Parker Jr.
Why not.
“Thriller” - Michael Jackson
Watch the entire 13:42 minutes movie and take in the creepy story, the dance routines and MJ’s glorious leather jacket.
Frank Carnevale is the TribLive multimedia editor. He started at the Trib in 2016 and has been part of several news organizations, including the Providence Journal and Orlando Sentinel. He can be reached at fcarnevale@triblive.com.
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