Its emphasis on the true-crime [1] world of serial killers [2] might be grim, but Mindhunter [3]'s season two [4] soundtrack is a bright spot in a bleak new batch of episodes. The series' '80s setting has been a foundation for an eclectic mix of classic funk, folk, and rock and roll. Because the latest season focuses on a case affecting the black community [5] in Atlanta, it draws greatly from African American music during that era, including hits by The Doobie Brothers and Grace Jones. We also hear sounds from rock legends such as Patti Smith, Pat Benatar, and The Police. The second installation even features a Charles Manson [6] song, which might just be the definition of spine-chilling. To hear all of the musical gems from this season of Mindhunter, scroll on ahead!
"Main Titles" by Jason Hill
"In Every Dream Home a Heartache" by Roxy Music
"September Morn" by Neil Diamond
"The Overload" by Talking Heads
"What a Fool Believes" by The Doobie Brothers
"Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground" by Willie Nelson
'I Love A Rainy Night" by Eddie Rabbitt
"Pergolesi: Stabat Mater: Stabat Mater Dolorosa" by Michael Chance, Jorg Waschinski, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, and Helmut Mulle
"Warm Leatherette" by Grace Jones
"Stomp!" by The Brothers Johnson
"Brass in Pocket" by The Pretenders
"More Than a Feeling" by Boston
"China Grove" by The Doobie Brothers
"I'm Lucky" by Joan Armatrading
"Cease to Exist" by Charles Manson
"Cheek To Cheek" by Ella Fitzgerald
"Lunatic Fringe" by Red Rider
"Dancing Barefoot" by Patti Smith
"Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" by Christopher Cross
"The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
"Hell Is For Children" by Pat Benatar
"Hey Nineteen" by Steely Dan
"Guilt" by Marianne Faithfull
"Intruder" by Peter Gabriel
Links:
[1] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/tag/True-Crime
[2] https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/Mindhunter-Serial-Killers-Real-Life-44174726
[3] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/Mindhunter
[4] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/entertainment/When-Mindhunter-Season-2-Available-Netflix-46112879
[5] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/entertainment/Mindhunter-Season-2-True-Story-46155638
[6] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/entertainment/Once-Upon-Time-Hollywood-True-Story-45941273