With Halloween passing by, we find ourselves searching and longing for the perfect song to get you in that spooky mood. Well, fret not, my dear reader, for here I have compiled a list of the top 10 spookiest songs to get you, yes, you, in that spooky mood. Now, in no particular order, I shall commence. 

To start this mysteriously sinister list off, we have an all-time classic. “Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Picket. Fun fact about this song: it is actually about the “monster mash” and isn’t the actual aforementioned “monster mash” in the song. 

Next, we have another classic, served up hot and ready. You know this one if you’re a fan of 80s cinema: The “Ghostbusters Theme Song”! This spooky song is sure to give you a more silly kind of Halloween experience. This one will definitely be for you if you enjoy busting some ghosts on occasion. 

Now we have an absolute banger. Probably one of the most iconic songs of all time. Michael  Jackson’s “Thriller”. Everything about this song just screams spooky. The iconic and striking visuals in the music video are sure to give you a spook! I personally enjoy that killer guitar solo from the late legend Mr. Eddie Van Halen. 

Following that, I think that “Goo Goo Muck” by The Cramps is an excellent song to get you into a spooky mood. Their rockabilly sound is sure to have you up and at it all night long. Although I believe that you should give their whole discography a listen. They have other just as spooky songs, such as “Human Fly”, “I Was A Teenage Werewolf”, and “The Creature from the Black Leather Lagoon”. 

Upcoming, we have a song that is getting into scarier territories. “Halloween Theme - Main Title” composed by John Carpenter. This terrifying song originates from the 1978 horror classic “Halloween,” which introduced horror legend Michael Myers. This song is sure to creep out anyone who is fortunate or unfortunate enough to hear it, depending on how you view it. 

Okay, so we’ve reached the halfway point of our list. So you might be wondering what type of song I could have left. And I say, “Don’t get impatient!” as it’s to be revealed in the following sentence! “Goosebumps Original Theme Song” by Jack Lenz is an amazing song for the Halloween season, and while you’re at it, you should check out the 1995 TV show. In fact, you really should read the books too! 

The next song I have for you is “Spooky, Scary Skeletons” by Andrew Gold. This is another excellent song to set a fun and spooky mood. If you are up for it, you could alternatively put on The Living Tombstone’s remix.

Speaking of The Living Tombstone, our next song is a nostalgic trip back down memory lane! “Five Nights at Freddy’s 1 Song” by The Living Tombstone turned 11 years old this August 31st. Feel old yet? Anyway, I just wanted to mention how OLD this song is. 

You’re going to have to hear me out on this next one. “Werewolf” by Tip the Van is an amazing song, and although not as popular and iconic as the songs previously mentioned throughout this list, I definitely think it deserves a listen. It definitely sets a fun, spooky mood with its ska punk guitar, groovy basslines, and bold horns. 

Finally, to end this list off, after much consideration and contemplation, I have decided to break the formula and recommend a full album. Released in 1983, “Sleep in Safety” by 45 Grave. This death rock/goth rock album, which explores many macabre themes, is a perfect fit for any spooky playlist. It includes many cool and spooky songs, such as “Evil”, “Surfbat”, and “Riboflavin”. This album gets a whole-hearted recommendation from me!

With that being said, this delightfully spooky list has come to an end. I hope that this list has something for you, no matter what kind of uniquely spooky taste you have. 

Tyler, the Creator’s new album Don’t Tap the Glass invites you to enjoy the music by moving your body, encourages you to stay in the moment, to put down your phone, and DANCE! These three steps are Tyler’s way to encourage listeners to focus on positive interactions and to make connections with others and music. There is a deeper meaning to Tyler’s album, but he does not want his listeners to get caught up in finding a deeper meaning; instead, he spells out what the meaning is, which is to have fun and dance.  

 Tyler encourages you to express yourself in whatever moment you might be in. On his social media, he points out that many of his friends and people in general don’t dance due to a fear of being filmed, becoming a meme, or being criticized for their dance moves. The intention of “Don’t Tap the Glass” is to free people from the fear of expressing themselves without fear of social criticism. During his album drop, Tyler took this seriously. He did not allow phones into the event so that the audience could be free to make connections to the music and not be afraid. This was a success! It can be argued that Don’t Tap the Glass is just a fun album, meant to reawaken human expression, or its meaning could not be as deep, but it is a simple request to not interact with our phones by tapping the glass and missing out on expressing yourself freely.