[2025] Recommended for Halloween Parties! A Special Feature on Western Halloween Songs

November Spawned a MonsterMorrissey

November Spawned a Monster

A masterpiece supported by many for its heavy, profound lyrics, “November Spawned a Monster.” This track was released by the British singer-songwriter Morrissey.

At first glance, it comes across like a Halloween song.

However, the lyrics actually carry a message that throws a stone into the pond of public opinion.

What was Morrissey thinking when he wrote it? If you’re curious, be sure to look into it.

The Addams Family Theme songVic Mizzy

Vic Mizzy The Addams Family Theme

Alongside The Nightmare Before Christmas, one of the must-watch screen works for the Halloween season is The Addams Family.

It premiered in 1964 as an American TV series and aired in Japan under the title “Adamsu no Obake Ikka” (The Adams’ Ghost Family).

It’s a popular franchise that has expanded into many media, including animated versions, films, and even a stage musical.

And when it comes to The Addams Family’s theme, it has to be the official theme song composed by Vic Mizzy! Just hearing the intro will absolutely make you want to snap your fingers.

With its humorous yet strangely eerie vibe, this tune is sure to make Halloween even more fun.

AntisocialEd Sheeran & Travis Scott

Ed Sheeran & Travis Scott – Antisocial [Official Music Video]

This collaboration features global singer Ed Sheeran and hugely popular rapper Travis Scott.

The music video, where they disguise themselves as various characters, is a perfect match for Halloween.

The pop-meets-rap sound lets you enjoy twice the fun in a single track, and it never gets old.

What’s more, it’s surprisingly catchy—once you hear it, it sticks in your head.

The lyrics, themed around the monsters we carry inside ourselves, make it an especially fitting recommendation for Halloween.

The Curse of MillhavenNick Cave & The Bad Seeds

The Curse of Millhaven

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, led by the Australian-born genius Nick Cave, are a band with a singular identity that enjoys a cult following.

Their decadent, solitary aesthetics, rooted in literary sophistication, have created a world that rightfully inspires fervent fans across the globe.

Among their discography, their ninth album—which also achieved commercial success—The Curse of Millhaven features songs that all revolve around the theme suggested by its title, and it might even work well as background music for Halloween.

This time, I’d like to introduce a track from the album, also titled The Curse of Millhaven, which centers on a lonely young girl.

Set to a tune in the style of traditional British ballads, the lyrics unfold a tragic story laced with a certain dark humor—be sure to read them closely, perhaps with the help of a translation tool!

Bad Moon RisingCreedence Clearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival: Bad Moon Rising

A track released in 1969 by Creedence Clearwater Revival.

Written by John Fogerty, its lyrics are strikingly raw and apocalyptic.

Inspired by the 1941 fantasy film The Devil and Daniel Webster, the song has been covered by many artists, including Nirvana and Bruce Springsteen.

Goo Goo MuckThe Cramps

The Cramps – Goo Goo Muck | Wednesday Dance Scene

Have you heard of a genre called “psychobilly,” which is rooted in rockabilly while also drawing from cultures like punk and horror films to create a unique sound? The Cramps, a legendary New York band known as a pioneering presence, push a horror aesthetic to the forefront in their artwork and more, making their music a perfect fit for the Halloween season.

Some of you may feel you’ve heard the song featured here, Goo Goo Muck, somewhere before.

In fact, the track drew renewed attention after being used in a scene from Wednesday, the horror-comedy drama that aired on Netflix in 2022 and became a global hit.

It was the background music playing during the scene where Jenna Ortega, who plays the lead Wednesday, performs an idiosyncratic, self-devised dance.

This song might well become a new Halloween party staple.

If you get the chance to dance at a Halloween party, be sure to put this track on and show off your delightfully quirky moves!

HalloweenSonic youth

Halloween

Sonic Youth, a leading experimental alternative rock band, also released a song titled “Halloween.” The characteristically unstable sounds of this band create an eerie vibe! It’s the perfect sound for a horror-themed image, don’t you think?