[2026] Recommended for Halloween Parties! A Special Feature on Western Halloween Songs
In recent years, Halloween has become one of the most exciting events of the year in Japan as well!
Many of you have probably gone out in costume or attended a Halloween party at least once, right?
And nothing boosts the Halloween mood like music!
There are plenty of Japanese songs with a Halloween theme, but many people still prefer to choose from Western music.
So in this article, we’ll introduce lots of English-language songs that are perfect for Halloween!
We’ve gathered a wide range—from songs that are directly about Halloween and movie theme songs to tracks about ghosts and tunes with a spooky atmosphere—so be sure to find your favorite one.
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[2026] Recommended for Halloween parties! A special feature on Western Halloween songs (111–120)
Mind Playing Tricks On MeGeto Boys
It’s a classic masterpiece that sings about intense paranoia and hallucinations.
It was released by the Geto Boys in 1991.
It samples Isaac Hayes’s 1974 track “Hung Up On My Baby.” It reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
DraculaGorillaz
This is a Dracula-themed track by Gorillaz, the music project led by Damon Albarn.
It’s a pure dub song, with effects-laden sounds whizzing around! The lyrics talk about going to a party without sleeping.
The Number Of The BeastIron Maiden
Iron Maiden, the heavy metal band that led the NWOBHM movement.
Their third album, “The Number of the Beast,” is one of their signature works and is often hailed as a historic masterpiece in the world of heavy metal.
Here is its self-titled track!
GhostsJapan
This is a signature song by the new wave band Japan, centered around David Sylvian.
Its beatless, ambient-like sound evokes a sense of fear.
It’s the kind of track you’ll want to listen to when you want to fully savor a horror-like vibe!
CloserKings Of Leon
Kings of Leon is a rock band from Tennessee.
This track opens their massively successful 2008 album Only by the Night and is also one of their signature songs.
The lyrics convey an atmosphere of fear, so it’s perfect for Halloween.