[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)
Addams GrooveM.C. Hamā
One of the quintessential Halloween songs is “Addams Groove.” It was written specifically for the film The Addams Family and created by the legendary rapper MC Hammer.
While he usually produces stylish, cool tracks, this one is a pop song that kids can enjoy, too.
By the way, the music video features MC Hammer dancing at the Addams Family mansion.
Be sure to enjoy it together with the movie!
Monster HospitalMetric
It’s an upbeat punk track by the Canadian pop-rock band Metric.
The literal translation of the title is “Monster Hospital,” which feels perfect for Halloween, doesn’t it? If you like punk music, why not enjoy Halloween with a danceable punk song like this?
Le bien qui fait malMozart Opera Rock
The globally successful hit song “Le bien qui fait mal” hails from France.
It’s performed by French musical actors from the stage production Mozart l’Opéra Rock.
While the overall style leans toward rock, the frequent appearance of gothic melodies gives it a distinctive atmosphere.
Its blend of intensity and elegance makes it a perfect choice for a Halloween party song.
Since the musical has also been staged in Japan, why not listen to the version performed by the Japanese cast as well?
A Wolf At The DoorRadiohead
From the eerie atmosphere of the intro, a delicate, fragile voice can be heard.
Then in the chorus, a faint light appears before it grows dark again—perhaps this structure reflects songwriter Thom Yorke’s influences from Nordic artists like Björk and Stina Nordenstam.
It evokes the mood not of a bright American Halloween party, but of a dark, cold European night.
The wolf evoked in the lyrics, too, seems to carry a broader and deeper meaning than just a Halloween costume.
Somebody Is Watching MeRockwell
This song was released by Motown in 1984, and it became a huge hit thanks in part to a guest appearance by Michael Jackson.
The lyrics talk about the fear of feeling like someone is always watching you.
The suspenseful sound is perfect for Halloween, isn’t it?