Alan Wake 2 is a masterpiece where every element shines — from its core concept to its execution, blurring the lines between a top-tier video game and a riveting detective novel. But what truly ties all these elements together, elevating the entire experience, is the Alan Wake 2 soundtrack.
The role of music in gaming can be subjective, varying from player to player. However, in AW2, it’s clear that for Sam Lake, music takes centre stage from the get-go. The tracks, both the ones capping each chapter and those woven throughout the game, are nothing short of phenomenal. In this article, we’re excited to delve into the full track list of the Alan Wake 2 and how to listen to them.
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Alan Wake 2 Soundtrack: Full Song List
Alan Wake 2 features a stunning collection of 20 songs. To keep the mystery alive, we’ll steer clear of revealing which episodes these tunes accompany. However, it’s worth noting that several tracks are more than just background music — they’re intricately knitted into the story itself.
Below is the complete lineup of tracks from the Alan Wake 2 soundtrack:
- Anger’s Remorse – Old Gods of Asgard
- Balance Slays the Demon – Old Gods of Asgard
- Children of the Elder God – Old Gods of Asgard
- Dark Ocean Summoning – Old Gods of Asgard
- Dark, Twisted and Cruel – Paleface
- Filth – Sami ‘Haxx’ Hakala
- Follow You in to the Dark – RAKEL
- Herald of Darkness – Old Gods of Asgard feat Matthew Porretta and David Harewood
- Heroes and Villains – Poets of the Fall
- Lost at Sea – Jean Castel
- No One Left to Love – ROOS+BERG
- Prayer at the Gate – Polly Jean Harvey
- Sankarin Tango (Hero’s Tango) – Martti Suosalo
- Superhero – Mougleta
- Take Control – Old Gods of Asgard
- The Happy Song – Poets of the Fall
- The Poet and the Muse – Old Gods of Asgard
- This Road (AW) – Poe
- Wide Awake – Jaimes
- Yoton Yo (Nightless Night) – Martti Suosalo
Once you’ve journeyed through Alan Wake 2, you’ll find yourself becoming an avid fan of Old Gods of Asgard. Their music isn’t just a part of the game — it’s an experience in itself.
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How to Listen
To dive into the fascinating world of Alan Wake 2’s music, there are two ways to listen. First up is the official “Chapter Songs” playlist we’ve shared for you below, featuring a total of seven tracks.
For those eager to explore all 20 songs from the list above, check out this link and head over to Spotify. A user by the name “Almendramanx” has lovingly compiled all the tracks into a special playlist. While it’s not the official Alan Wake 2 soundtrack, rest assured, every song on it is spot on.
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Who Composed the Alan Wake 2 Soundtrack?
The musical genius behind the original score of the Alan Wake 2 soundtrack is Petri Alanko, a familiar name for fans of Remedy Entertainment. He’s the maestro who previously lent his talents to the original Alan Wake, its American Nightmare expansion, and Control.
But the full soundtrack of Alan Wake 2? That’s a collective masterpiece brought to life by a diverse collection of artists:
- Jaimes
- Jean Castel
- Martti Suosalo
- Mougleta
- Old Gods of Asgard
- Paleface
- PJ Harvey
- Poe
- Poets of the Fall
- RAKEL
- ROOS+BERG
- Sami ‘Haxx’ Hakala
Diving into Alan Wake 2 feels like stepping into a vivid Northern European tapestry. This distinct cultural vibe echoes through every note of the game’s soundtrack, brilliantly brought to life by the stellar line-up of artists we’ve just sorted out.
That’s the lowdown on the Alan Wake 2 soundtrack, at least for now. Please keep your eyes peeled, as we’ll be dishing out more notes about Sam Lake’s incredible creation in the days ahead.
And hey, while you’re waiting, why not nudge Remedy a bit? Let’s see if we can get that physical edition of the game out into the world, shall we?
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