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Some songs give you goosebumps, others leave a mark. These aren’t horror novelties or Halloween gimmicks, they’re the tracks that make you uneasy without raising their voice. Songs that whisper tragedy, disguise horror in harmony, and tell stories most artists would never dare to write.

Five songs that don’t just scare you, they stay with you.
From quiet killers to cheerful melodies hiding something unspeakable, these tracks reveal the darkest corners of popular music and the true stories that inspired them.

Christopher takes you through songs from artists like Bruce Springsteen, Nick Cave, The Buoys, Bloodrock, and Suicide, exploring the moments when music stopped being entertainment and started feeling like confession.

It’s a top-five countdown of songs you don’t just hear, you endure. Pour something dark, keep the lights low, and listen at your own risk.

The Cocktail: The Black Dahlia

•  2 oz vodka
•  ½ oz Kahlúa
•  ½ oz black raspberry liqueur (like Chambord)

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice; shake until chilled; then strain into a coupe glass. Express an orange peel over the top and drop it in. Smooth, dark, and a little dangerous; the perfect companion for a night of uneasy listening.

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