I spent the first 16 years of my life hating The Eagles because I based my opinion only on “Hotel California.” Fortunately, I looked past that, and the rest of their discography has yet to disappoint. The song describes a “rattling, slithering reptile” that comes alive through the sounds of a tambourine, mimicking the sound of a rattlesnake.

This song starts off similar to “A Forest,” as it hooks you in right away with enticing instrumentals. Also enjoy Richard Butler’s fantastic British accent in this-and every other-Psychedelic Furs song. This one isn’t scary, but the title is enough for inclusion, so take this time to prepare yourself for the extra spooky songs remaining. “The Ghost In You” – The Psychedelic Furs I apologize to Phoebe Bridgers, who also had a great song titled “Halloween,” but I had to give the edge to Siouxsie Sioux on this one. Omitting the Queen of Goth would have been a crime-I mean just look at the name of the song. Just listen to the lyrics, starting with “John Glenn drinks cocktails with God, in a cafe in downtown Saigon…” I mean, the whole song is just pure poetry.Ĭould it be? A Halloween song that is more catchy than “Monster Mash?” I doubt it, but this one certainly gives it a run for its money. This is an extremely underrated 80’s gem. “Careful with That Axe, Eugene” – Pink FloydĪ slow burn that builds up to Roger Waters’ infamous inhale scream-this one possibly being the most powerful in the band’s entire discography. The fast-paced instrumentals hook you from the very beginning and give a visceral feeling of terror and loneliness deep in a dark forest at night-a must-have on any spooky playlist. So here are some hits from the past 50 years that are sure to make even the most emotionally stoic individual tremble in fear (or more likely, just get you in the Halloween mood). Regardless of the movies you enjoy watching during October, our respective fall playlists help us get into the spirit of the season.

However, the thing that sets the mood every holiday season is the ominous music, as seen in horror movies, whether it be accompanying a young couple being chased by a masked man in a slasher film or someone confronting their own psyche or personal demons in a psychological thriller. One fraternity also has a pumpkin smashing event on the Case Quad, which is always a smashing time. On campus, this time of year means that parties will be in full swing, with several fraternities promising a spooktacular time, whether it be through raves or haunted house events. Although most of us have grown out of trick-or-treating, that doesn’t mean that college students shouldn’t get in on the seasonal fun. The time is once again upon us-haunted houses, hayrides, bobbing for apples (do people actually do that outside of movies?) and TPing the house of your annoying neighbor-you’ve gotta love Halloween.

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