Your newest horror obsession, Alien: Earth, is officially here – and with it has come an incredible new soundtrack.

Ad

The brilliant and horrifying new series, which is set two years before the original Alien movie, is soundtracked by incredible needle-drops, from Nina Simone to Black Sabbath.

So, as you prepare to join Sydney Chandler's Wendy on her mission to face Earth's greatest threat, you'll also want to get ready for the songs from Noah Hawley's series to stick in your head for weeks on end.

Here's everything you need to know about the soundtrack to Alien: Earth.

Alien: Earth soundtrack - Full list of songs

Episode 1

  • Nina Simone - Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood
  • TV on the Radio - Killer Crane
  • Lord Afrixana - No Dey Tire
  • Black Sabbath - The Mob Rules

Episode 2

  • Uncredited - Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive
  • Tool - Stinkfest
Sydney Chandler as Wendy in Alien: Earth, looking through a window.
FX

Episode 3

  • Procession - Jeff Russo
  • Wherever I May Roam - Metallica

Episode 4

  • Hermit Enters - Jeff Russo
  • Ocean Size - Jane’s Addiction
Timothy Olyphant in Alien: Earth, stood by an alien in a container.
Timothy Olyphant in Alien: Earth. Patrick Brown/FX

Episode 5

  • We’ll Meet Again – The Ink Spots
  • Cherub Rock – The Smashing Pumpkins

Episode 6

  • Keep Away - Godsmack
  • Tessellate - Alt-J

Who composes the music for Alien: Earth?

Jeff Russo is the composer for Alien: Earth, working on the score for the series.

He's previously worked with scribe Hawley on his other series including Fargo and Legion.

Russo's full score is available to listen to on Spotify.

New episodes of Alien: Earth will be released every Wednesday on Disney+. You can sign up to Disney+ for £4.99 a month or £89.90 a year now.

Add Alien: Earth to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more.

Ad

Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

Authors

Louise Griffin is the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor for Radio Times, covering everything from Doctor Who, Star Wars and Marvel to House of the Dragon and Good Omens. She previously worked at Metro as a Senior Entertainment Reporter and has a degree in English Literature.

Ad
Ad
Ad