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Soundtracks of Television: ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack - Every Song in the Netflix Series

The Lincoln Lawyer soundtrack includes music by Iggy Pop, MC5 and Cage the Cage the Elephant. This info article contains spoilers and song details for David E. Kelley’s Netflix series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more Vague Visages music guides.

The Lincoln Lawyer stars Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller, a defense attorney and recovering painkiller addict. Neve Campbell co-stars as Maggie McPherson, Mickey’s ex-wife who works as a prosecutor. The storyline follows the title character as he lands a high-profile case and gauges the motivations of colleagues and suspects. Composer David Buckley (The Good Fight) scored the Netflix series; music supervisor Marianne Goode (UnREAL) chose the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in The Lincoln Lawyer, an adaptation of Michael Connelly’s 2008 novel The Brass Verdict.

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The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 “He Rides Again”

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1

  • “California Sun” by Black River Delta (00:03): Mickey finishes a phone call with Lorna Crain (Becki Newton). The Lincoln Lawyer soundtrack song scores a transition sequence. Mickey cleans himself up and visits a storage garage full of vehicles.
  • The Passenger” by Iggy Pop (00:44): Mickey gets hired by Trevor Elliott (Christopher Gorham). He walks outside and sighs. Mickey rides in the passenger seat of his vehicle as Izzy Letts (Jazz Raycole) drives.

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The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2 “The Magic Bullet”

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2

  • “Get the Money” by Mongo Santamaria (00:42): Mickey gives Izzy a flash drive. The Lincoln Lawyer soundtrack song plays in his vehicle. Mickey looks at files as Izzy navigates Hollywood Boulevard.

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The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3 “Momentum”

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3

  • “Gotta Keep Moving” by MC5 (00:01): The track plays during the opening sequence. Mickey talks to Izzy about momentum and confidence. He arrives at the John Ferraro Building in downtown Los Angeles.
  • “Life Is Good” by Flogging Molly (00:24): Mickey enters Casey’s Irish Pub. The Lincoln Lawyer soundtrack song plays in the establishment. Mickey orders a club soda with lime.
  • “Breakfast with St. Swithin” by Jimmy George (00:26): Mickey toasts to his former colleague, Jerry. He sits down at Casey’s Irish Pub. Mickey talks with Detective Lee Lankford (Jamie McShane).

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The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4 “Chaos Theory”

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4

  • No Featured Songs

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The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5 “Twelve Lemmings in a Box”

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5

  • No Featured Songs

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The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6 “Bent”

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6

  • “I Melt with You” by Modern English (00:01): The Lincoln Lawyer soundtrack song accompanies the opening sequence. Mickey Haller Sr. (Jon Tenney) speaks with reporters during a flashback scene. He then chats with his wife and son.
  • “Eighties” by Killing English (00:44): Mickey Sr. speaks with his son. He returns to court for a verdict. The music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7 “Lemming Number Seven”

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7

  • No Featured Songs

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The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8 “The Magic Bullet Redux”

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8

  • “Angel on a Boomstick” by Al Hazan feat. Tony Caro (00:01): The Lincoln Lawyer soundtrack song scores an opening diner sequence. Mickey eats a breakfast meal. He meets with an informant.
  • “Gente Simpatica” by Sebalter (00:12): Cisco (Angus Sampson) visits a furniture store. He sits down on a couch. Music plays in the background.
  • “Indigo” by Tom Hillock & David Krutten (00:44): Trevor opens a bottle of wine. He hangs out with Mickey. The characters talk about reasonable doubt.

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The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 9 “The Uncanny Valley”

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 9

  • No Featured Songs

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The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 10 “The Brass Verdict”

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 10

  • “Trouble” by Cage the Elephant (00:50): Jésus Menendez (Saul Huezo) gets released from prison. He reunites with Mickey. The Lincoln Lawyer soundtrack song scores the season’s final sequence.

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The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 1 “The Rules of Professional Conduct”

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 1

  • “I’m the Man” by Silvensun Pickups (00:00): Mickey gets attacked in a parking garage. The Lincoln Lawyer soundtrack song continues during a flashback sequence. Mickey poses for photographs.
  • “Twisted (Oliver Nelson Remix)” by TONG, Saem & Oliver Nelson (00:16): Mickey visits a restaurant. Music plays from the speaker system. Mickey receives a restaurant tour from Lisa (Lana Parrilla).

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The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 2 “Obligations”

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 2

  • “Distance” by The Devil and the Almighty Blues (00:31): Cisco enters a bar. The Lincoln Lawyer soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Cisco meets with Teddy (Chris Browning).
  • “Count Your Blessings” by Mattiel (00:44): An exterior scene begins. Mickey drives around Los Angeles. He taps on the steering wheel.

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The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 3 “Conflicts”

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 3

  • No Featured Songs

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The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 4 “Discovery”

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 4

  • “Ted Striker” by Archaeologist (00:01): The Lincoln Lawyer soundtrack song scores an interior sequence. A delivery man transports boxes. Mickey receives a load of case files.
  • “Superfly” by Strange Case (00:20): An exterior scene begins. Henry (Matt Angel) talks about a podcast. Mickey arrives to deliver a message.

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The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 5 “Suspicious Minds”

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 5

  • “dose” by Teddy Swims (00:01): The Lincoln Lawyer soundtrack song accompanies the opening scene. Mickey tries a dish. He says, “Oh my god.”
  • “Pharaoh” by flora cash (00:09): Mickey talks to Lisa. He complains about her media interviews. Music plays from a speaker system.

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The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 6 “Withdrawal”

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 6

  • “Who Said Life Was Fair” by Robert Baird (00:17): Mickey talks to Lorna about a plan. The Lincoln Lawyer soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Izzy parks her vehicle.
  • “Miracle Love” by Matt Corby (00:34): Mickey and Maggie kiss. The characters enter a bedroom. Mickey and Maggie hook up.
  • “Back on the Road Again” by The Mob (00:40): An exterior scene begins. Mickey drives his vehicle. He wears a blue ring.

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The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 7 “Cui Bono”

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 7

  • “Minors Holiday” by Kenny Dorham (00:05): Mickey talks to Izzy. The Lincoln Lawyer soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Mickey states that Kenny Dorham is one of the most underrated trumpet players of all time.

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The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 8 “Covenants and Stipulations”

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 8

  • “By My Side” by Bird and Byron (00:32): Mickey finishes a conversation with his mother. The Lincoln Lawyer soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Izzy works on an interior design project.

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The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 9 “The Fifth Witness”

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 9

  • “Catch Me Falling” by Cold War Kids (00:49): The Lincoln Lawyer soundtrack song accompanies an exterior scene. Mickey receives a phone call from Cisco. He learns about the disappearance of Walter Kim (Keong Sim).

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The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 10 “Bury Your Past”

The Lincoln Lawyer Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 10

  • “Move on Fast” by Silversun Pickups (00:01): The Lincoln Lawyer soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Mickey adjusts his tie. Lisa prepares for a court appearance.
  • “Open Arms” by Cast (00:33): Lorna marries Cisco. A wedding reception begins. Musicians perform a cover song in Spanish.
  • “Seems Like” by Thee Sinseers (00:34): A wedding reception scene continues. Mickey compliments Izzy about her studio. He inquires about a grand opening.
  • “Climbing Up the Walls” by Radiohead (00:42): Mickey meets with a potential client. He learns about the death of Gloria Dayton aka Glory Days.The Lincoln Lawyer soundtrack song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.