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Soundtracks of Television: ‘Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’

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Author: Q.V. Hough

By Q.V. Hough on September 28, 2022

The Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story soundtrack includes music by Donovan, Sade and Technotronic. This info article contains spoilers for Ian Brennan and Ryan Murphy’s 2022 Netflix miniseries. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more Vague Visages music guides.

Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story stars Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer, a serial killer who targets gay men in Milwaukee. Richard Jenkins co-stars as Lionel Dahmer, the main character’s father who worries about the past, present and future. The storyline chronicles a series of murders during the late 80s and early 90s. Composers Nick Cave (Blonde) and Warren Ellis (Wind River) scored the Netflix miniseries; music supervisor Amanda Krieg Thomas (The Patient) selected the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.

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Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 1 “Episode One”

“Nite and Day” by Al B. Sure! (00:05): Jeffrey enters Club 219. The Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story soundtrack song plays as he looks around. Jeffrey offers to buy drinks for two men.
“Principles Of Lust: Sadeness/Find Love/Sadeness” by Enigma (00:07): Jeffrey speaks with male bar patrons. He says, “Tonight, I’m a man of action.” Jeffrey dances by himself.
“Gypsy Woman (La Da Dee)” by Crystal Waters (00:07): Jeffrey speaks with male bar patrons. He claims that he is an art photographer. Music plays from within the establishment.

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Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 2 “Please Don’t Go”

“Sunshine Superman” by Donovan (00:13): The Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story soundtrack song plays during a flashback scene. Young Jeffrey (Nick A. Fisher) rides in a vehicle driven by Young Lionel (Josh Braaten). The characters spot a dead raccoon.
“Green Tambourine” by Sir Julian (00:21): Jeffrey visits a clothing store. He purchases a new dress shirt. Music plays in the background.
“Please Don’t Go” by KC and the Sunshine Band (00:25): Jeffrey opens a can of beer. He fondles a male mannequin. The music plays again at 00:46.

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“Please Don’t Go” by KC and the Sunshine Band (00:17): Jeffrey finishes a conversation with Lionel. The Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Jeffrey drives a vehicle and spots a jogger (Asa Germann).
“Stumblin’ In” by Chris Norman & Suzi Quatro (00:33): Casey Kasem introduces a song on the radio. Jeffrey picks up a jogger. He agrees to give Steven Hicks (Cameron Cowperthwaite) a ride.
“Fool (If You Think It’s Over)” by Chris Rea (00:35): Jeffrey hangs out with Steven. They smoke marijuana and lift weights. Steven says that he needs to leave for a Pegasus concert.

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“Even Now” by Barry Manilow (00:06): Jeffrey looks at a yearbook photo. Peters’ character discovers that he was blacked out of a National Honor Society picture. The Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story soundtrack song fades during a car sequence.
“Christmas Ain’t Like Christmas Anymore” by Kitty Wells (00:18): Jeffrey visits his father for Christmas. Lionel inquires about his son’s military service. Jeffrey talks about making friends.
“Menergy” by Patrick Cowley (00:37): Jeffrey drinks blood at his apartment. He arrives at Club 219 during a 1987 transition scene. Jeffrey looks around the venue.
“Hang on to Your Love” by Sade (00:42): Charles (Blake Cooper Griffin) leaves Jeffrey to work. The Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story soundtrack song plays during a club scene. Jeffrey dances with a man.
“Silent Morning” by NOEL (00:46): Jeffrey orders two shots of Jack Daniels. He watches a club patron dance. Jeffrey starts a conversation with a man.
“Catch Me I’m Falling” by Pretty Poison (00:48): The music plays during a hotel room scene. Jeffrey spikes a man’s drink.

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Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 6 “Silenced”

“Everybody Everybody” by Black Box (00:02): The Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story soundtrack song scores a club sequence. Tony Hughes (Rodney Burford) dances with a man. The music drowns out to reflect his experience as a deaf individual.
“Free” by Deniece Williams (00:07): Tony meets with family members for dinner. He communicates details about his new job. Music plays lightly from within the residence.
“Head On” by The Jesus and Mary Chain (00:11): Tony arrives at a record store. He inquires about a job. Margaret (Olivia Baptista) turns him down.
“I’ve Been Thinking About You” by Londonbeat (00:12): Tony enters The Bottom Half. The Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story soundtrack song plays from within the store. Tony lands a new job.
“It’s No Crime” by Babyface (00:13): A photoshoot sequence begins. Tony poses for photographs. Music plays from a stereo system.
“Two to Make It Right” by Seduction (00:18): Jeffrey meets Tony for the first time. He orders two drinks. Jeffrey says, “I like your dance moves.”
“Get Up (Before the Night Is Over)” by Technotronic (00:19): The track plays during a club scene. Jeffrey dances with Tony. He yells and takes his shirt off.
“All Around the World” by Lisa Stansfield (00:24): Jeffrey meets with Tony. They enter Glamour Shots. Tony gets a hair cut.

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“Can’t Stop” by After 7 (00:22): Jeffrey arrives at Tony’s apartment door. He invites him to hang out. Music plays from within Tony’s residence.

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“Lam Sithandone” by Thao Sikhone, Nang Sikhone & Thao Salitat (00:15): The Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story soundtrack song plays during an apartment sequence. The father of a victim receives a threatening phone call. Laotian folk music continues in the background.
“Lam Mahaxay” by Molam Lao (00:28): Glenda (Niecy Nash) enters a church. Laotion music plays before a service. Glenda speaks with George Hecker.
“Skin Tight” by Tony! Toni! Tone! (00:39): Kareem (Verton R. Banks) talks about his life. He recalls an experience at Club 219. Kareem meets with Ron.
“Don’t Let It Show on Your Face (Perfecto Mix)” by Adeva (00:40): Ron hangs out at a club. He dances with a group of men. Jeffrey watches from the bar area.
“Just a Closer Walk with Thee” by Traditional (00:43): Jeffrey attends a church service in prison. He sings with inmates. A man stabs Jeffrey in the neck.