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Soundtracks of Television: ‘Waco: The Aftermath’

Waco: The Aftermath Soundtrack - Every Song in the Showtime Series

The Waco: The Aftermath soundtrack includes music by Robert Jean Viger and The Jesus and Mary Chain. This info article contains spoilers and song details for John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle’s Showtime series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more Vague Visages music guides.

Waco: The Aftermath stars Michael Shannon as Gary Noesner, an FBI hostage negotiator. Giovanni Ribisi co-stars as Dan Cogdell, a defense attorney who represents accused terrorists. The storyline follows the main players after a 1993 standoff between Branch Davidians and U.S. government agents. The Newton Brothers (The Haunting of Hill House) scored the Showtime series; music supervisor Dan Wilcox (Little America) handled the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in Waco: The Aftermath, a sequel to the 2018 miniseries Waco.

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Waco: The Aftermath Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 “Truths and Consequences”

Waco: The Aftermath Soundtrack on Showtime - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1

  • Bossalove” by Robert Jean Viger (00:14): The Waco: The Aftermath soundtrack song accompanies an interior scene. Dan talks about David Koresh and narcissism. Music plays from the speaker system.
  • “Catchfire” by The Jesus and Mary Chain (00:42): The track scores the end credits.

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Waco: The Aftermath Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2 “A Common Enemy”

Waco: The Aftermath Soundtrack on Showtime - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2

  • “Will the Circle Be UnBroken” by The Carter Family (00:03): The Waco: The Aftermath soundtrack song plays during a flashback sequence. Ruth welcomes Clive and Lois in 1983 Mount Carmel. Music plays from a speaker system.
  • “Tuesday’s Gone” by Lynyrd Skynyrd (00:35): Gary meets with Carol in a Tulsa diner. Music plays in the background. Carol talks about her background.
  • “Lunatic Fringe” by Red Rider (00:39): The track scores the end credits.

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Waco: The Aftermath Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3 “The Gospel According to Livingstone Fagan”

Waco: The Aftermath Soundtrack on Showtime - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3

  • “Rock You Like a Hurricane” by Scorpions (00:17): Gordon Novel (Gary Cole) picks up Dan. The Waco: The Aftermath soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Gordon talks about his beef with the ATF.
  • “Pigs in Zen” by Jane’s Addiction (00:27): Gary enters a bar. Music plays from the speaker system. Gary talks to Carol.
  • “Man in the Box” by Alice In Chains (00:31): The music plays during an interior scene. Carol navigates a house party. She talks to Becca Whitsett (Giorgia Whigham) about a drug deal.
  • “Healing Tide” by Creature Feature (00:41): A car sequence begins. Becca and Carol travel to Elohim City. Music plays from the speaker system.

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Waco: The Aftermath Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4 “Conspiracy”

Waco: The Aftermath Soundtrack on Showtime - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4

  • “Mama Tried” by Merle Haggard (00:17): David shops at a convenience store. The Waco: The Aftermath soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. David purchases Rugers and camo suits.
  • “Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven” by Love and Rockets (00:47): The track scores the end credits.

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Waco: The Aftermath Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5 “Reckoning”

Waco: The Aftermath Soundtrack on Showtime - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5

  • “Honey” by HAMMERZ (00:15): Timothy visits a Ryder store. Music plays from the speaker system. Timothy rents a Ryder truck.
  • “Freedom! ’90” by George Michael (00:20): David learns that George Roden was admitted to a mental hospital. He says, “You know what that means?” David dances on a bus.
  • “Goin’ Home” by Dan Auerbach (00:30): Clive exits a prison. He takes in the fresh air. The Waco: The Aftermath soundtrack song continues as Clive reunites with Ruth.

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