24 Best Breaking Bad Songs: The Ultimate Soundtrack Guide

Updated at: 31/03/2025

Breaking Bad, a show renowned for its gripping narrative and unforgettable characters, also boasts a surprisingly impactful soundtrack. While not focusing on a single artist, band, or album, the show's curated music selection perfectly complements its mood and themes, ranging from haunting folk to driving electronic beats. This list isn't just a ranking of catchy tunes; it's a journey through the emotional landscape of the series, showcasing how music can amplify tension, heighten suspense, or provide unexpected moments of poignant beauty. The songs selected here represent a deliberate blend of styles, each carefully chosen to enhance a specific scene or character arc, reflecting the show's dramatic shifts and complex characters. From introspective acoustic pieces to powerful, driving tracks, the music elevates the viewing experience, adding layers of meaning and emotional depth often unseen in television.

The selections are a testament to the show's meticulous attention to detail and its ability to use music not as mere background noise, but as an integral part of the storytelling. This carefully curated collection offers a unique opportunity to revisit the show's emotional journey through a different lens—the lens of its soundtrack. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer to the world of Walter White, this exploration of the Breaking Bad soundtrack will reveal a hidden dimension of the show’s brilliance, enriching your understanding and appreciation of its powerful narrative. The diverse soundscapes featured—from mellow acoustic melodies to high-energy electronic sounds—demonstrate the show's sophisticated use of music to shape the viewer's experience. This is a chance to rediscover the show's magic, one unforgettable song at a time.

  • A Horse with No Name
    1

    A Horse with No Name

    America,George Martin

    1971

    America

  • The Blower's Daughter
    2

    The Blower's Daughter

    Damien Rice

    2024

  • Bonfire
    3

    Bonfire

    Knife Party

    2012

    The Rising Tied (Deluxe Edition)

  • The Weight
    4

    The Weight

    The Band

    1968

    Music From Big Pink (Remastered)

  • Goodbye
    5

    Goodbye

    Apparat

    2024

  • The Battle Hymn of the Republic
    6

    The Battle Hymn of the Republic

    Julia Ward Howe

    1861

  • Tupelo Honey
    7

    Tupelo Honey

    Van Morrison

    1971

  • The Times They Are A-Changin'
    8

    The Times They Are A-Changin'

    Bob Dylan

    1964

  • Crystal Blue Persuasion
    9

    Crystal Blue Persuasion

    Tommy James , The Shondells

    1969

  • Gloomy Sunday
    10

    Gloomy Sunday

    Billie Holiday

    2024

  • Smokestack Lightning
    11

    Smokestack Lightning

    Howlin' Wolf

    1956

  • Baby Blue
    12

    Baby Blue

    Badfinger

    1971

  • El Paso
    13

    El Paso

    Marty Robbins

    1959

    Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs

  • My Own Soul's Warning
    14

    My Own Soul's Warning

    The Killers

    2008

  • I Got You
    15

    I Got You

    James Brown

    1965

  • The Look of Love
    16

    The Look of Love

    Dusty Springfield

    1967

  • Black
    17

    Black

    Norah Jones,Danger Mouse

    2024

  • Truth
    18

    Truth

    Alexander Ebert

    2024

  • Baby, I Love You
    19

    Baby, I Love You

    Aretha Franklin

    1967

    Aretha Arrives

  • We Are Born When We Die
    20

    We Are Born When We Die

    Apollo Sunshine

    2024

  • Nine Years
    21

    Nine Years

    Ticklah

    2024

  • Mango Walk
    22

    Mango Walk

    In-Crowd

    2024

  • Crazy
    23

    Crazy

    Patsy Cline,The Jordanaires

    1961

    Showcase

  • Who's Gonna Save My Soul
    24

    Who's Gonna Save My Soul

    Gnarls Barkley

    2024