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Sharp Objects Soundtrack (2018) Guide

HBO Max 8 Crime | Drama | Mystery 2018

Sharp Objects follows Camille Preaker, a troubled crime reporter suffering from severe psychological scars and a history of self-harm, who returns to her small Missouri hometown to investigate the gruesome murders of two young girls. As she reluctantly moves back into her childhood home, Camille is forced to confront her overbearing, neurotic mother and the dark, toxic family secrets she spent years trying to escape. Her investigation into the local crimes begins to blur with her own traumatic past, dragging her deeper into a web of psychological torment where the town's disturbing realities match the scars etched onto her own skin.

Jean-Marc Vallée’s acclaimed 2018 HBO limited series Sharp Objects uses its soundtrack to mirror the fractured mind of reporter Camille Preaker (Amy Adams). Eschewing a traditional score, the thriller relies almost entirely on diegetic music—songs played by characters on-screen via Camille’s blue iPod, car stereo, or her stepfather Alan's high-end turntable.

Led Zeppelin acts as a vital musical anchor for Camille's trauma, with classics like 'I Can't Quit You Baby,' 'What Is and What Should Never Be,' 'Thank You,' and 'In the Evening' blasting in her Volvo. These rock anthems contrast with the eerie classical piano solos of Alexandra Stréliski and Ludovico Einaudi playing in Adora’s (Patricia Clarkson) pristine Southern mansion.

Soundtrack by Episode

Episode 1: Vanish (Jul 8, 2018)

St. Louis Chronicle reporter Camille Preaker returns to her rural hometown of Wind Gap, Mo., to file a story about two missing girls, one of whom was found dead and presumed murdered. The assignment, which reunites Camille with her overbearing mother, Adora, brings back traumatic childhood memories, including the death of her younger sister, Marian, when both were schoolgirls.

Episode 2: Dirt (Jul 15, 2018)

Camille searches for clues at the funeral and wake for Wind Gap's latest victim, and clashes with her mother about Camille's presence in the town. Richard finds a surprising way to arrive at a conclusion about the murderer's profile. Camille pays a visit to the working-class home of a young boy who says he witnessed the abduction, and confronts Chief Vickery.

  • Scene Context: Camille listens to the song while driving around town en route to Natalie's wake.

  • Les moulins de mon cœur

    Michel Legrand

    Scene Context: Alan and Adora dance slowly to the song. Adora then becomes upset and goes upstairs.

  • Scene Context: Camille drives through Wind Gap with music playing in her car. She halts to converse with a woman who is removing missing person posters.

  • I'd Rather Go Blind

    John Verity

    Scene Context: Camille enters the bar and orders a drink. She engages in conversation with a detective regarding Wind Gap.

  • Scene Context: The final scene includes Camille lying in bed while the last song plays, leading directly to the end credits. This same song is heard earlier at the 19-minute mark when Camille listens to it in her car.

Episode 3: Fix (Jul 22, 2018)

Camille relives a recent tragedy as she struggles to piece together the murders in Wind Gap. Richard grows frustrated with Chief Vickery's assumptions regarding potential suspects. A defiant Amma shows off her wild side to Camille, but Adora admonishes Camille for meddling in the investigation and a town in mourning.

Episode 4: Ripe (Jul 29, 2018)

Camille agrees to show Richard some of Wind Gap’s crime scenes, though the tour opens up old wounds. Alan confronts Adora about her sharing confidences with Chief Vickery, who is concerned about the Crellins hosting the annual "Calhoun Day" attended by Wind Gap's youth. Fired from his job at Preaker Farms, John shares off-the-record revelations with Camille that raise fresh concerns for her.

Episode 5: Closer (Aug 5, 2018)

Despite a potential serial killer on the loose in the community, Wind Gap residents gather for Calhoun Day, an annual southern-pride festival hosted by Adora on the grounds of her house. As Amma and her friends act out a traditional play depicting the sacrifices made by the wife of a Confederate soldier, Adora shares confidences with Richard that may impact his relationship with Camille.

Episode 6: Cherry (Aug 12, 2018)

Adora provides Chief Vickery with a key piece of evidence in the Ann Nash murder case. Richard probes for details about Camille’s dark past. John’s girlfriend, Ashley, looks to make news for herself. Amma bonds with Camille during and after a wild party.

Episode 7: Falling (Aug 19, 2018)

Camille crosses a line in her investigation of the prime suspect. Richard coaxes Jackie to offer up info about Marian Preaker’s death. Adora takes pains to keep an ailing Amma under her roof and in her care.

Episode 8: Milk (Aug 26, 2018)

Concerned for the safety of Amma, Camille puts her own life in jeopardy as she gets closer to the truth behind the shocking mysteries surrounding the Wind Gap killings.

Sharp Objects (Music from the HBO Limited Series)

The series dark, humid atmosphere of Wind Gap, Missouri is highlighted by contemporary alternative tracks. Sylvan Esso’s 'Come Down' and The Acid’s hypnotic electronic tune 'Tumbling Lights' underscore the haunting roller-skating scenes of Amma (Eliza Scanlen), while tracks by LCD Soundsystem, Hurray for the Riff Raff, and Leon Bridges complete the show’s psychological landscape.

Main Cast

  • Amy Adams Camille Preaker
  • Patricia Clarkson Adora Crellin
  • Chris Messina Richard Willis
  • Eliza Scanlen Amma Crellin
  • Matt Craven Bill Vickery
  • Henry Czerny Alan Crellin
  • Taylor John Smith John Keene
  • Madison Davenport Ashley Wheeler
  • Miguel Sandoval Frank Curry
  • Sophia Lillis Young Camille Preaker

Official Trailer

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Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode

Episode Song Title Artist
E1 Come Down Sylvan Esso
E1 Tumbling Lights The Acid
E1 I Can't Quit You Baby Led Zeppelin
E1 Small Town Heroes Hurray for the Riff Raff
E1 Dietro Casa Ludovico Einaudi
E1 Motherless Children Steve Miller Band
E1 Ring Of Fire Eric Burdon & The Animals
E1 What Is and What Should Never Be Led Zeppelin
E2 In the Evening Led Zeppelin
E2 Les moulins de mon cœur Michel Legrand
E2 There's a Key M. Ward
E2 I'd Rather Go Blind John Verity
E2 black screen LCD Soundsystem
E3 Port De Bras Michael Roberts
E3 Plus tôt Alexandra Stréliski
E3 Thank You Led Zeppelin
E3 There's a Key M. Ward
E3 I Was Wrong Chris Stapleton
E3 Mama's Gonna Give You Love Emily Wells
E3 Concerto in D Minor (After Alessandro Marcello), BWV 974: II. Adagio Alexandra Stréliski
E4 In the Evening Led Zeppelin
E4 You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want To Do It) [feat. The Jordanaires] Patsy Cline
E4 You Don't Know Leon Bridges
E4 Dear Mama 2Pac
E4 Basic Instinct The Acid
E4 Texas Flood Stevie Ray Vaughan
E4 Riders on the Storm The Doors
E4 Les parapluies de cherbourg Nana Mouskouri
E4 Tumbling Lights The Acid
E4 Mama's Gonna Give You Love Emily Wells
E4 Changing Winds Alexandra Stréliski
E4 Thinking of a Place The War on Drugs
E5 I Got the Blues Glen Morris
E5 It's Impossible Perry Como
E5 It Ain't Me Babe Bob Dylan
E5 A Man Without Love Engelbert Humperdinck
E5 Pa'lante Hurray for the Riff Raff
E6 You Belong To Me (feat. The Jordanaires) Patsy Cline
E6 Lowdown Boz Scaggs
E6 Snowfall / Snowfall Cha-Cha George Shearing
E6 The Little Red Rooster Willie Dixon
E6 Jolene Ray LaMontagne
E6 Call Me Irresponsible Robert Goulet
E6 Trahison Vitalic
E6 Blow My Buzz D12
E6 Don't You Sage the Gemini
E6 Can't Take My Eyes Off You Engelbert Humperdinck
E7 You Belong To Me (feat. The Jordanaires) Patsy Cline
E7 Endless Sleep Jody Reynolds
E7 Love Is Just a Four-Letter Word Joan Baez
E7 Who Knows Where The Time Goes? Fairport Convention
E7 Les parapluies de cherbourg Nana Mouskouri
E7 How Can You Mend a Broken Heart Chris Stills
E7 Through the Morning, Through the Night Robert Plant, Alison Krauss
E7 Berceuse Alexandra Stréliski
E7 There He Goes Patsy Cline
E7 Down In the Willow Garden The Everly Brothers
E8 Dance and Angela Franz Waxman
E8 Dietro Casa Ludovico Einaudi
E8 Concerto in D Minor (After Alessandro Marcello), BWV 974: II. Adagio Alexandra Stréliski
E8 Tragedy At the Sunshine Mine Frank Starr
E8 Le départ Alexandra Stréliski
E8 Berceuse Alexandra Stréliski
E8 Long Black Veil Johnny Cash
E8 Snowfall / Snowfall Cha-Cha George Shearing
E8 It's Impossible Perry Como

Frequently Asked Questions

Who composed the music for Sharp Objects?

The score for Sharp Objects was composed by Alexandra Stréliski.

How many songs are in the soundtrack for Sharp Objects?

There are 80 songs featured in the soundtrack for Sharp Objects. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.

What are the genres of Sharp Objects?

The main genres for Sharp Objects include Crime, Drama, Mystery.

How many seasons does Sharp Objects have?

The TV show Sharp Objects currently has 1 season.

SHOW INFO
Supervisors Susan Jacobs
Network HBO Max
External Links IMDb, TMDB