
Sharp Objects Soundtrack (2018) Guide
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.
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.
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Come Down
Scene Context: The first song plays during a scene where the characters roller skate to enter a property secretly. It is heard again in Camille's car at the 23-minute mark.
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Tumbling Lights
The Acid
Scene Context: They quietly ascend the stairs and try to pierce Camille's hand with a paperclip while she sleeps. This scene repeats during the end credits.
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I Can't Quit You Baby
Scene Context: Camille enters the car and plays the song.
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Small Town Heroes
Hurray for the Riff Raff
Scene Context: Camille plays the song in her car the following morning as she drives past the memorial site and proceeds to the police station.
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Dietro Casa
Ludovico Einaudi
Scene Context: Camille reaches her mother's house. Classical music is playing inside.
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Motherless Children
Scene Context: At a bar, Camille encounters Detective Willis shortly after leaving her mother's house.
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Ring Of Fire
Scene Context: The bartender performs a karaoke rendition of a song dedicated to Camille.
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Scene Context: Camille listens to the song while driving after consuming alcohol at a bar.
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.
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In the Evening
Scene Context: Camille listens to the song while driving around town en route to Natalie's wake.
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Les moulins de mon cœur
Michel Legrand
Scene Context: Alan and Adora dance slowly to the song. Adora then becomes upset and goes upstairs.
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There's a Key
M. Ward
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.
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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.
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black screen
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.
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Port De Bras
Michael Roberts
Scene Context: The first song plays during the commencement of the opening credits.
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Plus tôt
Alexandra Stréliski
Scene Context: Alan plays classical music on the record player. Camille exits the house silently.
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Thank You
Scene Context: Camille and Alice are present in the ward while listening to an unspecified audio. The scene then transitions to Camille driving to a coffee shop.
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There's a Key
M. Ward
Scene Context: Song plays briefly in Camille's car; then the sheriff arrives.
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I Was Wrong
Scene Context: Camille serves Willis a shot at the bar as a gesture of reconciliation.
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Mama's Gonna Give You Love
Emily Wells
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Concerto in D Minor (After Alessandro Marcello), BWV 974: II. Adagio
Alexandra Stréliski
Scene Context: Camille plays the final piano piece upon discovering Alice's body. The scene then transitions to Camille driving recklessly on the highway while intoxicated, leading directly into the end credits.
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.
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In the Evening
Scene Context: Camille returns to her car after retrieving her damaged iPod from the roadside.
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You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want To Do It) [feat. The Jordanaires]
Scene Context: Officer Vickery's wife plays a song while he prepares for work; the music continues as he drives to his workplace.
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You Don't Know
Scene Context: Amma attempts to apologize to Camille.
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Dear Mama
Scene Context: Amma performs a dance while playing music in the house with her mother.
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Basic Instinct
The Acid
Scene Context: Camille listens to a song on her computer while a maid knocks.
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Texas Flood
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Scene Context: Camille discusses with John Keene at the bar but leaves suddenly upon hearing concerning news.
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Riders on the Storm
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Les parapluies de cherbourg
Nana Mouskouri
Scene Context: Camille exits the bar urgently to search for Amma. This sequence continues through the final scene and into the beginning of the end credits.
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Tumbling Lights
The Acid
Scene Context: Camille looks for Amma inside the vehicle.
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Mama's Gonna Give You Love
Emily Wells
Scene Context: The scene depicts girls rollerskating while a song plays in the background, followed by an instance where they collide with a stop sign.
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Changing Winds
Alexandra Stréliski
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Thinking of a Place
The War on Drugs
Scene Context: Second song plays during the end credit sequence.
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.
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I Got the Blues
Glen Morris
Scene Context: Detective Willis enters the barber shop and discusses Calhoun Day with the sheriff.
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Scene Context: Camille and Amma are driving while singing songs. They are heading out to purchase new clothing.
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It Ain't Me Babe
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A Man Without Love
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Pa'lante
Hurray for the Riff Raff
Scene Context: Camille interacts with her son in the car following a conversation where her mother reveals she never loved her. The scene continues at a motel where Camille engages in sexual activity with a detective, concluding through to the end credits.
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.
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You Belong To Me (feat. The Jordanaires)
Scene Context: Chief Vickers' wife plays a song as he prepares for work.
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Lowdown
Boz Scaggs
Scene Context: Amma is positioned by the pool at John Keene's residence, having requested that he apply lotion on her prior to Camille's arrival.
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Snowfall / Snowfall Cha-Cha
George Shearing
Scene Context: Adora and Alan are seated on the porch when Camille enters angrily, discussing the evidence found in the lake.
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The Little Red Rooster
Willie Dixon
Scene Context: Camille contacts her editor. The song plays in the background while she lies on the couch.
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Scene Context: Detective Willis converses with Jackie in the bar while the scene plays.
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Call Me Irresponsible
Robert Goulet
Scene Context: Adora enters and confronts Alan for failing to complete the requested task.
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Trahison
Vitalic
Scene Context: Amma and her friends forcibly place Camille in a truck that is playing music and transport her to a party.
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Blow My Buzz
D12
Scene Context: Upon entering the house party, Camille discusses with Ashley the incident involving her ear.
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Don't You
Sage the Gemini
Scene Context: Camille descends the staircase at the party following the consumption of ecstasy.
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Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Scene Context: Amma and her friends dance and sing during the party. After Camille exits, Amma follows her outside.
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.
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You Belong To Me (feat. The Jordanaires)
Scene Context: Sheriff travels to the gas station during the morning hours.
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Scene Context: Sheriff and Detective Willis discuss evidence regarding John Keene's alleged involvement in a crime at a local diner.
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Love Is Just a Four-Letter Word
Scene Context: Song plays as Camille enters the bar.
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Scene Context: Camille serves John Keene his second drink of the evening, and they engage in conversation.
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Les parapluies de cherbourg
Nana Mouskouri
Scene Context: Alan performs the song while Amma moves quietly through the house, and Adora prepares medication by crushing it.
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How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
Chris Stills
Scene Context: Camille visits Jackie, and upon entering the house, a song is playing.
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Through the Morning, Through the Night
Robert Plant , Alison Krauss
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Berceuse
Alexandra Stréliski
Scene Context: Amma vomits; Adora provides care.
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There He Goes
Scene Context: The sheriff notices Camille driving past but chooses to follow the group of girls rollerskating.
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Down In the Willow Garden
Scene Context: Alan listens to the final song through his headphones. As Camille returns home, the scene incorporates flashbacks until the end credits begin.
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.
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Dance and Angela
Franz Waxman
Scene Context: Opening credits are displayed.
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Dietro Casa
Ludovico Einaudi
Scene Context: Adora instructs Camille to sit for dinner, noting it is a special occasion. Amma, appearing ill, mentions she is dressed as the Greek goddess Persephone.
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Concerto in D Minor (After Alessandro Marcello), BWV 974: II. Adagio
Alexandra Stréliski
Scene Context: Amma discusses Persephone. Camille proposes that Amma stay at her residence.
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Tragedy At the Sunshine Mine
Frank Starr
Scene Context: Vickery and Alan visit a barber shop for haircuts.
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Le départ
Alexandra Stréliski
Scene Context: Camille awakens and requests Amma to locate Willis. She then inquires of Adora whether she is facing a terminal condition.
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Berceuse
Alexandra Stréliski
Scene Context: Amma attempts to go downstairs quietly.
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Long Black Veil
Scene Context: Willis enters the bar.
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Snowfall / Snowfall Cha-Cha
George Shearing
Scene Context: Adora converses with Camille while both are in the bathtub.
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Scene Context: Camille attempts to exit the bathtub and leave the bathroom.
Sharp Objects (Music from the HBO Limited Series)
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Dance and Angela
Franz Waxman
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Cupcake Kitty Curls (feat. The Rooster Incorporated)
Mark Batson
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Dance and Angela (Glance Backwards) [Jean-Phi Goncalves Remix]
Jeffrey Brodsky
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Dance and Angela (Trip-Hop Version)
Jean-Phi Goncalves
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Small Town Heroes
Hurray for the Riff Raff
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I Love My Momma
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Through the Morning, Through the Night
Robert Plant , Alison Krauss
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Mama's Gonna Give You Love
Emily Wells
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Can't Take My Eyes Off You
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Concerto in D Minor (After Alessandro Marcello), BWV 974: II. Adagio
Alexandra Stréliski
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The Little Red Rooster
Willie Dixon
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Pa'lante
Hurray for the Riff Raff
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Tumbling Lights
The Acid
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Come Down
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
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode
| Episode | Song Title | Artist |
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| 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.





