Not Your Average Halloween Party Playlist: 18 Songs That Aren’t “Monster Mash”

October 27th, 2017 at 1:05am
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Even though munching on candy bars and watching Edward Scissorhands within the confines of your dorm room may be just as acceptable in April as it is in October, this weekend is the best time of year to crank up your favorite Halloween tunes. And while we’re all fans of the classics (“Monster Mash” and “This Is Halloween”), even the creature from the black lagoon likes to change things up every once in a while. Here are a few 21st-century haunts to blast at your next All Hallow’s Eve party—with a few of our favorite old ghoul chants hidden between the candy corn and caramel apples of our favorite rock and pop songs.

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  • Casey Nalley

    I'm a senior at the University of Kentucky, studying Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies. I like to spend my free time painting my nails, watching Rocket Power reruns, and writing about anything and everything. I also have a bit of an obsession with Winona Ryder's fashion and films, torn jeans, and contemporary, garage rock.