Every song from the James Gunn DC Universe TV show

Creature Commands delivers a dynamic soundtrack that provides an explosive introduction to James Gunn's DCU. Creature Commands is the first official entrant in James Gunn's DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters – although certain elements from Gunn's other DC works are considered canon. The series offers a totally different take on the typical superhero romp, transporting audiences to a world of classic horror movie monsters and spooky castles, with suitably dynamic music to match.

THE Creature Commands the soundtrack employs a combination of original score and compiled songs. Both aspects of the soundtrack are rooted in Eastern European folk music and the dark cabaret genre. Gunn even referenced The Dresden Dolls and Gogol Bordello as major influences on the show's music, referring to them as a musical moodboard for Creature Commands season 1.

All songs from Creature Commandos episode 1

THE first song heard in Creature Commands is “Moliendo Café” by Fanfare Ciocǎrlia. This is played as the main title theme of Creature Commands in the opening credits. Like the other songs on the soundtrack, “Moliendo Café” has a distinctly Eastern European feel influenced by gypsy music, setting the musical precedent for the series.

“My Gypsy Auto Pilot” by Gogol Bordello appears when the team is traveling in a helicarrier in the first mission in Pokolistan. The music pays off as they land and exit the vehicle, producing one of the first scenes in the full film. Creature Commands team. Gogol Bordello appears throughout the Creature Commands soundtrack as one of the show's main musical influences.

Circus Contraption's “Carousel” follows the Creature Commandos on their wild night at the Pokolistan palace. The montage shows each team member struggling to sleep as the song's haunting melody washes over them. Except, of course, the Weasel who sleeps soundly.

Gogol Bordello’s “Mala Vida” provides the backing for Rick Flag’s thrilling fight with Dr Phosphorus. The band's punk energy is the perfect accompaniment to their exhilarating fight, whilst maintaining an Eastern European vibe. The band fuses gypsy and Ukrainian folk music with punk and dub, making them a fitting soundtrack for the ragtag group of misfit monsters.

“Juodaan Viinaa” by Korpiklaani serves as the end credits song for Creature Commands episode 1. Each episode ends with a different song, with episode 1 offering a rock anthem with a notably pirate tone. Much like other Eastern European songs, this helicopter grounds the series in a traditional horror setting and declares that Creature Commands it won't follow the standard superhero fare.

All songs from Creature Commandos episode 2

“Raise The Dead” by Caravan Of Thieves appears in Creature Commands episode 2 when Circe is eating steak in front of his men. The song continues until the next scene, when Lana begins to caress Rick Flag's scars and tend to his wounds. The music swells as the two begin to make passionate love in the bathroom.

Gogol Bordello's “Start Wearing Purple” provides the backdrop for the Bride's captivating fight against Circe in Frankenstein's mansion. The song choice is fitting considering Circe's magic and the scene's color scheme are purple. “Start Wearing Purple” plays almost in full as the Bride fends off Circe's men before the Bride has flashbacks to her days with Victor Frankenstein.

“American Wedding” by Gogol Bordello is the background music for the montage scene where the Bride tries to escape from Eric Frankenstein. In fact, the band you see singing the song during this montage is Gogol Bordello himself. The lyrics' discussion of weddings and marriage is ideal for accompanying the Bride as she escapes from her groom.

“Ompa Til Du Dør” by Kaizers Orchestra serves as the end credits song for Creature Commands episode 2. Just like the previous end credits song, the song kicks in with a raucous beat that helps punctuate the emotional ending. Both songs are also among the few songs included that are not sung in English.

All songs from Creature Commandos episode 3

“Coin-Operated Boy” by The Dresden Dolls is surprisingly only one of two songs featured throughout episode 3, with this one playing during the episode's climactic moment. The song follows GI Robot finally managing to kill “Nazis” during the battle with Circe and the Children of Themyscira in the Princess Castle. The scene also recalls how GI Robot ended up where it is now, killing more real Nazis in a gruesome flashback interspersed with the current storyline.

“The Feeling You Bring” by Mount Righteous serves as the end credits song for Creature Commands episode 3. The more upbeat song works as a strong juxtaposition to the tragic event that happened right before the credits rolled. It ends up feeling like a celebration of GI Robot and the joy he had in fulfilling his directive once again.

All songs from Creature Commandos episode 4

“I Would Never Want to Be Young Again” by Gogol Bordello plays as Circe shows Amanda Waller a glimpse of the possible future if the princess doesn't die. It's a great scene that establishes a significant amount of worldbuilding for the DCU. Gogol Bordello's track is chaotic, perfectly matching what is happening during the scene.

“…Not A Crime” by Gogol Bordello is the track that accompanies Frankenstein's fight with Rick Flag Sr. After suspecting that The Bride and Rick Flag are romantically involved, Eric Frankenstein follows Flag back to his home, where a playful fight ensues, ending with the two talking about love and movies.

“Hjerteknuser” by the Kaizers Orchestra serves as the end credits song for Creature Commands episode 4. For a Weasel-focused episode, it ends on a pretty heavy note, but “Hjerteknuser” is the perfect way to roll the credits, acting as a relief from what came before.

Where to listen to the Creature Commandos soundtrack

There is no official release Creature Commands soundtrack album, although this may change after the season's release. However, James Gunn created a playlist on Spotify titled, Official Creature Commandos Playlist. Features all of the songs listed above from the compiled soundtrack, although it does not contain any incidental scores or backing music.

Before the first episodes premiered, this playlist was largely a collection of random, albeit thematically curated, songs. However, Gunn has updated it with the above songs, which he will continue to do with the release of each episode of Creature Commands.

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