Summary

• Sweet Tooth season 2 soundtrack balances classic hits like Cream with indie tracks by Aisha Badru, creating a well-curated listening experience.
• Limited songs in Sweet Tooth season 2 enhance crucial scenes, with composer Jeff Grace returning to deliver atmospheric compositions.
• The soundtrack adds depth to narrative threads as the series continues Gus' post-apocalyptic adventures with a focus on his imprisonment.

The Sweet Tooth season 2 soundtrack features exciting needle drops, ranging from rock hits by Cream and Alice In Chains to alternative and indie tracks by Aisha Badru and Patrick Watson. Like the Sweet Tooth season 1 soundtrack, season 2's tracklist balances throwback classics with modern picks. Based on the graphic novel of the same name, the Netflix fantasy series continues the post-apocalyptic adventures of deer-boy Gus, with the sophomore season focusing on Gus' imprisonment by General Abbot and the efforts to use him as a cure for humankind in a world ravaged by a pandemic called The Sick.

Sweet Tooth season 2 adds more depth to several narrative threads from its predecessor. Even though fewer songs feature this season than other Netflix hits like Wednesday and Stranger Things, the limited tracks play in some crucial and memorable scenes. Series composer Jeff Grace returns to score season 2, bringing back his atmospheric compositions like "Colorado" and "The Great Crumble." A few tracks are also ed for the dramatic montages in which they play. All in all, the Sweet Tooth season 2 soundtrack makes for a well-curated listening binge.

“In Captivity”

Season 2, Episode 1

“White Room” by Cream: The Sweet Tooth season 2 soundtrack opens with Gus being imprisoned with the rest of the children as the 1968 psychedelic rock cult classic “White Room” can be heard. The song by the British rock band, Cream, continues playing as the narrator gives more context on the antagonistic paramilitary group Last Men. “White Room” also became popular when it was featured in 2019's Joker. It was a No. 6 single on the Billboard Hot 100 when initially released.

“Thank You for Being a Friend” by Andrew Gold: The Sweet Tooth cast expands in season 2 with the addition of Gus’ new friend Teddy, a half-turtle and half-human hybrid. Recalling the times his parents used to play music to him, Teddy sings “Thank You for Being a Friend” to Gus. Originally recorded by Andrew Gold, the soft rock song gained prominence when a cover by Cynthia Fee served as the theme song on the sitcom The Golden Girls.

“This Little Light of Mine” by Harry Dixon Loes: Teddy continues singing for the imprisoned hybrid children, this time performing the traditional gospel song “This Little Light of Mine.” Written by Harry Dixon Loes in the 1920s, the song has become a Christmas staple since then and even doubled as a Civil Rights Movement anthem at a point in time.

“Into the Deep Woods”

Season 2, Episode 2

“Kettering” by The Antlers: The Sweet Tooth season 2 soundtrack continues incorporating rock songs as the melancholic track “Kettering” plays when a screaming Jepperd searches for his family during the Great Crumble. The song’s lyrical themes fit the tragic scene as it deals with a man’s wife dying of cancer.

“Je Te Laisserai Des Mots” by Patrick Watson: As Gus tells the hybrids about his Yellowstone lodge and Dr. Singh feels that Gus can save the world, Patrick Watson’s “Je Te Laisserai Des Mots” can be heard. Incorporating both French and English verses, the song exemplifies Watson’s style of blending classical music influences with indie rock. The song was certified gold when Patrick Watson released it in 2010.

“Chicken Or Egg?”

Season 2, Episode 3

“Dancing to the Beat” by Clarence Murray: Gillian Washington, the driving force behind Project Midnight Sun, jogs and talks about human longevity as Clarence Murray’s merry R&B track “Dancing to the Beat” opens the third episode.

“Mama’s Got the Wagon” by Mickey Murray: As Jepperd shares a drink with former therapist Aimee and talks about his life, the '60s-era funk/soul song, “Mama’s Got the Wagon,” can be heard.

“I’ll Never Grow Old” by The Maytals: After Rani exits the cell and leaves some treats for the kids, they can be seen celebrating. Toots and the Maytals’ 1969 reggae hit “I’ll Never Grow Old” sets the cheery mood.

“No Hard Feelings” by Wolf Alice: In an introspective scene from the season, the Animal Army leader Becky can be seen tossing stones into the water and talking about how dearly she misses her family. The bass-driven melancholic ballad by the English rock band, Wolf Alice, serves as an apt addition to the Sweet Tooth season 2 soundtrack for this adorable moment.

“Shambala” by Daniel Moore: General Abbot hears “Shambala” on the radio and tells the driver to turn up the volume as he sings along with the lyrics. Irrespective of their moral obligations, it is certain that Sweet Tooth characters have good taste in music. Even though the pop-rock classic was first written by Daniel Moore, the cover version by Three Dog Night made the song reach new heights.

“Bad Man”

Season 2, Episode 4

“Stranger” by You, Me, Everybody: The fourth episode opens with people dancing to “Stranger” by contemporary jazz and blues group You, Me, Everybody. The song plays again in the final scene of the episode when Jepperd is left alone.

“In Fernem Land” by Silvano Santagata: Dr. Aditya and his wife Rani meet General Abbot as he invites them for a celebration dinner. The song marking this occasion is Silvano Santagata’s classical number "In Fernem Land."

“What It Takes”

Season 2, Episode 5

“Our Last Fight” by Scala & Kolacny Brothers: The Belgian choir Scala & Kolacny Brothers’ “Our Last Fight” is a haunting addition to the Sweet Tooth season 2 soundtrack. It closes the fifth episode as all the main characters overhear a plane above, and a parachute marked “Delivery for General Abbott” descends to the ground.

“How It Started, How It’s Going”

Season 2, Episode 6

“Little Daisy” by Lenny Roybal: As the narrator explains how big things happen in life without us even noticing at times, Lenny Roybal’s simple folk-country tune “Little Daisy” can be heard.

“Splintered” by Aisha Badru: In the scene where Aimee fires up the laboratory, Aisha Badru's "Splintered" plays. The song which encourages listeners to take control of their lives suits the scene that drastically changes Aimee's character arc.

“The Last Man on Earth” by Wolf Alice: British rock band Wolf Alice returns to the Sweet Tooth soundtrack with a song describing the arrogance of humans. The dramatic “The Last Man on Earth” plays in a montage that includes Aimee and her kids escaping, Rani having left and the hybrid kids going to Yellowstone.

“I’ll Find You”

Season 2, Episode 7

“50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” by Paul Simon: The montage from the previous episode gives way to another one as Bear and Bobby the kids, and Bear, Gus and Jepp share a warm hug. The song that plays here is Paul Simon’s folk rock classic “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”, complete with its recognizable drum riff.

“And It’s Still Alright” by Nathaniel Rateliff: The Sweet Tooth season 2 soundtrack brims with many modern folk numbers, including Nathaniel Ratecliff’s “And It’s Still Alright”. The 2020 release plays in a particularly moving scene where Aimee reveals her illness to Jepp but also adds that she won’t take the treatment as an eight-year-old was killed for the cure.

“Wait Up for Me” by Amos Lee: The teary moments don’t stop in this episode as the somber folk rock song “Wait Up for Me” plays when Aimee talks to the kids around a bonfire and a voice tape recorded by Gus’ mom reveals why she left her family.

“The Ballad Of The Last Men”

Season 2, Episode 8

“Line by Line” by The Walkmen: The Sweet Tooth season 2 ending is a heavy one as the highly likable character Aimee finally dies. As Jepp and the kids mourn the loss, The Walkmen’s “Line by Line” establishes the tragic atmosphere.

Where To Stream The Sweet Tooth Season 2 Soundtrack

The Soundtrack To Sweet Tooth Season 2 Is Available On A Variety Of Platforms

The soundtrack to Sweet Tooth season 2 is an impressive mix of songs for the Netflix fantasy series based on the popular comic book. It features a nice, wide variety of licensed music from both established acts and some more obscure and independent acts. It ranges from classic hit-makers, like Cream and Paul Simon to British acts like Wolf Alice. With such an eclectic mix of songs, many viewers want to listen to the soundtrack once the show concludes, and it's luckily easy to locate.

The Sweet Tooth season 2 soundtrack is available to stream on Spotify thanks to a playlist that includes the songs in the show and songs inspiring the story, as well as on a YouTube playlist as well.