Welcome to Spectral’s Top 10, where we bring you the most unsettling, creepy songs the music industry has to offer. We’ve got a great set list for you this evening, ranging from songs fueled by ghostly encounters to love songs between the live and the decomposed. And don’t miss Alexis sharing the true meaning of the name AC/DC. Thanks for tuning in! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other platforms.

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Resources:

Bartlette, DeLani R. “Diane Downs: Hungry Like the Wolf.” Medium, 11 May 2021, https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/diane-downs-hungry-like-the-wolf-22905cecdd97.

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Burchard, Jeremy. “How the Ghost of Hank Williams Inspired David Allan Coe’s ‘The Ride’”. Wide Open Country, 26 Mar. 2020, https://www.wideopencountry.com/how-the-ghost-of-hank-williams-inspired-the-ride/.

“David Allan Coe.” Legendary David Allan Coe, Accessed 10 Apr. 2024, https://www.legendarydavidallancoe.com/.

Holland, Oscar and Palumbo, Jacqui. “Lil Nas X’s unofficial ‘Satan’ Nikes containing human blood sell out in under a minute.” CNN, 29 March 2021, https://www.cnn.com/style/article/lil-nas-x-mschf-satan-nike-shoes/index.html.

Kettler, Sara. “Was Caril Ann Fugate Really Charlie Starkweather’s Murderous Accomplice?” A&E, 29 Nov. 2023, https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/charles-starkweather-killing-spree.

Mamo, Heran. “Dave Grohl, Lindsey Buckingham & More Featured on Halsey’s ‘If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power’ Album.” Billboard, 25 Aug. 2021, https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/halseys-if-i-cant-have-love-i-want-power-album-features-9620019/.

“Nebraska”. All Music, Accessed 10 Apr. 2024, https://www.allmusic.com/album/nebraska-mw0000650804.

Pallardy, Richard. “Elizabeth Bathory.” Britannica, 30 Apr. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-Bathory.

Perchick, Michael. “The Way: How a Salado couple’s tragic story inspired a chart-topping song.” WUSA 9, 27 July 2017, https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/the-way-how-a-salado-couples-tragic-story-inspired-a-chart-topping-song/269-459113059.