Best Murder Ballads

By Esquire Magazine

Music writer Andy Langer picks new songs to listen to each week. Learn more.

11 songs

  1. 1.
    Down in the Willow GardenTraditional, Paddy Moloney, Justin Vernon, The Chieftains, Bon Iver • Fargo Year 2 (Songs from the Original MGM / FXP Television Series)
    4:150:30
  2. 2.
    Where Did You Sleep Last NightNirvana • MTV Unplugged In New York
    5:080:30
  3. 3.
    Me and Billy the KidJoe Ely • Live at Antone's
    4:110:30
  4. 4.
    Shankill ButchersThe Decemberists • The Crane Wife
    4:390:30
  5. 5.
    Delia's GoneJohnny Cash • American Recordings
    2:170:30
  6. 6.
    Country Death SongViolent Femmes • Hallowed Ground
    5:010:30
  7. 7.
    WestfallOkkervil River • Don't Fall In Love With Everyone You See
    5:540:30
  8. 8.
    NebraskaBruce Springsteen • Nebraska
    4:290:30
  9. 9.
    Wrong 'Em BoyoThe Clash • London Calling
    3:110:30
  10. 10.
    Where the Wild Roses Grow - 2011 Remastered VersionNick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Kylie Minogue • Murder Ballads (2011 Remastered Version)
    3:570:30
  11. 11.
    The Irish BalladTom Lehrer • Tom Lehrer Revisited
    5:130:30

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