Countdown pulls you straight into its world of rising tension, with a soundtrack that's just as interesting as the story you're watching. From the very start, music plays an important role in setting up the rawness of the show.
It could be rock, blues, or orchestral tracks, but every episode makes use of music like a weapon. If you've ever found yourself asking — "Hey, what was that song that they used?" — then we have you all covered.
We've got the full breakdown here. Every song, every artist. This is your go-to guide for the entire Countdown soundtrack, from the episodes you've watched so far.
Countdown soundtrack guide: A complete list of the music in the latest Prime Video crime drama so far
Episode 1 - Teeth in the Bone
- "Salute Your Solution" - The Raconteurs
- "Plastic Hamburgers" - Fantastic Negrito
- "Girls Can't Play Guitar" - BONES UK
- "Fuel" - Metallica
- "The Next Curse" - Slothrust & Lzzy Hale
Episode 2 - Dead Lots of Times
- "Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair" - Arctic Monkeys
- "Who's Gonna Love Me Now" - Cold War Kids
- "No Good" - KALEO
- "Parabola" - Tool
Episode 3 - Happy Birthday Final
- "Joker and the Thief" - Wolfmother
- "Kiss the Sky" - Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra
Episode 4 - Bite 'Em Down
- "Wild Horses" - Mondo Cozmo
- "Right On, Frankenstein!" - Death from Above 1979
- "USA Today" - KALEO
Episode 5 - Blurred Edges
- "Mess Around" - Cage the Elephant
- "Trouble's Coming" - Royal Blood
- "The Couch Incident" - Slothrust
Episode 6 - A Needle or a Bullet
- "Paper Machete" - Queens of the Stone Age
- "Mozart's Symphony No. 39 in E-flat Major" - Mozart Festival Orchestra
- "Bring Me Back" - Bones Owens
- "Ace of Spades" - Motörhead
- "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" - Demons Of Ruby Mae
Episode 7 - Nothing Else Helps
- "Civil Lies" - Dave Hause
- "I Burn" - Toadies
- "October: Autumn Song" - Queensland Symphony Orchestra
- "Bogus Operandi" - The Hives
- "I Burn" - Toadies (Reprise)
More about Countdown
Prime Video's Countdown isn't your average crime show. It's a fast-paced action thriller created by Derek Haas, known for the One Chicago series. The story follows Mark Meachum, an undercover LAPD detective played by Jensen Ackles, who's pulled into a covert operation after the suspicious death of a Homeland Security agent.
But here's where it gets a bit interesting: this task force isn't just running after a killer. They're trying to uncover a dangerous conspiracy that threatens to flip everything upside down. The task force itself is made up of operatives from different angles and corners of law enforcement, including DEA agent Amber Oliveras and a handful of other wildcard specialists.
What starts as a murder case turns into a race to stop a citywide disaster.
If you love shows that are gritty, fast, and full of sharp twists, Countdown delivers. And it's not just about gunfights and chases — the soundtrack keeps the pulse racing, too. Music in Countdown isn't just in the background. It's the beat of every reveal, betrayal, and every close call.
From rock anthems to haunting instrumentals, the Countdown soundtrack is a carefully chosen playlist that turns each episode into a full-body experience. It's not just about what's happening on-screen — it's about what and how you feel.
And with more episodes on the way, the music is only going to get better. Keep this guide close. You'll want it the next time a track hits just right.
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