Sons of Anarchy soundtrack: All songs featured in the show explored

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Sons of Anarchy (2008-2014) explores the world of a biker club called SAMCRO in the fictional town of Charming, California. Trouble brews when the new club president, Clay Morrow, moves its operations farther away from his deceased best friend, John Teller's manifesto, risking the wrath of his son (and Clay's stepson), Jax Teller.

Fans witnessed shady business deals, fast-paced bike sequences, murder, and betrayal in every turn, making a dramatic and aggressive soundtrack a necessity. The action drama, created by Kurt Sutter, features original music composed by Bob Thiele Jr., who created a house band called The Forest Rangers specifically for the show.

While there were popular featured artists, the show incorporated covers from the house band, too.

Disclaimer: Some songs do not have official titles or releases and might be omitted.


The songs that captured the essence of Sons of Anarchy

Season 1 soundtrack (2008)

The opening soundtrack of the show establishes the characters, the intensity of their bond, and the murky underworld of drugs, guns, and bikes in Charming, California.

The crime drama-packed storyline is elevated with punk and rock undertones, with original music and covers by The Forest Rangers.

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Season 2 soundtrack (2009)

The Sons face a new enemy in Ethan Zobelle, a white separatist movement leader who wants to make Charming a better town.

Many underground artists like Devendra Banhart, Gram Rabbit, and Blonde Acid Cult, as well as popular artists like Michael Sackler-Berner, feature in the soundtrack, with emotional ballads and rock anthems to capture the drama and action of Sons of Anarchy.

Adam Arkin as Ethan Zobelle (Image via YouTube/FX Networks)
Adam Arkin as Ethan Zobelle (Image via YouTube/FX Networks)

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Season 3 soundtrack (2010)

This season took SAMCRO to Belfast, Ireland, after Jax's son Abel was kidnapped. Music composer Bob Thiele incorporated an Irish soundtrack to match the premise, including a Celtic remix of the show's opening theme, This Little Life.

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Season 4 soundtrack (2011)

With big changes happening in the Sons' ranks, a major character death, and Opie and Lyla's wedding, season 4 delivered a dramatic screenplay and an even more dramatic soundtrack, with cover versions of popular songs by The Forest Rangers.

Jax guns for Clay's position in season 4 (Image via JioHotstar)
Jax guns for Clay's position in season 4 (Image via JioHotstar)

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Season 5 soundtrack (2012)

The Sons grieve the death of Opie, going on a quest for revenge, while new enemies arise in the Niners. Jax's power struggles with Clay come to a head, and a new character, Damon Pope, is introduced.

Music by The Forest Rangers underscores the tense, emotional, and violent moments.

Opie sacrifices himself in season 5 (Image via YouTube/FX Networks)
Opie sacrifices himself in season 5 (Image via YouTube/FX Networks)

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Season 6 soundtrack (2013)

Animosity runs high, suspicions lead to cold-blooded murders and Jax faces his biggest heartbreak in season 6 of Sons of Anarchy. Music by The Forest Rangers continues to provide a haunting score to every scene, elevating its intensity.

Gemma and Tara face off with an intense score by Bob Thiele (Image via YouTube/FX Networks)
Gemma and Tara face off with an intense score by Bob Thiele (Image via YouTube/FX Networks)

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Season 7 soundtrack (2014)

As the show reached its climactic end in season 7, tensions ran high, betrayals further broke Jax's resolve, and his story comes to a close with the SAMCRO.

The Forest Rangers, along with the cast of Sons of Anarchy, feature in many songs on the soundtrack.

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