"Rick and Morty" is one of the many popular adult animated TV shows today. One of the reasons why fans love it is because of the music.
Aside from the antics of nihilist scientist Rick and not-so-innocent grandson Morty, the adult sci-fi sitcom once in a while features songs that best capture the grim moments these two are in.
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Because of this, fans get to hear new songs from talented musicians. This is a good opportunity for fresh music or rediscovery.
Here are some of the darkest songs are featured in "Rick and Morty":
"Do You Feel It?" by Chaos Chaos (formerly Smoosh)
The sentimental track appeared in the episode "Auto Erotic Assimilation." It played when Rick was in grief, almost disintegrating himself due to a heart break. Earlier in the episode, he reunited with former lover Unity. They reconnected and "fireworks" were all over the place. However, both of them find out that they are not good for each other, so they broke up.
The dramatic synthpop song is about the duality of mistrusting other people and the need for connection. What usually happens is that the individual distrusts everyone but puts all his or her trust on a single person. The protagonist knows this may lead to disastrous results but, for the moment, he or she just wants to run away.
The song is credited to the New York-based indie band Chaos Chaos. The band members are sisters Asya "Asy" Saavedra on vocals and keyboards and Chloe on drums. They first identified with the band name "Smoosh" but, after two years, decided to change it the name to what they have now.
"For The Damaged Coda" by Blonde Redhead
This haunting piano-bass-drum instrumental played when the episode "Close Rick-Counters of the Rick Kind" ended with an ominous final reveal. It shows a character called "Evil Morty," a complete opposite of the regular innocent kid. This one, most notable for wearing an eyepatch, can match the intelligence of the mad scientist to the point that the compelling villain took over the Citadel or Ricks. Evil Morty also appears in other episode, establishing him as a recurring character.
The eerie track has a haunting piano and bass run that can send shivers down the listener's spine. This is a perfect theme for someone who is as calculating and sinister as Evil Morty. Alternative rock band Blonde Redhead composed the song. Kazu Makino does vocals and plays the guitar while twin brothers Simone Pace beats the drums and Amedeo Pace is on the lead guitars.
"Look on Down From The Bridge" by Mazzy Star
This dramatic song plays when Rick and Morty was burying the corpse of their clones. Because they messed up beyond repair, they had to move to another dimension. To do that, they needed to hijack their clone's identity. "Rick Potion #9" is probably one of the darkest moments in the show.
The slow drums and harmonica by alternative rock band Mazzy Star perfectly captures this haunting moment. The California-based band is composed of vocalist Hope Sandoval and guitarist David Roback.
