Fallout’s 10 Best Songs That Play On The Radio, Ranked

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Ever since it went 3D, the series has been known for its immersive radio system., , , and each give the player access to a Pip-Boy radio, which allows them to tune into one or more stations that play period- or thematically-appropriate music. From the patriotic fife and drum of Enclave Radio, to the country twang of Mojave Music, to the big-city swing of Radio New Vegas, each station has something unique to offer, and contributes greatly to the atmosphere of the Wasteland.

But to be honest, not every radio song is as good as the last one. Some songs set a pitch-perfect mood for a little post-nuclear adventuring; others just inspire a change in station. That said, whether jumping into 's limited events for the first time, or replaying for the thousandth, there are some songs that instantly get the toes tapping and the VATS finger itching. These are ten of the best songs to grace the airwaves throughout the series.

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"" is a 1949 song by blues singer Roy Brown. It's a narrative song, telling the story of a drifter named Butcher Pete who chops his way through an entire town. While the immediate connotations are those of a serial killer, some have interpreted Butcher Pete not as a violent figure, but an amorous one. That's particularly apparent in the lines, "."

The metaphor is further explored in "", which only appears in.

"" is a microcosm of radio as a whole: it contrasts upbeat, jaunty music with violent (or at least risqué) lyrics, much as the rest of the jazzy soundtrack contrasts the stark violence of the Wasteland setting. It's also just really catchy. With a swinging band and a ridiculous refrain (""), it's hard not to tap one's feet to "." It also ends with a great little fourth wall break — Brown addresses the listener directly, encouraging them to "."

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