GTA 6 soundtrack curation relies on established classics to build its atmosphere, according to reporting by Carol Prado. The upcoming release features prominent tracks spanning multiple decades, utilizing established artists to frame the game’s setting and character moments for players.
Tom Petty and 80s R&B Open the Soundtrack
According to the curated list by Carol Prado, Tom Petty’s “Love Is a Long Road” holds the fifth spot on the soundtrack. The track, a b-side from the artist’s first solo album, gained total association with the game after appearing in the initial 2023 trailer.
Securing the fourth position is “Hot Together” by The Pointer Sisters. The track embodies 1980s dance R&B and appeared in the second trailer, which introduced the protagonists Jason and Lucia.
Def Leppard and Depeche Mode Anchor the Mid-Tier
Def Leppard’s “Love Bites” claims the third spot on the list, according to the same source. Released in 1988, the track stands as the band’s only number-one single on the American charts and soundtracks an extended look featuring a moment between Jason and Lucia.
Depeche Mode’s “People Are People” takes second place. Known as a major success for the influential pop and electronic outfit, the track also appears in the extended game footage, per Prado’s breakdown.
Phil Collins Returns to the Franchise
Phil Collins takes the top spot with “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now).” Originally recorded for the 1984 film Against All Odds, the track is integrated into the GTA 6 radio lineup. Collins has prior history with the franchise, having appeared as an in-game character in the 2006 title GTA: Vice City Stories, according to the reported details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the top song on the GTA 6 soundtrack list?
According to Carol Prado’s curated selection, Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds” ranks as the best song on the soundtrack.
Which Tom Petty song is in GTA 6?
Tom Petty’s solo b-side “Love Is a Long Road” is featured, having first appeared in the 2003—correction, 2023—debut trailer.
Has Phil Collins been in GTA before?
Yes, Phil Collins appeared as an in-game character in 2006’s GTA: Vice City Stories.
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