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On November 20, 2020, Cartoon Network and WaterTower Music released Obsidian, the definitive soundtrack album for the four-episode miniseries Adventure Time: Distant Lands. Available in six-track and 32-track variants, the album generally featured music from across the series, with a special focus on the show’s second episode.

Keep reading to learn more about the album and where you can get it.

Why Adventure Time: Distant Lands – Obsidian Matters to Soundtrack Collectors

Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time has had several spin-offs since the series ended. The first one, Adventure Time: Distant Lands, premiered on June 25, 2020, on HBO Max as a four-episode TV movie miniseries.

Overall, the series was essentially a series of side stories set in the Land of Ooo, the mystical world of Adventure Time. While the original series followed a boy named Finn and a talking dog named Jake, Distant Lands tracked some of the people they met on their journey.

Generally beloved by fans and critics alike, the series spawned two soundtrack albums. The first one was BMO’s Mixtape, which you can read about here.  The second was Obsidian.

What is Adventure Time: Distant Lands – Obsidian

For animation soundtrack fans, Adventure Time: Distant Lands – Obsidian is often overlooked at first, but hard to forget once you hear it.

Released by WaterTower Music on November 20, 2020, the album’s original version arrived as a short six-track EP. But it offered a lot of what makes Adventure Time music so appealing in the first place: personality, weird charm, and real emotional weight.

In other words, this isn’t a giant score dump or a completist-only release. Instead, it’s a tight, song-driven snapshot of the “Obsidian” special. And for animation music fans, that is exactly the appeal.

How the Obsidian Songs Connect to the Story

Part of what makes this release so collectible is how closely the music reflects the story. That’s because “Obsidian” focused mostly on the characters Marceline and Princess Bubblegum and used the music as dialogue more than background.

As a result, these tracks are not just bonus songs pulled from the episode for streaming purposes. They’re connected to the characters, the history between them, and the bigger emotional payoff of the special.

For soundtrack fans, that usually separates the good tie-in albums from the ones worth keeping in regular rotation. This one undeniably lands on the keeper side.

Original EP vs. Deluxe Edition: Which Version Should Collectors Get?

But that begs a different question: which version should you get? That’s because Cartoon Network and WaterTower Music released two different Obsidian albums: the original 6-track EP, and the expanded 32-track deluxe set.

From a collector-guide standpoint, the only real difference between the original release and the later deluxe version is that they serve different purposes.

For instance, the original EP is the quick-hit song version: short, accessible, and centered on the tracks most viewers were likely to replay first. The deluxe edition, released a few weeks later on December 4, 2020, expands the material with Amanda Jones’ score, demos, and bonus versions, so that is the one for completists.

But the first version still matters. Many collectors prefer owning the original release because it shows how the music was first introduced to audiences. For them, the six-track Obsidian EP is the essential starting point.

However, fans of Adventure Time should skip it and stick with the deluxe version. You still get those same six tracks, but also so much more in a single package.

Why the Adventure Time: Distant Lands – Obsidian Album Stands Out in Animation Music

Now, it’s also worth noting that this release matters beyond the Adventure Time fanbase as well. That’s because animation soundtrack fans know that the most inventive film and television music often comes from animated side projects. And Obsidian is a good example of that.

Furthermore, it sounds unmistakably like Adventure Time. That may sound obvious, but it matters. Many soundtrack releases are technically pleasant but otherwise feel generic when separated from the show.

Obsidian does not have that problem. The songs keep their character outside the episode. You can hear the humor, awkwardness, longing, and tenderness in them, which makes the EP feel less like merch and more like a genuine extension of the series.

Therefore, if you love soundtracks that preserve their worlds, not just a melody, this release earns its spot in your music collection.

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Collector’s Guide: Adventure Time: Distant Lands – Obsidian

Album Details

• Title: Adventure Time: Distant Lands – Obsidian (Original Soundtrack)
• Release date:
  • Original EP: November 20, 2026
  • Deluxe Edition: December 4, 2020
• Label: WaterTower Music
• Composer: Amanda Jones
• Format: Digital (Streaming & Download)
• Track Count: 6 (original), 32 (deluxe edition)
• Runtime:
  • Original EP: 8 minutes, 26 seconds
  • Deluxe Edition: 51 minutes, 45 seconds
• Highlights: music from the “Obsidian” episode

Track Listing

Original EP

1. It’s Funny – Charlotte Nicdao, Aleks Sennwald & Pete Toms (1:02)
2. Woke Up – Olivia Olson & Zuzu (2:21)
3. Red Light – Audrey Bennett (0:29)
4. See Through – Michaela Dietz (0:29)
5. Monster – Olivia Olson & Half Shy (1:39)
6. Eternity With You – Michaela Dietz & Zuzu (2:22)

Deluxe Edition

1. Welcome to the Glass Kingdom (1:59)
2. Glassboy Meets the Dragon Larvo (2:08)
3. It’s Funny – Charlotte Nicdao, Aleks Sennwald & Pete Toms (1:02)
4. Glassboy on the Run (0:55)
5. Marceline and Princess Bubblegum Domestic Bliss (1:06)
6. I’m Too Old to Die (0:36)
7. Marceline and Princess Bubblegum Visit the Glass Kingdom (0:54)
8. Marceline Breaks into the Glass Kingdom (1:44)
9. Marceline Came to Play Hard (0:31)
10. Woke Up – Olivia Olson and Zuzu (2:21)
11. Marceline Appears Victorious (2:05)
12. Young Marceline (1:08)
13. Red Light – Audrey Bennett (0:29)
14. Princess Bubblegum Discovery During a Glassassin Attack (0:47)
15. Flashback Marceline and Princess Bubblegum Argue (0:53)
16. Marceline Returns to Her Bunker (1:11)
17. See Through – Michaela Dietz (0:32)
18. Plan to Defeat Larvo (0:29))
19. Marceline’s Reckoning (1:26)
20. It’s Me Glassboy! (0:31)
21. Larvo Strikes (2:51)
22. This Thing Really Hates Me (2:50)
23. Monster – Olivia Olson and Half Shy (1:39)
24. I Love You, OK! (2:56)
25. Simon to the Rescue (0:35)
26. Eternity with You – Michaela Dietz and Zuzu (2:22)
27. It’s Funny (Demo) – Aleks Sennwald and Pete Toms (1:02)
28. Woke Up (Demo) – Zuzu and Kurran Karbal (2:21)
29. Monster (Demo) – Half Shy (2:50)
30. Eternity With You (Demo) – Zuzu and Kurran Karbal (2:41)
31. Monster – King Princess (2:50)
32. Eternity With You (Gilligan Moss Mix) – Michaela Dietz and Gilligan Moss (3:49)

Where to Listen

The deluxe edition has virtually replaced the original version. You may still find it, but most digital platforms only have the extended playlist.

• Amazon Music
• SoundCloud (Original EP or Deluxe Edition)
• Spotify (Original EP or Deluxe Edition)
• Apple Music
• Qobuz
• Tidal
• YouTube Music

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Final Thoughts

So, is it essential? If you want a complete soundtrack library, I’d say yes, especially if you go for the deluxe edition.

The original six-track is a decent highlight reel for the “Obsidian” episode, but it’s short and hard to find. However, the deluxe version is more readily available and includes the full score and bonus tracks. Either way, it’s an easy recommendation for collectors and animation fans.

But that’s just my opinion. What’s yours? Post your thoughts in the comment below,

Then, check out some of the other albums Cartoon Network and WaterTower released.