Netflix released the Bass X Machina Soundtrack when the series premiered on November 3, 2026. The album features 25 tracks from the show’s original score and theme music.
So, keep reading to learn more about the album and where you can get it.
Netflix Released the Bass X Machina Soundtrack Digitally
Netflix went steampunk with their latest animated adventure, called Bass X Machina. It’s basically set in an alternate universe where the Confederacy won the Civil War. As a result, it follows Bass, an infamous bounty hunter and Civil War veteran with a robotic arm, as he seeks justice in the Wild West.
I’ve heard good things about the show, but I can’t watch it myself, since I don’t have Netflix. But I can enjoy the music, since Netflix has already released the show’s first soundtrack. Moreover, they released it digitally the same day they premiered the show, November 3, 2026.
The Bass X Machina Soundtrack album generally covers the show’s first season. As a result, its 25 tracks feature the original score by Roman GianArthur and a few songs, including the theme song. That theme song is, of course, “Honor Killing“, which is performed by Janelle Monáe.
My Review of the Bass X Machina Soundtrack
Overall, the Bass X Machina Soundtrack works well as standalone background music. As a result, you can listen to it whenever you need something slow but atmospheric. It’s basically a mix of jazz, synth, and classical music that fits the show’s steampunk setting. It also knows when to get big and loud or soft and quiet as needed to make each texture and harmony pop.
That sentiment applies to both the score and the songs. For example, “Time to Kill” is a rhythm-and-blues ballad that comes in regular and slow, acoustic flavors. It works great whenever you have time to kill. Meanwhile, “Honor Killing” is a fast-paced classic rock tune with bold themes and purposeful lyrics.
About Netflix’s Bass X Machina
Bass X Machina is basically the brainchild of LeSean Thomas, and it stars:
- Brian Tyree Henry
- Monáe herself
- Tati Gabrielle
- Chaske Spencer
- Cree Summer
- Starletta DuPois
- Currie Graham
As I have said above, it’s a steampunk western about a bounty hunter on an AU Earth in the late 1800s. The entire first season is already available on Netflix. So, watch it so you can have the proper context when listening to the Bass X Machina Soundtrack.
Collector’s Guide: Bass X Machina Soundtrack
Album Details
- Title: Bass X Machina (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series)
- Release Date: November 3, 2026
- Label: Netflix Music
- Composer: Roman GianArthur
- Format: Digital
- Track Count: 25
- Runtime: 40 minutes, 33 seconds
- Highlight: the show’s original score and theme song
Track Listing
- Spaghettata (Hero’s Theme) (1:35)
- Honor Killing (Main Titles) – Janelle Monáe (2:30)
- Mahoney (1:24)
- Two-Step (1:01)
- Desert Diplomat (0:56)
- Talked To the Breeze – Baby Rose (2:16)
- Down To the Root (1:25)
- Fight Or Fight (1:38)
- Little Hombre (1:09)
- Time To Kill (2:36)
- Prosperity Gospel (0:56)
- Attack On Holy People (1:37)
- Nanye’s Lullaby (1:57)
- Gadget Bag (1:20)
- Find Your SEAT (1:29)
- Arms Dealer (0:34)
- The Colossus (2:56)
- Little Engineer (2:07)
- iYANTHi (0:44)
- Bass x Backstory (1:48)
- This Train’s Being Integrated (1:39)
- Fire With Fire (1:04)
- A Hero’s Goodbye (1:16)
- Time To KILL (Campfire Cut) (2:56)
- x End Titles x (1:40)
Where to Listen
Final Thoughts
Overall, the Bass X Machina Soundtrack is a great album for any occasion. It’s a bit slow, but that works in its favor. It’s trying to set a time and place, and I respect that. As a result, I might put it in my usual playlist rotation.
However, that’s just my take. But what’s yours? Post your thoughts in the comments below.
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