James Gunn is back with another chaos-fueled mixtape, and Episode 2 of Peacemaker Season 2, titled “A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird,” might just be one of the most on-brand music selections we’ve seen from him yet. The show’s second chapter balances gory comedy with gut-punch emotions, and the soundtrack follows that rhythm perfectly. So, if you vibed with the songs we heard in the show and wish to add them to your playlist, here’s every song that dropped in Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 2 and exactly when it plays.
1. “Evil Thoughts” by Foxy Shazam
The episode opens with a gory clean-up job as Peacemaker and Vigilante dispose of the alternate version of Chris. It’s a mix of horror movie, half slapstick comedy, and James Gunn throws in Foxy Shazam’s “Evil Thoughts” to make the whole thing feel like a deranged montage. The funky chaos of the song fits perfectly with the absurdity of cutting up your own multiverse double while cracking jokes about it.
2. “Reapercussion” by The Cruel Intentions
As A.R.G.U.S. decides to send in a makeshift strike team to deal with Chris, The Cruel Intentions’ “Reapercussion” sets the stage. The track’s aggressive and just dirty enough to capture how reckless the whole operation is. It’s Gunn’s way of telling us that this squad is doomed from the start, and the symbol of the American spirit, a Bald eagle, is waiting to tear them apart.
3. “Dirty Money” by Ida Maria
If you thought Eagly was going to sit this one out, think again. When A.R.G.U.S.’ strike team comes crashing into Chris’s space, Eagly absolutely annihilates them, and Ida Maria’s “Dirty Money” takes over as he struts away in glorious slow motion.
This moment is peak Peacemaker and cool as hell. The track doesn’t stop there either; it rolls right into the rooftop hangout later, where the 11th Street Kids share drinks, laughs, and a reminder that this bizarre team is basically family.
4. “This Time It’s Love” by D’Molls
Amid all the blood and bird-fueled chaos, Gunn sneaks in a surprisingly tender moment. Chris and Harcourt sit on the rooftop, talking about the scars they carry and the ways they’ve both been broken. Playing underneath is D’Molls’ “This Time It’s Love,” a glam-metal ballad that leans into the sadness while still keeping it punk rock enough to fit the show’s vibe. It’s heartfelt without being extra, exactly what a Peacemaker love song should feel like.
5. “We Don’t Need a Cure” by Hardcore Superstar
The episode closes with one of its most emotional beats. We see Chris, drunk and lonely, walking into the alternate universe where everything is good to text the alternate Harcourt. It’s sweet, tragic, and completely in character for a guy who can’t stop chasing what might have been. Hardcore Superstar’s “We Don’t Need a Cure” kicks in here, pulling the moment into full bittersweet territory before carrying us into the credits. It’s a reminder that Peacemaker’s greatest battles aren’t just with villains, they’re with himself.
