2:59
1940s slow swing ballad with muted trumpets, brushed drums, upright bass, and a crooner vocal (think Ink Spots or early Sinatra), Slight record crackle and faint air raid siren woven into the background for atmosphere
2:53
1950s slow lounge jazz — smoky saxophone, brushed drums, upright bass, and sultry female vocals (think Julie London or Peggy Lee), The production should sound like it’s playing from a dusty jukebox in a half-collapsed diner, faint static and vinyl pops blending into the background
2:19
1950s jump swing / big band tune with horns, slap bass, snare hits, and a cheerful crooner (think Louis Prima or early Bobby Darin), Background singers echo key phrases, Playful, ironic lyrics turning radiation into a dance craze
2:32
1950s doo-wop love ballad with soft vocal harmonies, upright bass, brushed drums, and nostalgic diner atmosphere
2:00
Cheerful 1950s propaganda jingle with a smiling chorus, brass fanfare, handclaps, and a bouncy rhythm, Sounds like something Vault-Tec would have played in a recruitment film — upbeat on the surface, with a subtly claustrophobic undertone
2:42
Mid-tempo 12-bar blues tune with brushed drums, upright bass, and a lazy swing rhythm, Features harmonica, soft brass, and a lone vocal delivery full of charm and melancholy, Feels like a robot lamenting the loneliness of serving in a world long gone, Slight mechanical whirs and servo sounds can subtly blend into the percussion for atmosphere
3:24
Slow orchestral pop ballad with lush strings, gentle piano, and warm crooning vocals, Subtle brushed cymbals and a soft horn section give it a cinematic, almost patriotic sweetness, It sounds like a love song written for an atomic-era broadcast — romantic, hopeful, and a little eerie in hindsight, 1950s doo-wop love ballad with soft vocal harmonies, upright bass
3:29
Late 1940s–early 1950s slow swing ballad, Crooner-style vocals, upright bass, soft jazz guitar, brushed drums, and gentle strings, The tone is sweetly tragic, with playful ghostly “oooh” harmonies in the background, Should sound like a postwar love song played from a dusty jukebox, full of charm and irony
1:47
1910s–1920s ragtime instrumental arranged to sound like it’s being played from a worn-out 78 RPM record, Piano leads the melody with banjo, tuba, muted trumpet, clarinet, and washboard percussion, Tempo around 96 BPM—spirited but slightly uneven, as if performed by a traveling band who rebuilt their instruments from scrapyard parts, No vocals, just toe-tapping optimism amid ruin
2:03
Early 1950s romantic duet in a lounge jazz style, Warm piano, upright bass, brushed drums, and light strings create an intimate, cozy feeling, Male and female singers trade playful lines — a mix of genuine affection and tongue-in-cheek humor about being trapped underground, A soft record crackle and faint reverb make it feel like a vinyl recording from a bygone age
2:09
Mid-1950s country-western swing comedy tune with twangy electric guitar, slap upright bass, fiddle, and washboard rhythm, A fast, lively two-step groove made for dancing in a rusty bar, The singer delivers it with a wink — like an old cautionary tale passed down through the wasteland, The mix should sound mono and slightly over-compressed, as if played from a cracked radio in a settlement saloon
2:32
Early 1950s jump blues / swing boogie, Fast tempo, upright bass walking line, piano stabs, big brass hits, and energetic vocals with playful backup singers echoing phrases like “Don’t do it, don’t do it!” The tone is half comedy, half cautionary tale — exactly the kind of “silly safety song” that might’ve survived in a cracked Vault-Tec training tape
3:09
Late 1950s slow female crooner ballad with lush strings, vibraphone, brushed drums, and smooth upright bass, Softly shimmering with a sci-fi edge — think futuristic romance through a tube radio, The melody should sound tender but uneasy, like a love song caught between the human and the artificial
2:23
Early 1950s rockabilly monster chase tune — fast, jittery rhythm with upright slap bass, jangly electric guitar, and a driving snare beat, Backing vocals shout short echoes (“Look out!” “Run fast!”), Should sound like a B-movie creature anthem you’d hear in a drive-in horror flick, Recorded in mono with tape saturation for that vintage bite
2:31
Early 1950s military-march big band arrangement, Snare rolls, brass fanfare, and male chorus harmonies give it that “postwar pride” energy, Tempo is steady and commanding, like a recruitment tune for a nation that no longer exists, Slight record hiss and echo, as if recorded in a bunker
1:53
1940s–1950s corporate jingle-turned-ballad, Starts bright and bouncy with brass and glockenspiel — like a wholesome commercial — then gradually slows into a minor-key waltz with eerie strings and vibraphone, Should sound like optimism rotting in real time, as if the tape itself knows what’s coming
2:12
Slow 1950s gospel hymn with organ, tambourine, soft choir, and baritone lead vocal, Reverb-heavy, like it’s echoing in a half-destroyed church by the glowing sea, Tone: reverent and unsettling — faith born from fallout
4:18
1950s slow blues ballad, Smoky barroom vibe — upright bass, brushed drums, lonely electric guitar, and slow piano chords, Vocal delivery is worn but soulful, like a wastelander pouring his heart out over a bottle
3:14
Late 1940s–early 1950s cinematic big-band ballad with soft horns, gentle snare, upright bass, and sweeping strings, Moderate tempo in 6/8 time — the tone is hope after heartbreak, Male crooner lead with a small harmony chorus on the refrains, Slight record hiss and analog warmth, as if recovered from an old broadcast reel marked “Day One, ”