MCA has released the second volume of songs from and inspired by the Paramount+ series Landman, deepening its musical ties to the West Texas oilfields. The collection features contributions from artists like Carter Faith and The Red Clay Strays, arriving just before the season two finale on January 18. This installment builds on the success of the first volume, enhancing the show's themes of resilience and emotion.
The Paramount+ series Landman, created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, explores the gritty realities of life in the West Texas oilfields. To complement its narrative, MCA, a division of Universal Music Group, launched Landman – Songs From and Inspired by the Paramount+ Original Series (Volume II) on streaming platforms. This release coincides with the buildup to the season two finale, set to stream exclusively on Paramount+ on Sunday, January 18.
Volume II expands the soundtrack's Americana, country, and roots music selections, mirroring the show's emotional depth. Key tracks include Carter Faith's 'Goodbye' and her duet with William Beckmann, 'Lay Your Heartache Onto Mine,' both co-written with Landman star Billy Bob Thornton and Jessie Jo Dillon, and produced by Dave Cobb. 'Goodbye' captures the quiet, unresolved ways people part, while the duet evokes shared vulnerability in a dance hall setting.
The Red Clay Strays contribute their soulful Southern sound, adding raw intensity that blends grit and grace. Dalton Davis delivers 'Fireproof,' a track written by Thornton, Ronnie Bowman, and Mark Collie, highlighting the self-awareness needed for survival in the series' world. Other notable artists include Lee Ann Womack with 'Middle Of A Storm,' co-written by Thornton and Mark Collie; Luke Grimes' 'Black Powder'; Colter Wall's 'The Last Loving Words'; and Whiskey Myers' 'Time Bomb.'
The full tracklist spans 19 songs, from Benjamin Tod's 'Wyoming' to Warren Haynes' 'Desiree,' featuring additional performers like Tanner Usrey, Gavin Adcock, and Shaboozey. Building on Volume I, which gained attention through an Entertainment Weekly announcement, this collection reinforces music's role in Landman's storytelling, drawing listeners into its themes of loss and endurance.
