10 Great Songs You Associate With Great Games

5. "Far Away" By Jose Gonzalez

You may not think you're familiar with the artist or this track but if you played Red Dead Redemption, you are.

As John Marston, you search this fictional version of the Wild West for your old gang at the behest of the federal government. They are holding your family until to bring in your old criminal running buddies.

After fighting your way across the river, you enter Mexico for the first time in the game and the one of the few songs on the soundtrack with lyrics plays.

In a game filled with action and violence it's a low key, reflective moment that lets you appreciate the depth of the world you are immersed in.

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