City Spies

Book Playlist

City Spies Playlist

20 tracks

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Nov 10, 2026

This playlist pairs nimble electronic and instrumental tracks with the bustle of New York, the covert atmosphere of MI6, and Sara’s computer-savvy ingenuity. Its vocal half shifts between defiance, youthful energy, and connection, reflecting her journey from feeling alone to finding a team and a home.

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Track List

20 songs

1

The Ipcress File

John Barry · The Music Of John Barry

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2

Intro

The xx · xx

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3

Dayvan Cowboy

Boards of Canada · The Campfire Headphase

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4

Pacific Coast Highway

Kavinsky · Nightcall

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5

Phantom Pt. II

Justice · Justice

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6

Peter Gunn

Henry Mancini · Music From Peter Gunn

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7

Green Arrow

Yo La Tengo · I Can Hear The Heart Beating As One

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8

Night Drive

Chromatics · Night Drive

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9

Porcelain

Moby · Play

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10

Prelude

The Cinematic Orchestra · Ma Fleur

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11

London Calling - Remastered

The Clash · London Calling (Remastered)

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12

Paper Planes

M.I.A. · Kala

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13

Kids

MGMT · Oracular Spectacular

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14

Teenage Kicks

The Undertones · The Undertones

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15

Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

Daft Punk · Discovery

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16

You Know I'm No Good

Amy Winehouse · Back To Black

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17

The Suburbs

Arcade Fire · The Suburbs (Deluxe)

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18

Electric Feel

MGMT · Oracular Spectacular

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19

Rebel Rebel - 2016 Remaster

David Bowie · Diamond Dogs (2016 Remaster)

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20

Bad Reputation

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts · Bad Reputation (Expanded Edition)

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