Catch-22
Book Playlist

Catch-22

by Joseph Heller

This playlist captures the chaotic, darkly comedic, and poignant spirit of Joseph Heller's "Catch-22," reflecting the absurdity and desperation of war through a blend of mid-20th-century jazz, post-rock instrumentals, and haunting indie vocals. The instrumental tracks evoke the tension and surreal atmosphere of the WWII setting, while the vocal selections mirror the complex characters and emotional turbulence of the narrative, offering a varied and immersive listening experience.

18 tracks
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Jun 21, 2026
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18 songs
1
Black Earth

Constant Fear

Bohren & Der Club Of Gore · Black Earth

2
An empty bliss beyond this World

An empty bliss beyond this World

The Caretaker · An empty bliss beyond this World

3
The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place

Your Hand in Mine

Explosions In The Sky · The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place

4
The Piano: Music From The Motion Picture

The Heart Asks Pleasure First

Michael Nyman · The Piano: Music From The Motion Picture

5
The Persistence Of Vision

Time Lapse

Michael Nyman · The Persistence Of Vision

6
In A Safe Place

Window

The Album Leaf · In A Safe Place

7
Shenzhou

Shenzhou

Biosphere · Shenzhou

8
Forest of Lost Children

Kodama

Kikagaku Moyo · Forest of Lost Children

9
And Their Refinement of the Decline

A Meaningful Moment Through a Meaning(less) Process

Stars Of The Lid · And Their Refinement of the Decline

10
Greatest Rock Songs Of All Time

Fortunate Son

Creedence Clearwater Revival · Greatest Rock Songs Of All Time

11
Black Sheep Boy & Appendix

Missing Children

Okkervil River · Black Sheep Boy & Appendix

12
Back To School 2007

Dear Mr. President (feat. Indigo Girls)

P!nk · Back To School 2007

13
80's Lined Up - New Wave & Cult Classics

This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)

Talking Heads · 80's Lined Up - New Wave & Cult Classics

14
Was My Brother in the Battle?

Masters of War

Bob Dylan · Was My Brother in the Battle?

15
Wonder Boys - Music From The Motion Picture

Waiting for the Miracle

Leonard Cohen · Wonder Boys - Music From The Motion Picture

16
Bang Bang

The General

DISPATCH · Bang Bang

17
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

Neutral Milk Hotel · In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

18
Why not?

I am Not Superman

Luminary Flux · Why not?

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