Catch-22

Book Playlist

Catch-22 Playlist

by Joseph Heller

18 tracks

balanced

Jun 21, 2026

3 mixes for this book

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.

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Track List

18 songs

1

Constant Fear

Bohren & Der Club Of Gore · Black Earth

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2

An empty bliss beyond this World

The Caretaker · An empty bliss beyond this World

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3

Your Hand in Mine

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

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4

The Heart Asks Pleasure First

Michael Nyman · The Piano: Music From The Motion Picture

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5

Time Lapse

Michael Nyman · The Persistence Of Vision

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6

Window

The Album Leaf · In A Safe Place

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7

Shenzhou

Biosphere · Shenzhou

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8

Kodama

Kikagaku Moyo · Forest of Lost Children

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9

A Meaningful Moment Through a Meaning(less) Process

Stars Of The Lid · And Their Refinement of the Decline

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10

Fortunate Son

Creedence Clearwater Revival · Greatest Rock Songs Of All Time

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11

Missing Children

Okkervil River · Black Sheep Boy & Appendix

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12

Dear Mr. President (feat. Indigo Girls)

P!nk · Back To School 2007

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13

This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)

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

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14

Masters of War

Bob Dylan · Was My Brother in the Battle?

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15

Waiting for the Miracle

Leonard Cohen · Wonder Boys - Music From The Motion Picture

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16

The General

DISPATCH · Bang Bang

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17

In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

Neutral Milk Hotel · In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

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18

I am Not Superman

Luminary Flux · Why not?

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