This playlist captures the dark mystery and complex character dynamics of "バター" by Asako Yuzuki, blending tense electronic and post-rock instrumentals with introspective and atmospheric vocal tracks. The instrumental pieces underscore the psychological and suspenseful elements, while the vocal songs reflect the nuanced emotions and societal critiques embedded in the narrative. Diverse sub-genres and unique artists mirror the book’s layered storytelling and urban Tokyo setting.
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20 songsMogwai Fear Satan
Mystery Owl · Copycats Create Covers
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Deadman's Gun (From Red Dead Redemption)
Ashtar Command · American Sunshine Vol. 1
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Decay
Home · Odyssey
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Elegy
Lisa Gerrard · Immortal Memory
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Unfinished Sympathy
Massive Attack · Singles Collection
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The Host of Seraphim
Dead Can Dance · A Passage in Time
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Polaris
Gingerbread Jimmi · Polaris
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Four Flowers
Mammal Hands · Circadia
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Signal Lost
Monolism · Signal Lost
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Cellophane
The Cat and Owl · Lullaby Versions of FKA Twigs
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Black Milk
Massive Attack · Mezzanine
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Night Shift
Lucy Dacus · Historian
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Strange Mercy
St. Vincent · Strange Mercy
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Avant Gardener
Courtney Barnett · Spotify Sessions (Live from Coachella 2014)
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Bloodless
Andrew Bird · Morning Sunrise
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Motion Sickness
Roma Symphony Orchestra · RSO Performs Phoebe Bridgers
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Silhouette
Aquilo · Thrill of it All
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Don't Swallow the Cap
The National · Trouble Will Find Me
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The Curse
Agnes Obel · Aventine
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Late Night Lemonade
Luminary Flux · Late Night Lemonade
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Same book, another mood