Infinite Jest

Book Playlist

Infinite Jest Playlist

by David Foster Wallace

19 tracks

balanced

Aug 7, 2026

This playlist reflects the intricate, sprawling nature of "Infinite Jest," capturing its mix of dark comedy, emotional depth, and thematic complexity. The instrumental tracks evoke the novel’s introspective and fragmented narrative style, while the vocal selections delve into the characters' inner struggles and societal observations, blending indie, ambient, and experimental sounds that mirror the book's eclectic tone and cultural critique.

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Track List

19 songs

1

At First Light

Ralph Towner · At First Light

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2

Where the Light Comes In

Sarah Neufeld · The Ridge

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3

Glasgow

Michael Emenau · Glasgow

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4

In the Air

Aqua Light · In the Air

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5

Ghosts of the Past

Project Pitchfork · Continuum Ride

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6

Sleep Sound

Jamie xx · In Colour

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7

For Now I Am Winter

Ólafur Arnalds · Lectura y Desconexión

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8

Island Fever

Helios · Paros 2003

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9

The Suburbs

Music Box Mania · MBM Performs Arcade Fire

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10

Blood Bank

Ambient Light Orchestra · Ambient Translations of Bon Iver

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11

This Year

The Mountain Goats · Thanks for Sharing (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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12

Motion Sickness

Roma Symphony Orchestra · RSO Performs Phoebe Bridgers

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13

Naked as We Came

Iron & Wine · Our Endless Numbered Days (Deluxe Edition)

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14

Blue Light

Mazzy Star · pov: you have good music taste

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15

Heavy Feet

Local Natives · Heavy Feet

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16

New Slang

Midnite String Quartet · MSQ Performs The Shins

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17

Such Great Heights

Iron & Wine · Around the Well

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18

Re: Stacks

Ambient Light Orchestra · Ambient Translations of Bon Iver

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19

Too Many Monsters in My Closet

Luminary Flux · Too Many Monsters in My Closet

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