The Outsiders
Book Playlist

The Outsiders

by S. E. Hinton, Jim Fyfe, Jodi Picoult

This playlist captures the turbulent emotions and gritty atmosphere of "The Outsiders." The instrumentals evoke the tension and introspection of the characters, while the vocal tracks explore themes of social divides, loyalty, and youthful struggle through a diverse blend of indie rock, folk, and alternative sounds. From raw, heartfelt vocals to poignant instrumental moments, the music reflects the book's emotional journey and distinct 1960s-70s setting with modern sensibilities.

21 tracks
balanced
Jun 16, 2026
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Track List

21 songs
1
Far Out To Where We Were Then: The Maraqopa Demos

Whatever You Do, Don't Go Back There - The Maraqopa Demos

Damien Jurado · Far Out To Where We Were Then: The Maraqopa Demos

2
Black Sands

Black Sands

Bonobo · Black Sands

3
Boys Like Girls

The Great Escape

BOYS LIKE GIRLS · Boys Like Girls

4
A Phoenix Rising

Hope There's Someone

Antony · A Phoenix Rising

5
Sucessos do Rock - Atualizadas

Boys Don't Cry

The Cure · Sucessos do Rock - Atualizadas

6
10s Best Essence

Out of My League

Fitz and The Tantrums · 10s Best Essence

7
Workout Rock

Santa Monica

Everclear · Workout Rock

8
Strangers Coming Together

People Are Strange

The Doors · Strangers Coming Together

9
Come a Little Closer - Tribute to Cage the Elephant

Come a Little Closer

Pop Beatz · Come a Little Closer - Tribute to Cage the Elephant

10
BBQ Classics

Born To Be Wild - Single Version

Steppenwolf · BBQ Classics

11
Mix: Rock Viejo Y Nuevo

Change Your Mind

The Killers · Mix: Rock Viejo Y Nuevo

12
Nr.1 Hits der 90s Kidz (+ Bonus)

Runaway Train

Soul Asylum · Nr.1 Hits der 90s Kidz (+ Bonus)

13
Radiohead For Babies

Creep

Sweet Little Band · Radiohead For Babies

14
60s Music

I Wanna Be Your Dog

The Stooges · 60s Music

15
witchy fall vibes

1979 - Remastered 2012

The Smashing Pumpkins · witchy fall vibes

16
Kaminabend

Fade Into You

Mazzy Star · Kaminabend

17
MBM Performs Death Cab for Cutie

Transatlanticism

Music Box Mania · MBM Performs Death Cab for Cutie

18
Easy Hits 00s

I Will Follow You into the Dark

Death Cab for Cutie · Easy Hits 00s

19
Freeway – New Music for Saxophone and Piano

Blue In Green

Miles Davis · Freeway – New Music for Saxophone and Piano

20
Emotional Rock Songs

The End

The Doors · Emotional Rock Songs

21
Dream Department

Let’s Get Wasted

Luminary Flux · Dream Department

Playlist Settings

Mood balanced
Genre match
Era any
Length medium
Instrumental 20%
Environment balanced

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