Scythe
Book Playlist

Scythe Playlist

by Neal Shusterman

39 tracks
dramatic
Aug 10, 2026
4 mixes for this book

This playlist captures the dystopian, morally complex, and technologically advanced world of Neal Shusterman's "Scythe." The instrumental selections emphasize tension and drama through dark electronic and orchestral post-rock elements, mirroring the book's themes of controlled death and ethical dilemmas. The vocal tracks explore individual character struggles, societal control, and the ominous atmosphere of a deathless future, blending diverse genres from synth-pop to alternative electronic to match the story's futuristic and emotional depth.

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Track List

39 songs
1

Vesper

Christopher Dennis Coleman · Remnant

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2

Day One (Interstellar Theme)

Hans Zimmer · Interstellar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Expanded Edition]

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3

Nebula

CTAFAD · 5 YEARS OF DOSIS

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4

The Last Stand

Sabaton · The Last Stand

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5

Frostfall

Jeremy Soule · The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Original Game Soundtrack)

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6

Ascension

Jason Fervento · Ascension

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7

Spiral

ELIZA · The Darkening Green

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8

Surfaced - From "Surface"

Ólafur Arnalds · Surface (Music from the Original TV Series)

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9

Echoes

Vangelis · Voices

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Hi Chaos

Mogwai · The Bad Fire

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Red Dawn

Black Chamber · Black Chamber

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12

Midnight City

M83 · Hurry up, We're Dreaming

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13

Startle the Heavens (Lament)

Hammock · Raising Your Voice... Trying to Stop an Echo

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14

Exogenesis: Symphony Pt. 3 (Redemption)

Muse · The Resistance

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15

Aurora

Pedro Soares Lyra · Aurora

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The Arrival

High North Trio · The Arrival

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Into the Void

Buzz Kull · Chroma

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18

Aether

Dreamstate · Aether

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19

Glory

The Score · Carry On

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20

Song of Sorrow

Ramin Djawadi · Beacon 23: Original Score from Seasons 1 and 2

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21

Animal Spirits

Vulfpeck · The Beautiful Game

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22

Heavy Feet

Local Natives · Hummingbird

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23

Digital Witness

St. Vincent · St. Vincent

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24

Genesis

Grimes · Visions

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25

On Your Mind (feat. Lil Yachty)

FKA twigs · On Your Mind (feat. Lil Yachty)

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26

After Dark

Mr.Kitty · Time

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27

Control

Halsey · BADLANDS (Deluxe)

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28

cellophane

FKA twigs · MAGDALENE

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29

Bury It

CHVRCHES · Every Open Eye

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30

The Mother We Share

CHVRCHES · The Bones Of What You Believe

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31

Blood // Water

grandson · Blood // Water

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Oblivion

Grimes · Visions

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Long Dark Night

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds · Wild God

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34

Two Weeks

FKA twigs · LP1

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35

The Runner

Foals · Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Part II

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36

Shiver

Lucy Rose · Like I Used To

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37

Youth

Glass Animals · How To Be A Human Being

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38

Lose Your Soul

Dead Man's Bones · Dead Man's Bones

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39

Luminary

Joel Sunny · Luminary

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