Bob and Dob Playlist
This playlist mirrors the eclectic and nuanced spirit of "Bob and Dob" by Sean E. Avery, weaving together a tapestry of moods and textures that reflect the book's enigmatic themes and emotional complexities. The instrumental selections provide a diverse sonic landscape from ambient to post-rock and chamber music, capturing the book's atmospheric depth, while the vocal tracks explore character-driven narratives and emotional arcs with varied indie, folk, and alternative influences. Together, they create a balanced, medium-focus backdrop ideal for immersive reading in any environment.
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Track List
19 songsThe Trapeze Swinger
Iron & Wine · Around the Well
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New Romantic
Andy Stott · Too Many Voices
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Late
Nils Frahm · Old Friends New Friends
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Riverside
Agnes Obel · Philharmonics
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Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield · Dusty In Memphis
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Parallel Jalebi
Four Tet · Beautiful Rewind
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Light In A Tunnel
Shlohmo · REPULSOR
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The Only Moment We Were Alone
Explosions In The Sky · The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place
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Youth
Ásgeir · Bury the Moon
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Syndir Guðs - Live at Íslenska Óperan, 1999
Sigur Rós · Svefn-g-englar
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Deadweight On Velveteen
José González · Crosses (Bundle)
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Love & Hate
Michael Kiwanuka · Chillax Hits
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Slow Show
The National · Boxer
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Mystery of Love
Sufjan Stevens · Mystery of Love
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Breathe Me
Sia · In Your Feels
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Into Dust
Mazzy Star · Fairytale Vibes
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Red Right Hand
Midnite String Quartet · MSQ Performs Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
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The Curse
Josh Ritter · So Runs The World Away
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Same book, another mood