Scythe

Book Playlist

Scythe Playlist

by Neal Shusterman

16 tracks

dramatic

Aug 10, 2026

4 mixes for this book

This playlist mirrors the intense, dystopian world of Neal Shusterman's "Scythe," blending dark electronic and post-rock instrumentals with lyrically rich tracks exploring themes of mortality, power, and ethical dilemmas. The carefully curated mix of dynamic, atmospheric pieces reflects the tension between humanity's conquest over death and the moral weight borne by the scythes.

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Track List

16 songs

1

Solar Eclipse

James Malikey · Lost Within the Aether

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2

Wait

M83 · Hurry up, We're Dreaming

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3

Ttv

Telefon Tel Aviv · Fahrenheit Fair Enough

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4

We Move Lightly

Dustin O'Halloran · Lumiere

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5

yearning

Ftlframe · clouds

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6

The Future Is Now

toe · The Future Is Now - EP

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7

Detroit Part II

Shigeto · The New Monday

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8

Like the Dawn

The Oh Hellos · Through the Deep, Dark Valley

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9

Poison Lips

Vitalic · Flashmob

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10

Halcyon Days

Stratovarius · Nemesis

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11

8

Sigur Rós · ÁTTA

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12

Phantom Pt. II

Justice · Justice

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13

Glider - Original Mix

Jesus Soblechero · Glider

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14

Binary Sunset

Josh Westminster · Star Wars Meets Jazz

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15

Emergence

Cai Harrington · Emergence

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16

Luminary

Joel Sunny · Luminary

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