Corrupt
Book Playlist

Corrupt Playlist

by Penelope Douglas

21 tracks
balanced
Jun 25, 2026

This playlist captures the intense, tumultuous romance and complex emotional layers of "Corrupt" by Penelope Douglas. The instrumental tracks reflect the tension, longing, and dark obsession between Erika and Michael, while the vocal songs explore themes of desire, fear, and power dynamics in their relationship. The mix of indie rock, ambient, and alternative R&B mirrors the contemporary university setting and the push-pull dynamic of the characters.

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Track List

21 songs
1

Winter Overture

Clint Mansell · Requiem for a Dream / OST

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2

Arrival of the Birds

The Cinematic Orchestra · The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (Original Soundtrack)

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3

An Ending (Ascent) - Remastered 2005

Brian Eno · Full 80s

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4

Nara

J.J. Pfeifer · E S Posthumus Sketches

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5

Time

Hans Zimmer · My take

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6

We Played Some Open Chords and Rejoiced, for the Earth had Circled the Sun Yet Another Year

A Winged Victory for the Sullen · A Winged Victory for the Sullen

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7

A Model of the Universe

Jóhann Jóhannsson · Light-Year

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8

Song of the Lonely Mountain (From "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey") [Chanson De La Montagne Solitaire De "Le Hobbit"/ Lied Des Einsamen Berges Aus "Der Hobbit"]

Vitoria-Gasteiz Orchestra · Action and Adventure at the Movies

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9

Adagio for Strings

Samuel Barber · Denon 24/7: Vol. 4

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10

Divenire

Ludovico Einaudi · Gentle Morning Music

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11

I Put A Spell On You

Nina Simone · Jazz #1's

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12

Control

Banks Tha Producer · Sexual Tension

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13

Stay Alive - From "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" Soundtrack

José González · Indie Folk Winter

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14

Slow Dancing in a Burning Room (Arr. for Guitar)

John Mayer · Acoustic Guitar Rock Songs

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15

Fade Into You

Mazzy Star · Winter Morning

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16

Sweet Disposition (Undercatt Remix) [Mixed]

The Temper Trap · Alpine Grooves 12 (Kristallhütte) [DJ Mix]

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17

Under the Milky Way

The Church · Melhores Hits / 80, 90

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18

No Rest for the Wicked

Lykke Li · Melodic House

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19

Runaway

AURORA · Emotional Pop

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20

Wicked Game

Chris Isaak · Romantic Picnic Date

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21

Don’t Look Back

Luminary Flux · Dream Department

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Mood balanced
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Length medium
Instrumental request 50%
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