Cover of American Tabloid

Book soundtracks

American Tabloid reading playlists

by James Ellroy

Readers have made 4 soundtracks for American Tabloid on BookTuning, each tuned to a different mood or style. Pick one to play on Spotify while you read, or make a mix of your own.

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Most played first. Each one is a Spotify playlist you can open in the Reading Room.

  1. Mixed genres All vocal I Put a Spell On You Screamin' Jay HawkinsMisty Sarah VaughanStormy Weather Etta James 40 tracks · May 9, 2026Open
  2. Matched to the book 50% instrumental Half The Day Is Night Gábor SzabóAll Things To All Men The Cinematic OrchestraBlue In Green Miles Davis 20 tracks · May 9, 2026Open
  3. Mixed genres All vocal2000s and later Red Right Hand - 2011 Remaster Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsRed Right Hand Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsI Put A Spell On You Nina Simone 41 tracks · May 9, 2026Open
  4. Mixed genres 10% instrumental2000s and later Night Owl Gerry RaffertyInsomnia FaithlessFerme Les Yeux Sylvain Chauveau 35 tracks · May 9, 2026Open