East of Eden

Book Playlist

East of Eden Playlist

by John Steinbeck

19 tracks

balanced

Aug 16, 2026

8 mixes for this book

This playlist captures the complex emotional landscape and historical setting of John Steinbeck's "East of Eden," weaving through its themes of good versus evil, family legacy, and the rugged Salinas Valley atmosphere. The instrumental tracks evoke the early 20th-century ambiance and contemplative moments, while the vocal selections reflect the characters' struggles, moral dilemmas, and human connections with a blend of folk, Americana, and subtle indie sounds, mirroring the novel's layered narrative and diverse emotional arc.

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Track List

19 songs

1

The Gift

Joep Beving · Prehension

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2

The Painted Lady

Emancipator · The Painted Lady

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3

Ooharu

Masakatsu Takagi · Kagayaki

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4

Returning

Sydney Woods · Returning

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5

The Last Farewell

Roger Whittaker · Roger Whittaker - The Best Of (1967 - 1975)

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6

Ancient Stars

Kevin Braheny · Galaxies

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7

Autumn Leaves - Live

Bill Evans Trio · Relaxing Jazz Piano with the Bill Evans Trio

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Faded Ghosts of Clouds

Rafael Anton Irisarri · Points of Inaccessibility

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9

Long Black Veil - Live 1984

The Band · North Wind Blows (Live 1984)

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10

If I Needed You

Townes Van Zandt · The Wheel

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11

Bloom - Bonus Track

The Paper Kites · Woodland

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12

Harlem River

Kevin Morby · Harlem River

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13

Devil's Spoke

Laura Marling · southern gothic vibes by The Circle Sessions

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14

Roscoe - Beyond The Wizard's Sleeve Remix

Midlake · Secret Love 4

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15

Ghosts That We Knew

Piano Dreamers · Piano Dreamers Perform the Hits of Mumford & Sons

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16

The 3 Minutes Before Dinner

The Waterboys · THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN The Waterboys Fisherman's Blues/Room To Roam band, 1989-90

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17

Oh My Sweet Carolina (Outtake)

Ryan Adams · Heartbreaker (Deluxe Edition)

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18

Waiting Around to Die

Company Townes · Van Zandt

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19

Beauty Queen DJ

Luminary Flux · Too Many Monsters in My Closet

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