East of Eden
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East of Eden

by John Steinbeck

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.

19 tracks
balanced
Aug 16, 2026
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Track List

19 songs
1
Prehension

The Gift

Joep Beving · Prehension

2
The Painted Lady

The Painted Lady

Emancipator · The Painted Lady

3
Kagayaki

Ooharu

Masakatsu Takagi · Kagayaki

4
Returning

Returning

Sydney Woods · Returning

5
Roger Whittaker - The Best Of (1967 - 1975)

The Last Farewell

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

6
Galaxies

Ancient Stars

Kevin Braheny · Galaxies

7
Relaxing Jazz Piano with the Bill Evans Trio

Autumn Leaves - Live

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

8
Points of Inaccessibility

Faded Ghosts of Clouds

Rafael Anton Irisarri · Points of Inaccessibility

9
North Wind Blows (Live 1984)

Long Black Veil - Live 1984

The Band · North Wind Blows (Live 1984)

10
The Wheel

If I Needed You

Townes Van Zandt · The Wheel

11
Woodland

Bloom - Bonus Track

The Paper Kites · Woodland

12
Harlem River

Harlem River

Kevin Morby · Harlem River

13
southern gothic vibes by The Circle Sessions

Devil's Spoke

Laura Marling · southern gothic vibes by The Circle Sessions

14
Secret Love 4

Roscoe - Beyond The Wizard's Sleeve Remix

Midlake · Secret Love 4

15
Piano Dreamers Perform the Hits of Mumford & Sons

Ghosts That We Knew

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

16
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN The Waterboys Fisherman's Blues/Room To Roam band, 1989-90

The 3 Minutes Before Dinner

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

17
Heartbreaker (Deluxe Edition)

Oh My Sweet Carolina (Outtake)

Ryan Adams · Heartbreaker (Deluxe Edition)

18
Van Zandt

Waiting Around to Die

Company Townes · Van Zandt

19
Too Many Monsters in My Closet

Beauty Queen DJ

Luminary Flux · Too Many Monsters in My Closet

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