The Names

Book Playlist

The Names Playlist

by Florence Knapp

17 tracks

balanced

Apr 23, 2026

This playlist captures the emotional complexity and historical depth of "The Names" by Florence Knapp, blending instrumental introspection with lyrical narratives about identity, family, and choice. The instrumental tracks reflect the storm's aftermath and the journey's tension, while the vocal songs explore the characters' inner conflicts and cultural legacies with diverse indie, folk, and ambient influences.

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Track List

17 songs

1

Light of Nibel (feat. Aeralie Brighton)

Gareth Coker · Ori and the Blind Forest (Original Soundtrack)

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2

Fragment II

Library Tapes · Fragment

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3

Between Worlds

Adriel Fair · The Lost Hills

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4

Blend

Aldous Harding · Party

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5

Sadness

Hammock · The Second Coming Was a Moonrise

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6

Floating / Sinking

Peter Broderick · Float

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7

Name of the Game

The Crystal Method · Tweekend

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8

Storm Song

Stillness Sanctuary · Raincloud Reverie

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9

My Name Is Trouble

Keren Ann · 101

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10

The Story

Brandi Carlile · The Story

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11

Extraordinary Life

Gordi · Our Two Skins

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12

America

First Aid Kit · Keep Calm & Chillout

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13

Her Father's Daughter

The Bevis Frond · North Circular

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14

Familiar

Agnes Obel · Citizen of Glass

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15

It's Ok

Tom Rosenthal · The Pleasant Trees

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16

Skinny Love

Birdy · Birdy

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17

Matcha Cookies

Luminary Flux · Spell She Cast

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