May 17, 2012

Novel Playlist: Boy21

Author Matthew Quick shares the songs that inspired his latest novel, Boy21:

“Many of the artists and songs below are mentioned in my new novel, BOY21, which is about outer space, the Irish mob, and basketball. Each song — in this order — represents and matches up with a different part of the story, so listening tells the tale.” -Matthew Quick

Space Is The Place” Sun Ra
Stuck Between Stations” The Hold Steady
I’m A Man You Don’t Meet Every Day” The Pogues
Jump Around (Pete Rock Remix)” House of Pain
Skinny Love” Bon Iver
Drunken Lullabies” Flogging Molly
Fire Fly” Childish Gambino
Hedwig’s Theme” Harry Potter Soundtrack
Everyone Nose” N.E.R.D.
Outer Spaceways Incorporated” Sun Ra
Like Toy Soldiers” Eminem
I’m Beginning To See The Light” Ella Fitzgerald
Grow Till Tall” Jonsi
Coming Home” Diddy Dirty Money

Listen to the full playlist on Spotify!