Over the course of the next month, much of the world will practically shut down thanks to excitement over the FIFA World Cup. (Really: It’s more popular in other places than in the US, we promise.) Thirty-two nations across the globe have toiled to get to this point, and now face the ultimate soccer (er, football) challenge. You may have seen Shakira rocking the official World Cup anthem for 2010, but we feel it’s high time to musically recognize every nation on an individual basis. We dedicate a single song to each World Cup country, to hype them (and you) up for success on a global stage.
It’s before noon on a Wednesday. There’s a good chance you’re not far from your next cup of coffee. Or from your last one. We’ve all become addicted to the delicious goodness and the caffeine high it generates with each delectable sip. It’s no surprise then that musicians have found a love of the deep black drink as well. Maybe it’s not as high on the songwriting subject list as sex or love or breakups or drugs, but some musicians have such passion for the drink that it has made for some tremendous tunes. Here, what we think are the best ones.
We have nothing against Valentine’s Day. In fact, we aren’t ashamed to admit that we’ve been known to make a mushy mixtape or ten for that special someone. (Hey, it’s a cheap gift.) But by the time February 15 rolls around, we’ve just had enough. If we have to see one more conversation heart, red rose, or sweet-faced teddy bear clutching a plush heart, we’ll throw up. It almost goes without saying that we’re also burned out on love songs.
Too bad that about 75 percent of the tracks on our iPod have something to do with romance: having it, longing for it, ending it, regretting it. And that’s why we’ve sought refuge from Cupid and his minions by scanning our music library for songs that evoke emotions other than love. After the jump, listen to our exhaustive playlist of tunes that make us feel everything from masochistic and medicated to rebellious and voyeuristic.
So we all know the Magnetic Fields’ 69 Love Songs. But with V-day on the horizon, we figured we’d hook you up with 69 more love songs (prospective mates/dates love a little creativity after all) to help you woo the worthy (or even the not-so worthy). We’ve got the perfect love song for every kind of love you’ve got — from parental doting to lusty groping. Check out our list after the jump.
We’ve all been through it. Whether you’re the dumper or the dumpee, breaking up sucks — especially this time of year. After your friends have all gone home and that bottle of bourbon is definitely empty, at least music is there to ease your aching heart. Since we have officially exited the aughts, we figured we’d save you the trouble and compile a list of the top ten break-up songs from the past decade. So, without further ado, a five stages of grief-inspired mix, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Please use in moderation.
So you’re laid up in bed with the flu like everyone else, with nothing to do but chug Emergen-C, ride the NyQuil train, and gaze glassy-eyed at hours of DVRed shows that you’d usually let languish. It’s time for a new playlist! When even keeping your eyes open starts to hurt, queue up this nerdy mixtape and zonk out to the best in library-inspired jams. Thanks to @flavorpill follower Lauren for the smart (and challenging!) idea.
Last year, Lil Wayne took us all to the moon, dropping Da Drought 3 in late 2007, The Carter III last June, and a seemingly endless stream of verses between. He wasn’t just on fire, he was fire.
Then 2009 hit like a hangover, with confusing Kanye and Jay-Z albums and lots of auto-tune. Something seemed rotten in the state of hip-hop, and nobody could tell if rap was dying or if we were killing it. All the while, our hero, Wayne, seemed more content with rockstar dreaming in that infamous purple haze. He gave us Drake, and a few nuts lines, but be it the syrup or the guitar playing, Wayne’s year has been generally underwhelming. Who was going to save us?
. But with V-day on the horizon, we figured we’d hook you up with 69 more love songs (prospective mates/dates love a little creativity after all) to help you woo the worthy (or even the not-so worthy). We’ve got the perfect love song for every kind of love you’ve got — from parental doting to lusty groping. Check out our list after the jump.
