For the Girls: February 2023
Wade Minter
February 15, 2023
This is the February 2023 playlist for the girls.
The Songs
"Butterfly" - Crazy Town (The Gift of Game, 1999)
A crossover rap-rock single built around a hazy guitar sample and a glossy, radio-friendly hook.
"99 Luftballons" - Nena (Nena, 1983)
A German new wave hit with a driving synth line and a Cold War-era premise.
"Boyfriend" - Best Coast (Crazy for You, 2010)
A short, breezy indie-pop song with jangly guitars and a sunlit feel.
"Pretty In Pink (Original Version)" - The Psychedelic Furs (Talk Talk Talk, 1981)
One of the signature songs from the early-80s teen-film era, with polished post-punk edge.
"Molly (Sixteen Candles)" - Sponge (Rotting Pinata, 1994)
A loud, catchy punk song that folds a pop-movie reference into a grungy mid-90s sound.
"Chase the Sun" - Planet Funk (Chase the Sun - Single, 2000)
A club-ready instrumental dance track built on a steady four-on-the-floor groove.
"Ante Up (Robbin Hoodz Theory)" - M.O.P. (Warriorz, 2000)
A hard-edged hip-hop anthem known for its shouted hook and stripped-down beat.
"Dammit" - blink-182 (Dude Ranch, 1997)
A fast pop-punk song with sharp chords and a breakup theme.
"How Deep Is Your Love" - Bee Gees (Greatest, 1977)
A lush soft-rock ballad that became one of the Bee Gees’ biggest hits.
"Theme from "Greatest American Hero" (Believe It or Not)" - Joey Scarbury (America's Greatest Hero, 1981)
A familiar TV theme built around an uplifting, sing-along chorus.
"What a Good Boy" - Barenaked Ladies (Gordon, 1992)
A reflective acoustic rock song that sounds warm and conversational.
"Do You Realize?" - Flaming Lips (Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, 2002)
A spacious indie-rock closer that leans on quiet dynamics and a big emotional payoff.
Genres
Rock
Pop
Alternative
Dance
Hip-Hop/Rap
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