For the Girls: April 2023
Wade Minter
April 15, 2023
This is the April 2023 playlist for the girls.
The Songs
"Party Hard" - Andrew W.K. (I Get Wet, 2001)
A fast, shout-along opener built on punchy guitars and pure momentum.
"When Doves Cry" - Prince (The Very Best of Prince, 1984)
A sleek, unsettling art-pop single with a deep groove and falsetto hook.
"Stupid Girl" - Garbage (Garbage (20th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition) [2015 Remaster], 1995)
A sharp alt-rock cut with a biting lyric and a clean, driving chorus.
"Steal My Sunshine" - LEN (You Can't Stop The Bum Rush, 1999)
A breezy late-'90s pop-rock tune with a laid-back, sunny feel.
"Luka" - Suzanne Vega (Solitude Standing, 1987)
A stark, story-driven song built around one of Suzanne Vega’s most direct lyrics.
"Lola" - The Kinks (Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One, 1970)
A classic British Invasion-era rocker with a famous sing-along chorus and a sly sense of humor.
"Domino" - Nicole Atkins (Italian Ice, 2020)
A modern roots-rock track with a big, polished sound and an easy hook.
"Resignation Superman" - Big Head Todd & The Monsters (Beautiful World, 1997)
A muscular '90s rock song that mixes grit with an anthem-like refrain.
"Owner Of A Lonely Heart" - Yes (90125)
A synth-heavy new wave hit that helped define the sound of the mid-'80s pop charts.
"Informer" - Snow (12 Inches of Snow, 1992)
A dancehall-flavored rap crossover that became a surprise mainstream hit.
"Jamming" - Bob Marley & The Wailers (Legend – The Best Of Bob Marley & The Wailers, 1977)
A relaxed reggae staple with a warm, steady pulse and a feel-good message.
"Bob Marley & the Hartford Whalers" - The Zambonis (More Songs About Hockey...and Buildings and Food, 1999)
A novelty hockey song that leans into the band’s local sports-fan charm.
Genres
Rock
R&B/Soul
Pop
Hip Hop/Rap
Reggae
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