For the Girls: October 2023

This is the October 2023 playlist for the girls. The Songs "Personal Jesus" - Depeche Mode (Violator (Deluxe), 1989) Dark, pulsing synth-pop with a memorable hook and a bit of menace. "Dance & Shout (feat. Pee Wee) [Dance Hall Version]" - Shaggy (Hot Shot, 2000) A dancehall-leaning pop cut built around a loose reggae groove and a playful guest turn. "Mad About You" - Hooverphonic (The Best of Hooverphonic, 2000) Lush and moody trip-hop with a soft, hypnotic feel. "Steady, As She Goes" - The Raconteurs (Steady, As She Goes - Single, 2006) Driven garage rock with a tight riff and a punchy, no-frills rhythm. "The Ballroom Blitz" - Sweet (Desolation Boulevard, 1974) Big, swaggering glam rock with a crowd-pleasing singalong chorus. "Is She Really Going Out with Him?" - Joe Jackson (Look Sharp! (Bonus Track Version), 1978) A sharp new-wave song with dry wit and a snappy bass line. "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" - Christopher Cross (Arthur: The Album (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture), 1981) An easygoing soundtrack ballad that won an Academy Award and became a soft-rock standard. "Love Will Keep Us Together" - Captain & Tennille (Love Will Keep Us Together, 1975) A bright pop duet that helped define mid-’70s radio pop. "Back On the Chain Gang" - Pretenders (Learning to Crawl (Expanded Edition), 1984) A brisk, jangly rock song with a bittersweet edge and a strong chorus. "West End Girls" - Pet Shop Boys (Please: Further Listening 1984-1986 (Deluxe Edition) [2018 Remaster], 1986) Stylish synth-pop with a cool, urban pulse and a classic nightclub feel. "Scooby Snacks" - Fun Lovin' Criminals (Come Find Yourself, 1996) A hip-hop-influenced rock track that mixes sample-heavy grooves with a laid-back grin. "White Rabbit" - Jefferson Airplane (Surrealistic Pillow, 1967) A landmark psychedelic rock song built on haunting vocals and an ominous build. Genres Pop Alternative Glam Rock Soundtrack Rock