For the Girls: May 2024

This is the May 2024 playlist for the girls. The Songs "Tom Sawyer" - Rush (Chronicles (Remastered), 1981) A brisk prog-rock opener built around changing meters and Geddy Lee’s agile bass line. "Doomsday Blue" - Bambie Thug (Cathexis, 2023) A dark, theatrical pop song that shifts from hushed verses into a heavy release. "Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)" - Us3 (Hand On the Torch, 1993) A jazz-rap groove that helped bring a classic sample-based sound into the mainstream. "Dance Hall Days" - Wang Chung (Chart Toppers - Rock Hits Of The 80s, 1998) An upbeat new-wave cut with a bright synth hook and a glossy 80s feel. "The Night the Lights Went Out In Georgia" - Vicki Lawrence (The Night the Lights Went Out In Georgia (Deluxe Edition), 1973) A story song with a Southern-country edge and a famously twisty murder-ballad plot. "So Alive" - Love and Rockets (Love and Rockets, 1989) A moody alternative rock track driven by a thick bass line and layered guitar textures. "I Don't Blame You" - Cat Power (You Are Free, 2003) A sparse, aching indie ballad with a confessional, close-to-the-mic delivery. "Queen of Hearts" - Juice Newton (Juice, 1981) A polished country-pop hit that leans on a catchy chorus and strong harmony. "The Weight" - The Band (Greatest Hits (Remastered), 1968) A roots-rock favorite built on keyboard, guitars, and a traveling-song spirit. "Everlasting Love" - Howard Jones (Best of Howard Jones, 1993) A sleek 90s pop tune with a smooth pulse and easy singalong chorus. "Here In Your Bedroom" - Goldfinger (Goldfinger, 1996) A fast, melodic punk-pop track that sounds bigger than its running time. "Theme from Shaft" - Isaac Hayes (Shaft (Music From the Soundtrack), 1971) A Blaxploitation-era theme with a cool, swaggering groove and unmistakable horn lines. Genres Hard Rock Pop Jazz Rock Country Indie Alternative Soundtrack