H. Wade Minter

This is the April 2022 playlist for the girls.

The Songs

1. Album cover for Further Joy
"Monday" - The Regrettes (Further Joy, 2022)

Bright, punchy indie pop with a restless edge and a singalong chorus.

2. Album cover for Kick (Special Edition)
"Need You Tonight" - INXS (Kick (Special Edition), 1989)

A sleek, guitar-driven new wave track with a standout bassline.

3. Album cover for Begin to Hope [Special Edition]
"Better" - Regina Spektor (Begin to Hope [Special Edition], 2006)

Piano-led indie folk with sharp lyrics and an offbeat emotional turn.

4. Album cover for September
"On Your Own (August)" - Rainmarket (September, 2005)

A breezy pop song built around a simple, affectionate hook.

5. Album cover for Amazon Sampler
"Hurt Feelings" - Flight Of The Conchords (Amazon Sampler, 2009)

A dry, funny indie rock number that plays like a mock ballad.

6. Album cover for Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Version]
"It's Getting Boring By the Sea" - Blood Red Shoes (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Version], 2007)

Fast, noisy punk-leaning rock tied to the film’s soundtrack.

7. Album cover for Black Gold: The Best of Soul Asylum
"Can't Even Tell" - Soul Asylum (Black Gold: The Best of Soul Asylum, 1994)

Lean alt-rock with a tense, melodic drive.

8. Album cover for Black On Both Sides
"Hip Hop" - Mos Def (Black On Both Sides, 1999)

A laid-back hip-hop track that helped define the sound of late-1990s backpack rap.

9. Album cover for Rain Dogs
"Jockey Full Of Bourbon" - Tom Waits (Rain Dogs, 1990)

Dusty, percussion-heavy rock with a shuffling, cinematic feel.

10. Album cover for The Open Door - EP
"Little Bribes" - Death Cab for Cutie (The Open Door - EP, 2009)

Melodic indie rock with a wistful, understated mood.

11. Album cover for Big Noise
"Gravity" - Eddie From Ohio (Big Noise, 1997)

A long, moving folk-rock tune that builds slowly and keeps unfolding.

12. Album cover for Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 (1973-1977)
"Scenes From an Italian Restaurant" - Billy Joel (Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 (1973-1977), 1977)

A classic piano-rock suite with vivid storytelling and a strong sense of place.

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