H. Wade Minter

This is the July 2022 playlist for the girls.

The Songs

1. Album cover for Dookie
"When I Come Around" - Green Day (Dookie, 1994)

Driving punk-pop with a sharp, fast hook and a laid-back groove.

2. Album cover for The Black Album
"99 Problems" - JAŸ-Z (The Black Album, 2003)

A blunt, sample-driven rap single built around a famous opening and a tough warning.

3. Album cover for Flood
"Birdhouse In Your Soul" - They Might Be Giants (Flood, 1990)

Quirky indie-pop with a catchy bass line and playful wordplay.

4. Album cover for That's How Rumors Get Started (Deluxe)
"That's How Rumors Get Started" - Margo Price (That's How Rumors Get Started (Deluxe), 2020)

A twangy, self-aware country tune from a modern singer-songwriter.

5. Album cover for Synchronicity
"King of Pain" - The Police (Synchronicity, 1983)

Moody new wave rock with a restless, aching feel.

6. Album cover for Whip-Smart
"Supernova" - Liz Phair (Whip-Smart, 1994)

Sharp-edged alt-rock with a punchy melody and dry wit.

7. Album cover for Become What You Are
"My Sister" - The Juliana Hatfield Three (Become What You Are, 1993)

Early-’90s college rock with jangly guitars and a sisterly perspective.

8. Album cover for ANThology
"Smooth Criminal" - Alien Ant Farm (ANThology, 2001)

A punchy nu-metal-era cover that turned a pop classic into a harder rock hit.

9. Album cover for The Very Best of Deee-Lite
"Groove Is In the Heart" - Deee-Lite (The Very Best of Deee-Lite, 1990)

Bright dance-pop with a funky bass line and a clubby feel.

10. Album cover for Replay
"Love the One You're With" - Crosby, Stills & Nash (Replay, 1980)

A harmony-rich folk-rock standard about choosing connection over regret.

11. Album cover for Building The Perfect Beast
"The Boys Of Summer" - Don Henley (Building The Perfect Beast, 1984)

A glossy summer-rock staple with a nostalgic, open-road mood.

12. Album cover for The Essential
"Same Old Lang Syne" - Dan Fogelberg (The Essential, 1974)

A quiet, reflective holiday-season story song about an unexpected reunion.

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