H. Wade Minter

For the Girls: February 2023

This is the February 2023 playlist for the girls.

The Songs

1. Album cover for The Gift of Game
"Butterfly" - Crazy Town (The Gift of Game, 1999)

A crossover rap-rock single built around a hazy guitar sample and a glossy, radio-friendly hook.

2. Album cover for Nena
"99 Luftballons" - Nena (Nena, 1983)

A German new wave hit with a driving synth line and a Cold War-era premise.

3. Album cover for Crazy for You
"Boyfriend" - Best Coast (Crazy for You, 2010)

A short, breezy indie-pop song with jangly guitars and a sunlit feel.

4. Album cover for Talk Talk Talk
"Pretty In Pink (Original Version)" - The Psychedelic Furs (Talk Talk Talk, 1981)

One of the signature songs from the early-80s teen-film era, with polished post-punk edge.

5. Album cover for Rotting Pinata
"Molly (Sixteen Candles)" - Sponge (Rotting Pinata, 1994)

A loud, catchy punk song that folds a pop-movie reference into a grungy mid-90s sound.

6. Album cover for Chase the Sun - Single
"Chase the Sun" - Planet Funk (Chase the Sun - Single, 2000)

A club-ready instrumental dance track built on a steady four-on-the-floor groove.

7. Album cover for Warriorz
"Ante Up (Robbin Hoodz Theory)" - M.O.P. (Warriorz, 2000)

A hard-edged hip-hop anthem known for its shouted hook and stripped-down beat.

8. Album cover for Dude Ranch
"Dammit" - blink-182 (Dude Ranch, 1997)

A fast pop-punk song with sharp chords and a breakup theme.

9. Album cover for Greatest
"How Deep Is Your Love" - Bee Gees (Greatest, 1977)

A lush soft-rock ballad that became one of the Bee Gees’ biggest hits.

10. Album cover for America's Greatest Hero
"Theme from "Greatest American Hero" (Believe It or Not)" - Joey Scarbury (America's Greatest Hero, 1981)

A familiar TV theme built around an uplifting, sing-along chorus.

11. Album cover for Gordon
"What a Good Boy" - Barenaked Ladies (Gordon, 1992)

A reflective acoustic rock song that sounds warm and conversational.

12. Album cover for Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
"Do You Realize?" - Flaming Lips (Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, 2002)

A spacious indie-rock closer that leans on quiet dynamics and a big emotional payoff.

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