H. Wade Minter

For the Girls: November 2024

This is the November 2024 playlist for the girls.

The Songs

1. Album cover for Document (25th Anniversary Edition)
"It's the End of the World As We Know It (and I Feel Fine)" - R.E.M. (Document (25th Anniversary Edition), 1987)

A frantic, end-times singalong built on fast-talking lyrics and a bright alt-rock hook.

2. Album cover for Modern Appalachia
"Carolina (feat. Justin Vernon)" - Sarah Siskind (Modern Appalachia, 2020)

An airy Americana track that leans on gentle vocals and a contemplative mood.

3. Album cover for Spend the Night
"Take It Off" - The Donnas (Spend the Night, 2002)

A punchy garage-rock number with a bratty edge and a clean, direct chorus.

4. Album cover for City to City
"Baker Street" - Gerry Rafferty (City to City, 1978)

A classic sax-driven soft rock staple with an easygoing, road-trip feel.

5. Album cover for What Is Love - EP
"What Is Love (7" Mix)" - Haddaway (What Is Love - EP, 1992)

A glossy dance-pop hit centered on a simple, endlessly repeatable refrain.

6. Album cover for Partridge Family Album
"I Think I Love You" - The Partridge Family (Partridge Family Album, 1970)

A bubblegum pop favorite from the early 1970s, built around a catchy family-band charm.

7. Album cover for The Very Best of Kiss
"New York Groove" - Ace Frehley (The Very Best of Kiss, 1978)

A swaggering hard rock track with a big bass line and a strong New York attitude.

8. Album cover for Everybody
"Soldier" - Ingrid Michaelson (Everybody, 2009)

A stripped-back pop song that mixes warmth with a quietly resolute message.

9. Album cover for Chicago VI (Expanded)
"Feelin' Stronger Every Day" - Chicago (Chicago VI (Expanded), 1973)

A polished 1970s rock track with big harmonies and a steady, uplifting drive.

10. Album cover for Love
"She Sells Sanctuary" - The Cult (Love, 1985)

A moody hard rock anthem that pairs a slow build with a soaring guitar figure.

11. Album cover for Led Zeppelin IV (Remastered)
"Stairway to Heaven" - Led Zeppelin (Led Zeppelin IV (Remastered), 1971)

A landmark rock ballad that starts softly and grows into one of the genre’s most familiar crescendos.

12. Album cover for The Fine Print (The Outer Worlds Song) - Single
"The Fine Print" - The Stupendium (The Fine Print (The Outer Worlds Song) - Single, 2019)

A narrative song with gaming and sci-fi references, delivered with sharp, rapid-fire wordplay.

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