H. Wade Minter

For the Girls: August 2026

This is the August 2026 playlist for the girls.

The Songs

1. Album cover for Jimmy Eat World
"Sweetness" - Jimmy Eat World (Jimmy Eat World, 2001)

A punchy pop-punk track with a big chorus and a restless, forward-driving feel.

2. Album cover for Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde
"Passin' Me By" - The Pharcyde (Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde, 1992)

A laid-back, golden-era hip-hop cut built around jazz-inflected production and sharp storytelling.

3. Album cover for One Night Only (Music from the Motion Picture) - Single
"One Night Only (Break Loose Break Free!)" - New Radicals (One Night Only (Music from the Motion Picture) - Single, 2026)

A recent soundtrack release that leans into bright, singalong energy.

4. Album cover for Automatic
"Head On" - The Jesus and Mary Chain (Automatic, 1989)

A noisy, melodic alt-rock song that balances distortion with a strong hook.

5. Album cover for Back to Front (Deluxe Edition)
"Alone Again (Naturally)" - Gilbert O'Sullivan (Back to Front (Deluxe Edition), 1972)

A classic, world-weary pop ballad with a melancholy edge.

6. Album cover for Call Me If You Need Me - Single
"Call Me If You Need Me" - Erin Lunsford (Call Me If You Need Me - Single, 2026)

An acoustic-leaning folk song with a warm, reassuring tone.

7. Album cover for Under The Table And Dreaming
"The Best Of What's Around" - Dave Matthews Band (Under The Table And Dreaming, 1994)

A mid-'90s rock staple with intricate playing and a loose, open-ended groove.

8. Album cover for Supernatural
"You Gotta Be" - Des'ree (Supernatural, 1994)

A polished R&B-pop anthem centered on confidence and encouragement.

9. Album cover for The Best of KC and the Sunshine Band
"Boogie Shoes" - KC and the Sunshine Band (The Best of KC and the Sunshine Band, 1975)

A disco-era dance number built for motion and good times.

10. Album cover for Genuine Negro Jig
"Hit 'Em Up Style" - Carolina Chocolate Drops (Genuine Negro Jig, 2010)

A rootsy cover that reshapes a pop hit with folk and string-band style.

11. Album cover for Last Splash
"Cannonball" - The Breeders (Last Splash, 1993)

A fuzzy indie-rock favorite known for its loud-soft dynamics and jagged guitar hooks.

12. Album cover for Celentano Hit Parade (Le Volte Che Adriano È Stato Primo)
"Prisencolinensinainciusol" - Adriano Celentano (Celentano Hit Parade (Le Volte Che Adriano È Stato Primo), 1983)

A playful novelty song that uses invented-language vocals as its whole idea.

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