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Katie’s Anti-Playlist

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As someone who spends a significant part of the day listening to the radio, whether I’m at work or in the car, I’ve decided to switch up the traditional Skirt playlist post a bit and feature the Anti-Playlist – that is, the top five songs I don’t want to hear anymore.  The songs that lost their flavor fast. The ones that, no matter how hard we try, we just can’t seem to escape hearing on a daily basis.      

“Someone Like You”, Adele

No surprise here.  And while I’m a huge fan of Adele and think her six Grammy’s were well deserved, this song grew stale pretty fast after hearing it on an almost constant loop on literally every radio station.  Do yourself a favor and listen to this less saturated re-mixed version instead: http://ow.ly/9sjef

“Moves Like Jagger”, Maroon 5

I was never a fan of this song (nor Maroon 5 in general) which might make it being overplayed so much worse for me.  Sadly, not even a remix or mashed-up “Glee” version can make this track more enjoyable.

“We Found Love”, Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris

It makes me sad to add this to the list because I loved this song so much when it first came out.  I’m obsessed with Rihanna, and don’t ever make a playlist without at least one of her songs on it because they never get old to me – until now.  Luckily, the song helped popularize Calvin Harris and turned me on to more songs of his, like this: http://ow.ly/9sl6J

“Sexy and I Know It”, LMFAO

From the lyrics to the official music video, this song is terrible on a lot of levels.  Whenever it comes on the radio, I can’t seem to change the station fast enough.

“The One That Got Away”, Katy Perry

Like Adele, Katy’s a repeat offender when it comes to hit songs that are overplayed.  The shelf life of her songs is becoming so short thanks to so many radio stations playing them every chance they get.  So, while it’s still somewhat fresh, enjoy her soon-to-be-overdone “Part of Me” instead: http://ow.ly/9srwr

Caryn’s Playlist of Love

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I get it, Valentine’s Day is over.  And since you’re asking, no it wasn’t the best Feb 14th I’ve had to date.  And why?  Because all any radio station did was play painfully awful love songs (like that one song from Twilight which to me is actually the antithesis of true romance).   Truthfully, I’d rather listen to Gotye in preparation for Lollapalooza, but I don’t want to get too excited that the information I read from some miscellaneous Twitter handle might not be true.

So, instead, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite love songs, which are totally worth listening to.  Even though it’s after V-Day.  And even though they’ll probably end up in the next Twilight movie.   

“Blood Bank”, Bon Iver

This might not only be my favorite love song, it might be my favorite song all of all time.  Bon Iver is so hip right now, so you should all get to know him.  I mean, he just won a Grammy.  And he gave the most ludicrous speech after!  That’s right, punish the system!  Indie forever! I suggest tuning into the songs on Bon Iver’s first EP – they’re just as good as “Holocene” or whatever the kids are listening to.

“Til Kingdom Come”, Coldplay

While I admit that I want to get married, I will admit that this will probably be the song I play during my picture montage at my rehearsal dinner.   I’m pretty sure neither event will happen though, so feel free to steal my suggestion.

“Slow Show”, The National

Last year, I saw Matt Berninger perform at the Vic and it was amazing.  I couldn’t tell if he was drinking wine or straight vodka (equally bold) onstage, but I’m pretty sure he almost fell into the crowd afterwards, which was rad.  During his performance, he admitted that he wrote this song about his wife, for their wedding.   I’ll take it.

“VCR”, The xx

Making VCRs romantic since 2009.

“Putting the Dog to Sleep”, The Antlers

Okay, everyone (critics) says this one is about heartbreak, not love.  Disagree!  To me, this song is about not being able to live without that instinctual, human bond.   It’s about hanging onto someone you don’t want to live without.  It’s also about dogs.

“Brand New Colony”, Postal Service

I keep these song lyrics on my fridge – my favorite is the line about being someone’s winter coat… buttoned and zipped straight to the throat.  One time I painted a green canvas with those lyrics in cursive, which my hippie ex-boyfriend immediately threw out.   I’m so DIY, though.