A mix tape for Valentine's Day
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Brian Washburn
Issue date: 2/9/09 Section: Lifestyles
"Hold My Hand" by Hootie and the Blowfish- What says Valentine's Day more than a little Hootie? (For those more adventurous, Poison's "Talk Dirty To Me'" could also be inserted in this spot.)
"Hallelujah" by Jeff Buckley - One of the greatest voices in music history singing one of the greatest songs ever written. It's slow, moving and simply mind-blowing. Buckley construes the ear to the point that flowers and chocolates won't be necessary.
While Valentine's Day is all about lovers and significant others, it also has a downside. Yet, there is hope for those lonely hearts, as well. Just sit back, listen and reminisce on the songs that take the saying "living well is the best revenge" to a whole new meaning.
"Heartless" by Kanye West - It might be a downer at first, but it is just the beginning of the Valentine's Day rehab program. It gives the brokenhearted the swagger of Kanye with the resentment of a just-got-dumped junior high kid. Trust me, it will set the mood.
"Surprise Surprise" by The Starting Line - "I'll be your friend in hell, until then I'll despise you." With these words shouted from any mouth in any direction, it's only a matter of time until the night becomes yours.
"Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" AC/DC - It's definitely acceptable to wail about hiring a hit man for a girl nagging at you night and day, especially when it's enough to drive you nuts.
"About a Girl" The Academy Is... - The most emo song about standing strong on the most emo of holidays. It's at this point in the night you pump the music loud and scream at the top of your lungs, "I'm not in love." Just make sure your neighbors don't hear you, as it might be a bit embarrassing if they realize this is how you're spending your night.
"Rock and Roll All Night" by KISS - It's not a love song. It's not even about being heartbroken. But by this point on Valentine's Day, you have either gotten over your loneliness and are ready to rock or you have drunk so much it doesn't matter any more ... and you're ready to party.
Brian Washburn is the news editor of The Arkansas Traveler. His column appears every Monday.
"Hallelujah" by Jeff Buckley - One of the greatest voices in music history singing one of the greatest songs ever written. It's slow, moving and simply mind-blowing. Buckley construes the ear to the point that flowers and chocolates won't be necessary.
While Valentine's Day is all about lovers and significant others, it also has a downside. Yet, there is hope for those lonely hearts, as well. Just sit back, listen and reminisce on the songs that take the saying "living well is the best revenge" to a whole new meaning.
"Heartless" by Kanye West - It might be a downer at first, but it is just the beginning of the Valentine's Day rehab program. It gives the brokenhearted the swagger of Kanye with the resentment of a just-got-dumped junior high kid. Trust me, it will set the mood.
"Surprise Surprise" by The Starting Line - "I'll be your friend in hell, until then I'll despise you." With these words shouted from any mouth in any direction, it's only a matter of time until the night becomes yours.
"Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" AC/DC - It's definitely acceptable to wail about hiring a hit man for a girl nagging at you night and day, especially when it's enough to drive you nuts.
"About a Girl" The Academy Is... - The most emo song about standing strong on the most emo of holidays. It's at this point in the night you pump the music loud and scream at the top of your lungs, "I'm not in love." Just make sure your neighbors don't hear you, as it might be a bit embarrassing if they realize this is how you're spending your night.
"Rock and Roll All Night" by KISS - It's not a love song. It's not even about being heartbroken. But by this point on Valentine's Day, you have either gotten over your loneliness and are ready to rock or you have drunk so much it doesn't matter any more ... and you're ready to party.
Brian Washburn is the news editor of The Arkansas Traveler. His column appears every Monday.
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