You’ve established yourself as either a musical genius or weirdo to your fellow carpoolnics. You’re a hero or the silence in the car is so deafening, talk radio would be better. Do not fear. Courage ahead my friends! Do not be discouraged.
Have I mentioned how cool the guys I ride with are? Again, I need to note that this isn’t compiled because of them, because they are great. What great guys.
After a day in the salt mines, everyone is excited to get home. The return trip isn’t nearly as difficult. With my coworkers, we solve the worlds problems, make fun of the amazing snake car which we followed in to work earlier that day or we discuss the worst thing of all… work. What we should be doing is “getting the party started quickly… right”?!
The traffic is just as bad, the weather still sucky but this batch of songs will make sure none of that even matters.
Again, it is necessary to note that this is my list and my current batch of musical ornaments. I know there are tonnes of songs in the pantheon of music which would work on this list, but for this time right now, these made the list.
The Brian Jonestown Massacre – Servo : As soon as you get in the car, look over to your riders and ask if they are ready to go home. They’ll be annoyed and say of course. If you do it in time to the start of this song, the effect will be genius. There’s no way I could pull that off.
The Minders – 357 : A driving song if I’ve ever heard one. A catchy hook, drenched in tonnes of effects with a constant beat and distant lyrics. Whoosh.
Jon Rae & The River – Best of My Time : Remember on the drive in, that one guy didn’t really get into any of the songs and he was quiet when you said you hated modern country music? Well, he probably won’t like this either, but there is a twang here. Plus it’s fitting: ” Well some of these folks don’t undestand, what a hard days work does to this old man…” Graphic Design is tough work, people.
I’m From Barcelona – We’re From Barcelona : If you’ve ever wanted to sway back and forth and clap to a song with your new commuting friends, this will do it. You can’t help but bop around. It’s all about brightening the day here and IFB works like a charm.
The Go Team – Ladyflash : In the middle of traffic, it is often very easy to get frustrated. Thus, I’ve neglected any music which might enflame these raging on the road senses and I’m going to push for some upbeat dancey music. Believe me, if some songs came on, I would go nuts and drive over all those damn little cars with my huge ass truck and they’d all deserve it and no judge would prosecute and if he did, I’d drive over… um, see?
LCD Soundsystem – Jump Into The Fire : Have you detected a pattern here? I’m trying to blow the roof off this here joint, yo.
Ratatat – Nostrand : Building. Building. Building. SMACK! I’d make a fool of myself if I played this song because as soon as it hits, I have to do somekind of white-guy arm/hand wave which looks like I just tried to push the button which made the awesome happen. I don’t care.
Germans – Pogos Abenteuer : Hopefully the traffic has let up a bit and you can get some speed going. This track will make any day better, plus the beginning starts really quiet so you’ll confuse everyone. You can’t help but be reminded of some awesome 8-bit game from your youth!
GirlTalk – The entire Night Ripper album : No, I’m not giving up or getting lazy, this is really the best way to finish off the drive. Believe me, if the people you’re riding with don’t like this, drop them off where ever you are. Make them walk home. Seriously. Ok, don’t but give them a good hard stare and tell them to change their ways.
Welcome Home.
