Music For Every Mood

By Sadhika
Listen up, world! You NEED this music! Music isn't just a luxury; it's a necessity! We're not settling for any run-of-the-mill tracks here. We're talking about music that fits like a glove in every scene, every moment, and every mood. I've endured my fair share of cafes with heaven-like coffee but dreadful playlists, and suffered through events that could've been salvaged with some decent beats. I may be modest about a lot of things, but not when it comes to my music taste. So consider this my grand gesture to humanity - a guide to what to spin and where to spin it. These right here, my friends, are the pearls.

"With these tickets you are about to enter sacred space, you will be treading on hallowed ground, you will be walking like an Egyptian." - Guess the reference.

Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer by Nat King Cole

Genre: Traditional pop/ Vocal Jazz

Pros: Good for picnics, backyard barbeques, outdoor festivals, carnivals or retro-themed cafes.

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Mystery of Love by Sufjan Stevens

Genre: Indie folk

Pros: Good for at-home wine sessions, nature walks or during solo activities like reading or meditation.

Heart of Glass by Blondie

Genre: Disco/ New Wave

Pros: Good for dance parties, house parties or fitness clubs.

I Try by Macy Gray

Genre: R&B/Soul

Pros: Good for quiet coffee shops, indoor rainy days and romantic evenings/ date nights.

Moondance by Van Morisson

Genre: Blues/Jazz

Pros: Good for art exhibitions, wine sessions, spacey living room gatherings and jazz-themed parties.

Time in a Bottle by Jim Croce

Genre: Folk rock

Pros: Good for intimate gatherings by a bonfire, candlelight dinners and quiet winter evenings.

Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes

Genre: Soft rock

Pros: Good for cosy cafes, pool parties and beach/ tropical vacations.

Surrender by Cheap Trick

Genre: Pop rock

Pros: Good for tailgate parties, beer and barbeque parties, motorbike journeys or for workout. Great for younger crowds (18-24).

The Chain by Fleetwood Mac

Genre: Folk rock

Pros: Good for cozy living-room gatherings, themed parties, rustic restaurants or any alfresco spot where guitar-heavy songs set the mood.

House of the Rising Sun by The Animals

Genre: Folk rock

Pros: Good for bonfire gatherings, Halloween parties, late night drives on deserted highways.

Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks

Genre: Alternative rock

Pros: Good for picnics, park walks, rooftop parties overlooking city skylines, and even for playing on Friday evenings in a coporate office (depending on the office environment).

No Surprises by Radiohead

Genre: Psychedelic rock

Pros: Good for playing on long walks, rainy afternoons or during any slow-paced activity such as cooking.

More Than a Feeling by Boston

Genre: Hard rock

Pros: Good for playing at artistic gatherings or exhibitions, late-night study sessions or dimly lit fine-dine restaurants.

Strawberries and Cigarettes by Troye Sivan

Genre: Indie pop

Pros: Good for playing at beachside sunsets, late-night drives or in quiet cafes.

Down by the River by Neil Young

Genre: Folk rock

Pros: Good for playing at bonfire nights, beer parties, in sports bars or on countryside drives.

Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John and Kiki Dee

Genre: Pop/ Disco

Pros: Good for playing at outdoor summer parties, roadtrip sing-alongs or goofy dances. The video is precious.

And The Boys by Angus and Julia Stone

Genre: Alternative/ Indie

Pros: Good for playing in the last hours of a house party, soulful contemplation or for drowning out the sounds of the world. Music you sway to, and listen with eyes closed.

Dirty Work by Steely Dan

Genre: Rock/ Jazz

Pros: Good for playing on late-night drives, sunny days, vintagey parties and beachside walks.

Reflecting Light by Sam Phillips

Genre: Soul

Pros: Good for solitary weekends, home dates or wine sessions.

Odoriko by Vaundy

Genre: Indie pop

Pros: Good for road trips, falling asleep, good nondescript music for a house party.

The Adults Are Talking by The Strokes

Genre: Indie rock/ Post-punk

Pros: Good for long train journeys, can listen on repeat to hear different layers.

Heavy Metal Drummer by Wilco

Genre: Alternative/ Indie

Pros: Can serve as good background music (for cafes, podcasts, day time get-togethers.)

Hysteria by Def Leppard

Genre: Hard Rock

Pros: Good for night parties, rock-themed parties, and even late-night study sessions. Has great emotional range.

Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Genre: Hard Rock

Pros: Good for farewell/ retirement parties, tribute events, road trips and motorcycle rides. Good catharsis. Even better guitar solos.

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