Mandaris"Back to Life" by Soul II Soul
Share a song that feels like it has healing powers.
This actually isn't the first song that came to mind, but it definitely fits.
For me it gets me into a groove and I can somewhat drift into the zone.
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Crucial Track for June 12, 2025
"WAP (feat. Megan Thee Stallion)" by Cardi B
What's a song you only listen to when you're completely alone?
That's a weird prompt. The fact that you would online listen to alone but you'd put it on your blog.
Sure, I'll bite.
I listen to it because it has a great beat and different from the musical misogamy that I enjoyed in my youth.
Crucial Track for June 11, 2025
"Nobody Speak (feat. Run The Jewels)" by DJ Shadow
What's your favorite opening line from any song?
This song is not for kids, but makes me laugh every time I hear it.
Picture this I'm a bag of dicks Put me to your lips
Yes, definitely not going to listen to that at work.
Crucial Track for June 10, 2025
"Invincible" by Kirsten Arian
Share a song that makes you feel invincible.
One of the best tracks on the Lego Batman soundtrack. It's a fun song that just gets me going.
Crucial Track for June 9, 2025
"Nobody Wants to Be Lonely (With Christina Aguilera)" by Ricky Martin
What song do you turn to when you need to cry?
I really enjoy this song because it also gives me hope in the despair. I also think about how Christina Aguilera should be a bigger name in music. She can sing very well, but I think it just comes down to song choice.
Crucial Track for June 8, 2025
"Killing In the Name" by Rage Against the Machine
What song feels like a personal anthem right now?
I didn't hear the message of this song when I first head it years ago. It saddens me we are still dealing with these things.
Crucial Track for June 7, 2025
"Pardon My Freedom" by !!!
Share a song that represents rebellion or freedom to you.
I shared this song with my kids. I'm not always feeling this way but it feels good to put this one on and cut loose.
Crucial Track for June 6, 2025
"I Wanna Sex You Up (Single Mix)" by Color Me Badd
What's a song with lyrics you didn't fully understand until you were older?
I had -and if you ask my wife still don't - no understanding of what any of these words mean.
Crucial Track for June 5, 2025
"Larger Than Life" by Backstreet Boys
What's a song that feels larger than life to you?
Sorry, not sorry. This is the track that comes to mind when I saw the prompt. I still smile thinking about how people would argue whether Backstreet Boys or N*sync were better.
Crucial Track for June 4, 2025
"Life Is a Highway" by Rascal Flatts
Describe the perfect song for a road trip and why it works.
I didn't think much of this song when I heard it in the movie, but it's really grown on me over the years. I think it's because my daughter would keep on saying "Kachow".
