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9 Hidden Playlist Gems For Every Mood

Revive your worn out mixtape

Rachel Cathey
Apr 17, 2017
Texas A&M University
9 Hidden Playlist Gems For Every Mood
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I have come to find that we as a society bounce around ideas and tastes, but at times, these musical favorites get stuck in ruts and need to be brought back to life. Therefore, the best way to revive your jams and find new hit songs is through others. Each song I have handpicked has been inspired from people in my life and great memories that have shaped me, so venture out and enjoy these gems.

1. For when you have warm fuzzy feelings daydreaming after a first date...

"Tenerife Sea" by Ed Sheran

"Say You Won't Let Go" by James Arthur

"Free" by Zac Brown Band

"The Good Stuff" by Kenny Chesney

"Baby Be My Love Song" by Easton Corbin

2. For when you go through a breakup and need to remind yourself that you are a boss lady...

"Best Thing I Never Had" by Beyonce

"Forget You" by CeeLo Green

"Work" by Rihanna and Drake

"Irreplaceable" by Beyonce

"Caroline" by Amine

3. For when you need to chill out and find inner peace again...

"Let's Stay Home Tonight" by NeedToBreathe

"All-Consuming Fire" by Chris McClarney

"Water & Fire" by Strahan

"Silhouettes" by Colony House

"Each to Each" by Penny and Sparrow

4. For when you and your high school best friends get together for a throwback...

"All-Star" by Smash Mouth

"Gold Digger" by Kanye West

"Sadie Hawkins Dance" by Relient K

"Bye Bye Bye" by *NSYNC

"Sugar, We're Going Down" by Fall Out Boy

5. For when you need a DJ for you dance parties...

"Yeah!" by Usher

"My Way" by Fetty Wap and Monty

"Body Like A Back Road" by Sam Hunt

"Closer" by The Chainsmokers

"No Problem" by Chance The Rapper, Lil Wayne, and 2 Chain

6. For when you need the perfect two-step song that will be sweet and Southern...

"Die A Happy Man" by Thomas Rhett

"Strawberry Wine" by Deana Carter

"Blue Ain't Your Color" by Keith Urban

"How to Love" by Clayton Gardner

"Honey Bee" by Black Shelto

7. For when you need motivation before exams, interviews, or maybe just a pep talk...

"The Texas Aggie War Hymn" by the Fighting Texas Aggie Band

"I'm Good" by The Mowgli's

"I Lived" by One Republic

"Up!" by Shania Twain

"Move Along" by The All-American Rejects

8. For when you need your Jesus jams for a quite time...

"The Space Between Us" by Shawn McDonald

"Give Me Faith" by For All Seasons

"Stay & Wait (Acoustic)" by Hillsong United

"Always Good" by Nic & Racheal Billman

"Desert Song" by Shane and Shane

9. For when you should really grab a box of tissues, old photo albums and ice-cream...

"My Old Man" by Zac Brown Band

"The Boys of Fall" by Kenny Chesney

"Make You Feel My Love" by Adele

"Happier" by Ed Sheeran

"Collide" by Howie Day


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