I am finally getting back into a regular fitness routine. I've made a playlist for when I'm out jogging, but it needs some more songs. What do y'all rock out to when working out? Any awesome, upbeat tunes you could suggest?
Here's what I've been jamming thusfar:
Genius of Love/Tom Tom Club
Tighten Up/ Archie Bell & The Drells
Born to Run/ The Boss
Cannibal/ Fan Death
Heads Will Roll (A-Track Remix)/ Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Move Your Feet/ Junior Senior
Dance in the Dark/ Lady Gaga (deal with it :P)
Tits on the Radio/ Scissor Sisters
Age of Consent/ New Order
Time to Prentend/ MGMT
Too Young/ Pheonix
One Big Holiday/ MMJ
Strange Times/ The Black Keys
There are more, but I don't have my iPod with me. Full albums off the top of my head:
Beck: Odelay, Midnight Vultures, Guero, The Information, Modern Guilt
TV On The Radio: Return To Cookie Mountain
Also, I'll just pick a song with a good tempo and then let Genius take over...
I don't mix up tunes, but albums that really work for me when on the treadmill (which I use after weight-training) are often Marquee Moon by Television, Fun House by The Stooges, Sonic Youth's Sonic Nurse, anything by James Brown, Funkadelic and Parliament and you can't go wrong with MGMT's Oracular Spectacular and the Beta Band's 3 EPs and/or Beta Band's Hot Shots II.
For a long run or ride, I love jazz, Dead, Allman and for something hypnotic (which hides the pain) such as Junior Kimbrough or some early Black Keys.
For pumping you up for some heavy excertion, Tool is perfect. Sometimes when I'm doing weight-training and don't want to get bored, I listen to Tom Waits.
Jaimoe's got it right.
When I am riding a bike or running it's usually all Dead, Allmans, Crowes, Blind Melon, MMJ... and sometimes put it on shuffle through all the classic rock I've got.
When I'm doing weight training, it's generally Motorhead, Slayer, Megadeth, Tool... much heavier bands. Today as a matter of fact I did a little Kyuss/The Sword playlist shuffle (to get me primed for their concert too!)
Good choices Meg. Throw in The Whigs, Sugar (or anything Bob Mould), Kasabian, Massive Attack, Holy Fuck, Sleigh Bells,
Thanks for the suggestions! I am looking forward to expanding my "ass to asphault" playlist!
:)
Quote from: megalicious on Jun 21, 2011, 09:38 AM
Thanks for the suggestions! I am looking forward to expanding my "ass to asphault" playlist!
:)
Mates of State: "Re-arrange Us" has some choice upbeat songs that I love to run to.
Kings of Leon "Because of the Times" is my go-to usually
Pearl Jam - VS.
More times than not, I don't bring my mp3 player with me to the gym and thus have to endure Virgin Radio on the sound-system. As bad as this seems, there's nothing that pumps you up more than horrible music by the likes of Ke$ha, Pink and Britney. I also tend to finish my workout much quicker when the tunes are bad.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jun 22, 2011, 07:36 AM
More times than not, I don't bring my mp3 player with me to the gym and thus have to endure Virgin Radio on the sound-system. As bad as this seems, there's nothing that pumps you up more than horrible music by the likes of Ke$ha, Pink and Britney. I also tend to finish my workout much quicker when the tunes are bad.
Just pretend Ke$ha is chasing you and singing at you. I'd run from her skanky self and "singing.
Quote from: mjk73 on Jun 22, 2011, 07:57 AM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jun 22, 2011, 07:36 AM
More times than not, I don't bring my mp3 player with me to the gym and thus have to endure Virgin Radio on the sound-system. As bad as this seems, there's nothing that pumps you up more than horrible music by the likes of Ke$ha, Pink and Britney. I also tend to finish my workout much quicker when the tunes are bad.
Just pretend Ke$ha is chasing you and singing at you. I'd run from her skanky self and "singing.
I did that last night, but it was playing hockey. I haven't skated that well in 15 years (and I scored one goal and added 3 assists!).
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jun 22, 2011, 08:23 AM
Quote from: mjk73 on Jun 22, 2011, 07:57 AM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jun 22, 2011, 07:36 AM
More times than not, I don't bring my mp3 player with me to the gym and thus have to endure Virgin Radio on the sound-system. As bad as this seems, there's nothing that pumps you up more than horrible music by the likes of Ke$ha, Pink and Britney. I also tend to finish my workout much quicker when the tunes are bad.
Just pretend Ke$ha is chasing you and singing at you. I'd run from her skanky self and "singing.
I did that last night, but it was playing hockey. I haven't skated that well in 15 years (and I scored one goal and added 3 assists!).
I would have gone all Happy Gilmore and board checked the hell out of people.
Quote from: mjk73 on Jun 22, 2011, 12:37 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jun 22, 2011, 08:23 AM
Quote from: mjk73 on Jun 22, 2011, 07:57 AM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jun 22, 2011, 07:36 AM
More times than not, I don't bring my mp3 player with me to the gym and thus have to endure Virgin Radio on the sound-system. As bad as this seems, there's nothing that pumps you up more than horrible music by the likes of Ke$ha, Pink and Britney. I also tend to finish my workout much quicker when the tunes are bad.
Just pretend Ke$ha is chasing you and singing at you. I'd run from her skanky self and "singing.
I did that last night, but it was playing hockey. I haven't skated that well in 15 years (and I scored one goal and added 3 assists!).
I would have gone all Happy Gilmore and board checked the hell out of people.
There's no hitting in beer and/or house leagues. I used to be a pretty darn good bodychecker. Now, I have to rely on skating slower with questionable timing.
RATM, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Yo La Tengo, Chemical Brothers, Ministry
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jun 22, 2011, 12:48 PMThere's no hitting in beer and/or house leagues. I used to be a pretty darn good bodychecker. Now, I have to rely on skating slower with questionable timing.
That could be a metaphor for life...
Meg, this song or really anything from The Go! Team.
The Go! Team - Huddle Formation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsDJKyi3qU0#)
this worked decent:
Phish | 12.02.09 | Run Like an Antelope | Madison Square Garden - New York, NY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6A-cJr4Kpw#ws)
then this came on and it freaked me out.
björk - it's oh so quiet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHuRvfOClEE#ws)
I dunno if you will dig this because your playlist is pretty catchy and anthemic, but this album really helps me get into a "runner's trance" type thing where I am just lost in the groove and feel like I can go forever:
Chemical Brothers - Further
K+D+B - The Chemical Brothers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIDiCYPK4Y0#)
I'm not much of a trance/electro(nica)/house/whateveryoucallit guy but this shit pumps me up for some yogging!!
Quote from: buster douglas on Jul 01, 2011, 10:34 AM
I dunno if you will dig this because your playlist is pretty catchy and anthemic, but this album really helps me get into a "runner's trance" type thing where I am just lost in the groove and feel like I can go forever:
Chemical Brothers - Further
K+D+B - The Chemical Brothers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIDiCYPK4Y0#)
I'm not much of a trance/electro(nica)/house/whateveryoucallit guy but this shit pumps me up for some yogging!!
this is the one I am on to (loving the video is a plus)
The Chemical Brothers - Setting Sun (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5NX1FC-7-w#ws)
can't misses for me
Drive-by Truckers
Kasabian
Eminem
The Roots
Taylor Swift (yes--there it is)
Chemical Brothers
DJ Shadow
Stephen Malkmus
Charlatans
Black Crowes
Jay Z
Blur
lately
Girl Talk
White Denim
Southeast Engine
J Roddy
I have about 8 diff workout mixes. Some songs that can keep me movin:
mr November / the national
Can't stand me now / the libertines
Victory/ biggie
Larry/buffalo Tom
Like eating glass/block party
In a big country/big country
Leash called love/sugar cubes
Lost ones/lauryn hill
Spectacular views / rilo kiley
Love is noise/the verve
Shimmer/fuel
Change/Jon Waite
Gentlemen/afghan Whigs
Panic switch/silversun pickups
Anything, anything / dramarama
Medicine/grace potter
The wagon/ dinosaur jr
It's like that / run dmc
Jam on it / newcleus
crackity jones /pixies
Bullets/editors
OBH
All fired up/pat benatar
Silk pyjamas/ Thomas Dolby
Wolves/Josh Ritter
Rearview mirror/pearl jam
The rat/ the walkmen
Geek/Betty serveert
Heal it up/concrete blonde
Don't break the needle/j roddy
Empire state of mind/jay z
He war / cat power
Freedom park/marah
Sexual healing/ soul asylum
Long legs/the magic numbers
I could go on.......but these are a few. Always in search of something to keep me going :) :)
Oh and one more:
The Sporting life/decemberists
Quote from: tdb810 on Jul 01, 2011, 12:03 PM
I have about 8 diff workout mixes. Some songs that can keep me movin:
Can't stand me now / the libertines
In a big country/big country
Gentlemen/afghan Whigs
The rat/ the walkmen
Don't break the needle/j roddy
i love these!! they've all been on my mixes at one point or another..
New song by Taking Back Sunday - El Paso
311- Down
Deftones - Korea
The Avett Brothers - Slight Figure of Speech
Ram Jam - Black Betty
Silversun Pickups - Panic Switch
My Chemical Romance - Honey, This Mirror isnt Big Enough for the Both of Us
Slipknot - Before I Forget
and yes Ke$sha - Blah, Blah..I'm sorry great workout song.
On my Ipod as we speak this morning during my workout.
Quote from: tdb810 on Jul 01, 2011, 12:03 PM
I have about 8 diff workout mixes. Some songs that can keep me movin:
mr November / the national
Rearview mirror/pearl jam
The rat/ the walkmen
I could go on.......but these are a few. Always in search of something to keep me going :) :)
Never considered these as workout songs, but I think they're a MUST. Thanks tdb!!! ;)
Those are great Trish, esp Mr November.
These should be on every running mix. The Whigs Production City and Like A Vibration.
Yea mr November is one of those songs!! Sometimes I even repeat it, cause I'm just a rebel like that. ;D
Quote from: tdb810 on Jul 02, 2011, 05:01 PM
Yea mr November is one of those songs!! Sometimes I even repeat it, cause I'm just a rebel like that. ;D
Well he won't fuck you over...
Quote from: mjk73 on Jul 02, 2011, 07:16 PM
Quote from: tdb810 on Jul 02, 2011, 05:01 PM
Yea mr November is one of those songs!! Sometimes I even repeat it, cause I'm just a rebel like that. ;D
Well he won't fuck you over...
Love that bit.
oh and this:
7/4 shoreline - Broken Social Scene
2 current favs:
Sebastian Tellier - La Ritournelle (The Cinematic Orchestra LateNightTales) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0X7t2yJk40#ws)
Mogwai: New Paths To Helicon part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnDqalVWeSk#)
Me I just load the entire Motorhead, Clutch, Kyuss and Tool discographies on the ipod and just hit shuffle and I'm good to go.
Quote from: tdb810 on Jul 19, 2011, 07:35 PM
oh and this:
7/4 shoreline - Broken Social Scene
I have listened to the tune while working out and it's a good one. I can't say that I'm a big fan of BSS (I've tried), but when they bring it, they can rock with the best of 'em.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Aug 08, 2011, 04:05 PM
Quote from: tdb810 on Jul 19, 2011, 07:35 PM
oh and this:
7/4 shoreline - Broken Social Scene
I have listened to the tune while working out and it's a good one. I can't say that I'm a big fan of BSS (I've tried), but when they bring it, they can rock with the best of 'em.
ditto that....
another addition:
medicine -- GPN
I'll have to post my marathon play list. It's in a constant state of evolution. Interesting mix of alt country, rock, metal, Bob Mould, electronic, and trip hop. Yes I called Bob out as a genre amongst himself. He's just that good.
Here is my marathon playlist. Everything is in specific places to help when I know I'm gonna tire or specific places in Chicago. Dondonte, OBH, and Mags is located around the time I should cross the finish.
Bittersweet Symphony – The Verve
New Day Rising – Husker Du
Sniper At the Gates of Heaven- Black Angels
The View From The Afternoon-Arctic Monkeys
Smack My Bitch Up- Prodigy
Give 'Em A Big Fat Lip-The Whigs
Goin' Against Your Mind-Built To Spill
Station Approach-Elbow
LSF-Kasabian
Dance Commander-Electric Six
Surprise! Your Dead-Faith No More
The Act We Act-Sugar
Screwdriver-White Stripes
A Good Idea-Sugar
The Other Shoe-Fucked Up
The Slim-Sugar
Huddle Formation-The Go! Team
Like A Vibration-The Whigs
Black Grease-The Black Angels
Club Foot-Kasabian
I Hate Alternative Radio-Bob Mould
Six Barrel Shotgun-BRMC
Korg Rhythm Afro-Holy Fuck
Infinity Guitars-Sleigh Bells
March of The Pigs-NIN
Terms of Psychic Warfare-Husker Du
Archives of Pain-Manic Street Preachers
Super Inuit-Holy Fuck
Whatever Happened to My R&R-BRMC
Big 3 Killed My Baby-White Stripes
Outshined-Soundgarden
Production City-The Whigs
Reason Is Treason-Kasabian
Bottle Rocket-The Go! Team
Queen Of Hearts-Fucked Up
Woodpecker from Mars-Faith No More
Fasten Your Seatbelt-Pendulum
Black Math-White Stripes
Right Hand On My Heard-The Whigs
Brainstorm-Arctic Monkeys
Astro-White Stripes
PCP-Manic Street Preachers
If Ever I Stray-Frank Turner
Symphony of Tourette-Manic Street Preachers
Daybreak-Stone Roses
Mausoleum-Manic Street Preachers
Forgotten Thoughts-Laurent Garnier
Frenchy's-Holy Fuck
Lay Low-My Morning Jacket
Unsung-Helmet
On Foot Before The Other-Frank Turner
No More Love-God Lives Underwater
Run Thru-My Morning Jacket
Better-Helmet
Primal Concrete Sledge-Pantera
Dondonte-My Morning Jacket
OBH-My Morning Jacket
Mahgeetah-My Morning Jacket
Domination-Pantera
Jesus Christ Pose-Soundgarden
Hundred/Million-The Whigs
Seasons In The Abyss-Slayer
Angel-Massive Attack
Sweet Serene-Bob Mould
Riot Rhythm-Sleigh Bells